Billy and Alice were engaged in an intense kissing session that sted for 25 minutes, but their bodies were enamored with each other, drawn by a hesitant image of hormones and chemical attra.

  -We have to go have dinner with my father, but the rest of the weekend is ours, - said Billy.

  -Yes, no problem, - said Alice, hypnotized by the kisses, fetting the rivalry between her and Cudia. A previous friendship had turned into a rivalry because Cudia sidered it a betrayal when Alided up dating her ex-boyfriend. In Alice's view, Cudia is immature, and her stant and incessant threat to sleep with Billy sends shivers down Alice's spine.

  At a nice restaurant near her father's w firm, there was Billy Carson in the parking lot, adjusting his attire and wiping his lips from Alice's lipstick. Of course, the girl was fixing her dress and anizing her makeup.

  -Hahahahahaha, - Alice couldn't help but ugh at seeing Billy so disheveled. The rebellious appearance suited him very well.

  -What? - the boy replied.

  -Nothing, darling. We have to get ready. It's getting te, and your father must be furious, - said Alice, getting out of the car, her gmour evident, cealed by her childlike appearance.

  -Don't worry; we're right on time. The appoi is in ten minutes, - said Billy, adjusting his navy blue tie, a shiny touch that highlighted his blonde hair.

  They walked to the restaurant slowly, enveloped in that heartwarming spark of romanervous ughter filled the air, worth every moment of calm whewo could just enjoy each other's pany.

  The table reserved by Thomas Carson was empty; there was no trace of his father or any of the Branovien. It was 7:00 pm, and the restaurant was empty. Very few people apahe elegaing, plemented by ambient music. Round tables were arranged in rows, each table with a terpiece mp, catering to two, four, and six people.

  -Good evening, sir. For today, we have a special meuring a favorite soup sele, with five special soup fvors followed by a main course. If you'd like, you take a look and call me, - said the young waiter, only a few years older than Billy.

  -We'll have a seafood appetizer for me and the dy, with a little cream for the dy and no peppers. We're waiting for other people, - said Billy, closing the menu.

  -I thought your father had arrived, - said Alice.

  -Well, since Ivanova is here, she doesn't usually arrive very early. They always mao turn time against them, and they may be half an hour te. But enough of that. How's the uy treating you? - Billy asked.

  -Same as always. There's this teacher I hate, who supervises the practical internships at the hospital. But in June of this year, I'll finish and move on to a new department. I hope it's better thahers, - said Alice.

  -What you do? - said Billy.

  -Mmmm... e depends on my registration. I've already pleted the procedures for my year, fog orics as an emphasis in my medical career - said Alice, excited to be part of the pediatrics department.

  -I'll be participating in a new audition, but it's something you know. I few months, I've gained some visibility. I hope to shoot my seovie by August, and well, I think o's done, we go on vacation somewhere—Spain, France, Hawaii, I have no idea, just you and me, - said Billy.

  -I'd love for you to take me, - said Alice.

  In a brief moment, the seafood arrived, served in two por cups.

  -I've pnned something iing for both of us. When the preparations are ready, I'll let you know, - said Billy.

  The seafood cups came with a red, spicy saud a touch of cream. The seafood was arranged in the middle of the cup, coated with the seafood cream. His father used to e often and reehe seafood as an appetizer.

  In his mind, Billy thought about Spain and the st time he visited the pce—a good destination tet about the world for a while.

  Thomas Carson arrived behind two troublesome women. Although one was youhe slightly pregnant state of the elder was noticeable. The high heels were now repced by shorter heels, more like sandals.

  -Sorry for the dey, son. I had some inveniences, - said Thomas, shaking his son's hand and greeting Alice.

  -Billy, again. Every day you beore handsome. Are you taller? - The height was obvious; Billy had reached 6.1 ft (184 cm).

  -I haven't measured retly, -- said Billy dryly. Thomas raised his eyebrow as a reproach. -- Good evening, Livy. Please, have a seat, - the boy said, extending his hand to help his father's future wife.

  Everyoled at the table in a woven silehere were no versations. Billy trated on Alice, and his father did the same with Ivanova. Cudia felt like ara wheel. Faced with the obvious behavior of her panions, she could only py with a napkin and stretch the tablecloth, distrag herself from her own world.

  -You should visit the pizzeria. Your friend Raimon usually buys two boxes of pizza from time to time, but I think you haven't been able to try it, -said Thomas.

  -I'll check out the pizzeria, Father - said Billy, nodding.

  -How about the burger joints? - Thomas repeated.

  -I'll check those out too, - said Billy.

  Initially, the burger joint made very little money, and the profits were minimal, only helping with the maintenance of the franchise. After a few years, the burger franchise began to gain some popurity, and the eic growth, along with profits, improved signifitly. There were more earnings, some offers for food festivals, and reition from panies, and brands looking to establish loiionships.

  Between the lihomas was not just inviting him to visit his businesses but also to his office to discuss the course of the panies and new business ideas for the ing years.

  -Don't worry, Father. I'll sort things out tomorrow, and on Sunday, before my departure, we'll talk about the important matters that both of us, - said Billy.

  Thomas nodded, while Livy squeezed his hand uhe table as a sign of support and strength. After all, even if he didn't express it directly, Thomas was not happy with the situation.

  The restaurant began to fill up, and the music of two violins lightehe atmosphere, making it more fortable as the Carson table progressed. The food was delicious, with utensils and a few details ing and going. Cudia and Alice exged some disapproving looks from time to time, which Billy ignored, and Thomas just shook his head.

  -Tell me, Billy, will you be shooting a seovie in August? - Ivanova asked.

  -That's the pn. I still o secure the role, - said Billy.

  -When is your movie premiering? - Cudia asked.

  -At the end of June, - said Billy.

  -We'll be there, son, - said Thomas.

  -Thank you, although you should go to see The Lion King over Stargate, - said Billy.

  -The Lion King? - Livy questioned.

  -Billy did the voice ag for the protagonist. He's part of the main cast, and it will be an animated produ released in early June, -- said Thomas. -- I heard they're having a sing a week before for the industry and critics. -

  -It seems so, - said Billy.

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