Driving back to the mansion, Edde instead drove into a classic restaurant, making Elizabeth smile widely, already salivating.

"God knows how famished I am right now," Elizabeth mumbled and made to open the door.

"Not to worry…" Edde said as a waiter was sighted with two bags filled walking towards their car; Edde whined down the glass and took his orders as he handed some dollar notes to the waiter and drove into the main road.

***

Elizabeth sang along to the song on the stereo system as she looked out to the window, watching the steady passing houses; Edde constantly stole glances at her and would shake his head,...