In The Midst Of Family

Castello was standing over the electric cooker, vehemently stirring foodstuff in a large frying pan while engaging in a seemingly interesting gist with Maxine, who was dutifully cutting vegetables.

Hollis led me to the dining table beside the kitchen counter where scented candles and a table set for four waited for us.

“Wait,” I said, adjusting onto the seat Hollis pulled out for me. “Where were all of you, before now? I didn’t see any of you when I entered the living room earlier.” I queried.

“In one of the rooms downstairs,” Hollis replied, taking his seat at the head of the table.

“Where’s Alessia?”

“In her quarters. I’m at your service if you need anything.” He gave me a wink. Yes, he did. I saw it.

Maxine and Castello soon approached the dining table with big bowls of fajitas, noodles, vegetables, plenty of meat and cupcakes! I smiled when I saw it and I had no doubt Hollis noticed my happiness as well.

The meal wa