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“Chase, Olivia, this is Miranda,” Justin announces

“Hi,” she says, still looking a little groggy

“Hungry?” Justin asks her She gives an enthusiastic nod

Making our way over to the restaurant side, we’re sat quickly “Very quiet here,” Ithe nearly-empty restaurant

“This is a very exclusive resort,” Chase answers as he pulls my chair out for me

“Yeah, and very expensive Normal people couldn’t afford this place,” Justin interjects

We’re sitting around a large round table, yet Chase sits close, almost on top of me Stealthy waiters come by with menus Someone should put a box of Tic-tac’s in their pocket

The waiters reappear and wait for us to finish perusing the menu Justin motions for Miranda to order

“I’ll have the snapper, please” The waiter nods, then looks at me

“I’ll have the swordfish, please”

Justin orders the beef tenderloin, and Chase goes for the osso bucco He also orders an appetizer of mozzarella and tomatoes

“Do you want a glass of wine?” Chase whispers in my ear I shake my head

“No, this tropical thing is fine” Chase chuckles at my remark and looks back at the patient waiter “That will be all, thank you” The waiters head toward the back of the restaurant

“Tropical thing?”

“It’s all different colors with every fruit possible sticking out of it, but no one toldamused, he closes his eyes and shakes his head