WHEN I got downstairs, Paolo was sitting on the dining table with my family. I was surprised as my mom said “Hey, honey. Come take a seat. Your friend is joining us for lunch too.” I looked at Paolo and he smiled. He looked pleased that somehow, my family had welcomed him. I was surprised to see him and my dad chatting as well. Somehow, he seems to have gotten to my dad’s good side. Joseph has been trying but my dad doesn’t seem to like him. When he told him to leave the house earlier, that was actually the first time that he had. I sat next to Paolo because that was the only available seat left. My mom told me to pass on the food to Paolo. She made pork adobo and chop suey. When Paolo tasted it, he complimented my mom for how delicious it tasted. It did taste good since my mom is a real

