After helping ourselves to the food put out on the table, my father starts a conversation. "So, I hear Diego's dog has taken a liking to you, Ri?" my father asks in a tone of amusement.
I let out a scoff as I move the food around on my plate. Mashed potatoes, steak, and green beans - all foods I don't like. However, they're all my father's and brother's favorites. I guess this is what happens when you opt out of eating with your family for a week; they stop making foods you like. "I guess..."
"I think he has a crush on her," Diego speaks and everyone at the table looks a bit surprised. I'm guessing he's never been vocal at the last few dinners.
"Shut up," I mumble in response as I eat a green bean. I don't have much of an appetite; all I want to do is finish my schoolwork. I only have f
