“We are having lamb. Lamb is traditional in England, but our chief at home spices it up,â€? Ashton says.

“Cool,â€? Amber says, still mesmerized by Ashton.

We talk, well, Amber and Ashton and talk. Edwin and I just put words in when needed. I become bored and start to think about Chris. What a real date with him be like. It certainly wouldn’t be this uncomfortable and boring. My thoughts are interrupted by salad. The salad is delicious, even though it was just a salad. I don’t eat much of it, waiting for the main course.

“The salad is good,â€? I complement.

“Yes, never gets old,â€? Edwin says

Once again I become bored. Well, this date isn’t turning out
as well as I thought it would. What is going wrong? Maybe I should include myself in the conversation.

“So, what is the stuff you guys usually do at home?â€? I smile at my awesome question.

“I was always out with my friends. Edwin was at the books.â€? Ashton answers and nudges Edwin.

Edwin smiles nervously.