Chapter 21

Drake

We follow her to the kitchen. We enter through the door that leads to the garden and the yard. The same door I used a few days ago. A pleasant feeling of intimacy overwhelms me that manages to drive away some of my anxiety.

She puts us in order and gives us a medium-sized platter and not too heavy with a large serving spoon inside.

The delicious smell of the plate inserts my nose and reminds me of my hunger. My platter contains some kind of grilled sausage with various chopped vegetables.

I felt my saliva running, and I felt a great desire to take a piece and eat it. With a glance at the other boys, I saw in everyone's eyes the same unbridled desire.

"After the end of the serving, there will be food for everyone," my mother informs us, and a smile spreads on our lips. She has probably noticed our own hunger. "Now, I want you to restrain yourself and focus on our purpose."

"Yes, ma'am," we said like a voic