Kate's POV

"Darwis? Oh, you guys are having dinner," I said, surprising both of them. They seemed very surprised and couldn't speak when they saw me coming.

"Can we join you? It looks like there are no empty tables anymore," said Erlan, asking for permission to join. I looked at him surprised because this was not what I wanted.

"Of course, please sit down," said Darwis awkwardly. Meanwhile, Erlan casually pulled out a chair next to Darwis and told me to sit down. Having no choice, I sat down and Erlan sat beside me.

After ordering Erlan and I, the four of us fell into an awkward silence. Until Erlan...