The moment Eli and Astrid stepped into the Japanese Kaizen Restaurant; she knew she'd be drilled when her eyes spotted Derek amongst them. His stern demeanour meant business, causing Astrid to hold Eli's hand, and motioned him to look at Derek.
`You do the talking, I will be the sidekick', Eli whispered nervously.
`The fuck you will', Astrid whispered growled at him.
`I've ordered a meal for both of you. Vegetarian for Astrid and Salmon Teppanyaki meal seat for Eli', Hadwin smiled softly at Astrid, sitting up from his futon, hugging them both, he lingered slightly longer with Astrid, pecking her cheek, catching her off guard.