“Ah, Jeffery!â€? Edwin says, taking Amber and me by surprise. “So nice of you to come here for this.â€?

“Of course sir.â€? Jeffery responds.

“Jeffery is Edwin’s butler at home.â€? Ashton explains. “He came over to show the cooks our favorite dish. And, well, to butler us.â€?

“Hello Jeffery.â€? Amber and I say simultaneously.

Jeffery nods in our directions, “Hello Ma’am.â€? He says to each of us. “What we discussed then, Sir?â€? He asks turning back towards Edwin.

“That’ll be splendid!â€? Edwin says, clapping his hands together.

Jeffery nods and then heads off towards the kitchen.

“That’s so cool you have a butler!â€? I say childishly.

“I guess. I forget most people don’t.â€? Edwin says, shrugging.

“Same.â€? Ashton agrees, slinging an arm around Amber’s shoulders. Inconspicuously, he nods toward Edwin. Edwin then wraps an arm of his around my shoulders, totally taking me by surprise.

“So, what are we having?â€? I ask, ignoring the uncomfortable feeling that is in my stomach from Edwin’s touch.