I watched and listened as Jared and Jenny kept talking, they talked about a lot of things... mostly about business before leaving the stage to join us in the table.
All the things they had said, those that were acquainted with business jotted down some in the papers laying close to them while others input their flash drives into the computers in front of them to collect the data of their analysis.
Surprisingly, Frank did nothing. He said he didn't need to do anything as nothing was more precious than paying attention, and the fact that he had a whole document in his possession explaining everything about what the two siblings were explaining.
Just as they settled in the table, they ordered a feast and without wasting time some servants were summoned by the securities. They came and began serving us food, but not without taking the gadgets and papers in front of us first. They were very kind and respectful.
When we were done being served, Jenny handpicked someone amongst the businessmen to give us a opening prayer. I never actually thought they would do that, nevertheless the person was given a round of applause the moment he stood to his feet. Thus, he cleared his throat and said his prayer. A loud "AMEN" was heard after the prayer and everyone began to eat
Frank was hesitant though, and when I silently asked why he told me it was because he had eaten a lot before coming. "Well then, eat small now... will you?" I said as I began filling my bowl with beef and vegetable soup. It was one of the things that entered my mind the moment we were served, because it looked delicious.
I used to eat soup but not pure beef soup, and when I tasted this one it was so yummy. More than the soups I had tasted before. The beef was probably a roasted one, it was then chopped into pieces and cooked together with the vegetables. What a brilliant cook, I would try that at home some time.
While eating the soup, Frank asked if I really liked it. "Of course, yes!" I managed to respond with my mouth so full. I didn't even know if he heard me well, but I am sure he knew what I meant the fact that I nodded my head as well while responding.
"Wow," he smiled sipping a glass of wine, "I never imagined you would like it. I mean, vegetable soup alone? I would be glad if I mix that with something, perhaps rice" he said.
I knew why he said that, it might sound odd to him because he had never tasted it before. "Maybe you should... give it a try, have some" I extended the bowl to him but he rejected it.
"Na, na... Laura, I don't want to have a running stomach soon. You should also becareful with that" he warned. He was really funny, why would beef vegetable soup make anyone purge? Well, perhaps people will fragile intestines.
"Okay," I continued eating until I was done with it. Then I began eating some fruits, after which I poured some yoghurt like beverage into a glass cup and began drinking gently. "It tastes like strawberry" I commented.
"Maybe that's because the fruit was used in manufacturing it, can't you see strawberry drawn on the container?" he brought my attention to it, I couldn't believe I didn't even notice it. "See?" he continued, "And don't forget to check things out before trying them, some can just make you purge in the end"
"Purge?" Someone chimed into the conversation after hearing the word, "Nobody is purging," The person responded in what seemed like a whisper. It was the man sitting right next to Frank. "You will only purge when you take so much more than you stomach can take here, otherwise you are going to be fine"
"Yes, I mean... alright" Frank ended the conversation and then whispered into my ears, "He said if you keep eating, you are going to purge"
"Come on, Frank, I heard what he said cleared" I giggled. "He said unless you take too much of this, nothing is going to happen to you" I reminded him. Just then Jared stood and headed to one side of the room, he then gestured to Frank to come over and meet him where he was.
"I am coming, the big man is calling" he said and he withdrew from his seat.
"It's okay" I said. Thus he warned me to be very careful with my stomach. "I will" I crooked a smile and watched him as he left.
Just as he left, my phone began ringing. I thought it was Shirley but when I checked the caller I.D I found out it was Aunt Vicky. I looked around, searching for a private place, or at least a washroom to take the call but couldn't find any. Hence I went to one of the guards and talked to him. I told him I needed to go to the washroom.
"It's right here Madam, follow me" he said and gently began leading the way. "Here it is, Madam" he uttered the moment we arrived at the washroom.
"Thank you" I beamed at him and then walked straight into the washroom. Unfortunately, the call had ended. However, just as I was about dialing her contact her call bounced in. "Hello, aunt" I said the moment I picked the call.
"Hi, Laura. Sorry, I hope I am not disturbing you" she said.
"No... you are not" I lied, "But is everything okay?" I asked out of curiosity.
"Nothing is okay, Downey has just confessed that Reade sent him to the store. And now, the police are searching for him. But despite the confession, Jessica still didn't want to admit to sharing any information with Reade. I don't know how to convince her to repent, and if she doesn't then she will be going to jail with them" Aunt Vicky explained with fear constraining her, I could tell it by the sound of her voice.
