27 The mood

Sara wasn't in mood for his drama his games. She wanted a peaceful night rest without him getting in way. She didn't owe him any explanation as to where she had been. If he'd cared so much, where weren't the cops there? "Where is Rose?"“ she asked clearing her throat and avoiding his face. She walked up to the dining table and eyed the plate of food.

"Sit down and have dinner with me." Adrain ordered, his voice low and yet made her stomach tingle or perhaps it was the mention of food.

Sara remembered her mother's teaching on food and how they should be treated. She couldn't stand Adrain yes, but she couldn't disrespect food by not eating it. It would only spoil if she left it.

Besides, Sara thought as she took the chair opposite him, she was hungry. Doughnuts and sausages were delicious but they were not filling.

Sara remembered their first meeting at the church as she took her seat and she avoided his eyes. She thought of his ex and wondered what the woman must think.

Adrain noticed