"Thanks" Paige said to the waiter that brought her coffee.

"Do you want more sugar or..."

"No, it's okay. I love it plain black" she replied. The waiter bowed and walked away with the tray. Paige's eyes swept the whole canteen, seeing the way everyone glared at her.

"Are you worried that they might kill you one day for spending time with me?" Nate asked her. She lowered her gaze and smiled.

"You should sometimes try to eat with your employees" she sipped from the cup.

"They are boring" he said.

"Um... I won't be coming on Wednesday. I have somewhere to be"

"It's fine. You can go wherever you...