VELICIA The server had come and we placed our orders. After a while, she returned with our orders. I sighed quietly to myself. "Hey Amethyst, do you think this awkward situation will ever end?" In my mind, Amethyst let out a frustrated hiss. "Why do you care? Just eat your food and get through this date. Then you can go back to the house." Hearing her speak about returning to the mansion ruined my mood once more. The thought of going back to that cold, empty house, and facing threats, didn't make me feel any better. I anxiously ran my hands through my hair and looked across the table to see Cole and Cray staring at each other, their eyes filled with hostility. Only Carl seemed calm on the outside, but I knew he was probably upset on the inside too. "Can I know your plans in life,

