Branch One Hundred and Seventy Nine

Xavier stood on the porch outside as he watched a man dressed in a black suit come out of a white convertible. He bowed to him and walked towards another car that was waiting for him.

"Who is there?" Jessica asked as she pushed her way out and to where Xavier was standing.

"No one," he said coming down and towards the parked car. He went to the passenger side and opened the door. "Let's go," he said gesturing to her to get in.

"I have to get my things," Jessica said rushing back in. If she was going to leave this comfort then she needed a few things. She put all she needed into the bag and went out.

"Where are we going?" she asked as she entered. Xavier did not answer instead he closed the door gently and jogged to the driver's seat.

He entered and put on his seatbelt. "Your belt," he said when he saw Jessica make no move to put on hers.

"Where are we going?" she asked again.

"I told you already. Aurora Haven is the perfect place to try out new meals and not worry about a thing