Chap 8

8.

Arriving at the parking area behind the hospital building, the four of them stopped by the car.

"You and Nadia can sit in the back," Mario instructed. He preempted Clara, who wanted to sit in the front. Unwilling to have the girl sit next to Joe, he felt the need to assert his presence.

Although a bit frustrated sitting in the back with Nadia, Clara tried to savor the moment, stealing glances at Joe and saving his handsome face as much as possible. Maybe next month would be the next time she would see him.

The black car started moving at a moderate speed, cutting through the city streets.

"Let's grab a bite first," Joe suggested, trying to engage the attention of the three teenagers in his car.

"Yes, Om," Clara and Nadia responded. Mario chose to remain silent. He wanted to get out of Joe's car quickly, wanting to talk one-on-one with the man.

The four-wheeled vehicle pulled over at a parking area of a restaurant that featured steak as its main menu.

Joe, Clara, Mario, and Nadia wa