i have to go now

she knows my order by heart,
or at least sees
what I ordered the last
five times
on the screen
in front of her.
what, no summer rolls
tonight, she says.
no kung pao chicken?
no I tell her, i'm just
calling to say hello,
we haven't talked in quite
awhile.
how about this weather?
i'm very busy she says.
I can hear the clink
of plates and glasses
behind her.
her fingers clicking
on the keyboard.
can I take your order?
spare rib appetizer?
we have a special on combination
fried rice.
no, thank you,
nothing tonight, I tell
her.
maybe tomorrow, can
we talk then?
sure, she says.
but I have to go now.
I have another call.
when you call, you have
to order, okay?
sure, I tell her.
anything for you.