Suddenly Marie Charlz stopped eating, she looked at Olivia and me for a long time, thinking; as if she was reluctant to ask us something. I then decided to break this silence by speaking first.
-So M.C (I threw him)… What are you thinking?
-Bahhh… To both of you (she replied quietly)
-Yeah we noticed it (Olivia laughed, then she stopped laughing and took a serious look). But what are you thinking exactly?
-You can tell us anything you know? (I added)
- Okay (replied M.C), can I ask you a somewhat intrusive question?
- Of course yes (replied Olivia)
-Ok (say M.C)… so I'll start with you Olivia… What are your preferences between girls and boys?
-That's a very difficult question, I will say. (Olivia replied) But I think I like both… The boys are often great company but so are the girls… Anyway I have a great conversation with both parties.
-Conversation ? (Blurted out M.C in surprise)… Wait a minute, Olivia are you sure we're talking about the same thing?
- uh (Olivia answered hesitantly)… I don't know… What are you talking about?
- She wants to know if you prefer to have a boyfriend or a girlfriend. (I say to Olivia)
- Okay, I understand better (said Olivia)… In this case it's the boys that I prefer and that I would always prefer.
-Hum okay (replied M.C, then she threw me)… And you Luciana, you prefer…
- The boys (I answered without giving him time to finish his question) ... The boys and nothing but the boys forever.
-Oooookkkk I see (replied M.C)… Great ettttt if we returned?
- Wait (said Olivia), we're not going home without you also answering the question come on.
-Yeah she's right (I added)
-Okay if you insist (replied M.C) ... I'm the opposite of you two ... I ... prefer girls
Olivia and I were a little shocked by his answer, we spent about 2 minutes without saying a word, then Olivia broke the silence.
-Are you serious ? (Olivia said)… Because if it's a joke, it's anything but funny.
-Yeah I'm serious (replied calmly M.C)
- isn't that illegal? (I said)
- Not at all (replied M.C amused by my question)… We are in America, everything is legal… except crime of course.
- And Aunt Cassie know that? (Says Olivia)
-Yes she knows (replied M.C); she is still my mother.
-I could never tell my mother that (I say)
-Why this ? (Said M.C)
-Because it is not viewed very favorably with us (replied Olivia)
- Oh ok I see (said M.C embarrassed)
-Oooookkkk and if we go home now (said Olivia getting up)
-I think it's better (replied M.C, getting up in his turn)
- yeah because this evening turned into a nightmare (I added, getting up too)… Without wanting to offend you Marie Charlz
- Don't worry, it's okay (said Marie Charlz with an embarrassed smile)… I'm a bit used to it actually.
We paid the bill and headed home. Wow! What party! I would have expected anything but that.
When we got home, the others were already dining; we joined them after changing. Unlike the breakfast, everyone talked and told each other about their day. We had a nice but short end of the evening for Olivia and I because we had to go to bed early so as not to be late for class the next day.