Chapter 48: The Text Message

MAVIS

I was the first to arrive at the table. Soon after, Jessie joined me. His appearance was enough to convince me of how hungry he was. "Hi," He said, pulling out a seat.

"Hi, Jessie. Why do you look so hungry and worn out?"

While Jessie attempted to give me his reply, Isabel showed up in a red nightgown distracting us. Jessie and I watched her as she approached the dining table.

Why did she have to choose a red one? I thought before welcoming her to the table. "Hello, Mavis." She said but her eyes were on Jessie.

"Hi," I briefly said and she smiled but kept her gaze on Jessie.

"Hey, Jess. Are you okay?" She must have noticed the sadness on his face. Jessie nodded, "I am, just that, I'm famished. I didn't have enough in the afternoon because I lost my appetite."

"Why not start eating already?"

Jessie looked at me and shook his head, "We wait for everyone else to be present at the table."

As if on cue, Donald sauntered into the room, his movements slow and sleepy. Roland followed,