New relationships (1)

"Do not push your vegetables to the side, Alessandra." 

"Stop watching me eat," Alessandra palmed his head with her free hand and pushed it to face his own plate. It was uncomfortable to have someone watching you while you ate. "How much longer do you plan to torture me for letting your parents come inside?"

"Till we fall asleep. I told the two of you that inviting them in would be a bad idea but you and Alfred are so stubborn. Now you must deal with the consequences, "Edgar looked at Alfred as he said this. He was messing with Alessandra now but Alfred would soon have his turn.

"There is someone at the door. I will go check," Alfred excused himself.

"You cannot abandon me now, Alfred. The two of us must stay together," Alessandra stated as Alfred continued to leave her. "He abandoned me. Were you supposed to be having guests over or do you think it's your parents?"