MORTIFIED AND STUPIFIED 2

"Grandpa, Grandma, Mom, Dad." Ethan and Laine respectfully bowed to their parents and grandparents.

Their grandfather, Peter, raised his head up as he heard the greetings.

"Oho! Ethan you're here. How are you doing?" He looked up at Ethan, his eyes as cold as ever.

"I'm very fine, thank you sir." Ethan bowed once again.

"Oh goodness! why are you both so formal? It's a family gathering. Come let's go inside." His grandmother, Elizabeth rose and took Ethan by the arm.

Laine held Elizabeth by her other arm and helped her inside.

Ethan's parents, Elaine and Eric stood up too and helped Peter inside the house.

The cooks had nearly finished with the food preparation. Fruits had already been cut up in small pieces and was set on the table.

There was fruit juice and healthy snacks to munch on while they waited for the main food to be served.

Ethan stood up and peeled an apple for his grandmother and his sister before he took anything.