Chapter 6

Me and Theodore walk back to the party. "Where have you been? We've been looking for you everywhere?" dad asks, a little anxiously. "She was with me dad." my brother replies. "Alright, dinner is ready. C'mon." I'm led towards the dining area. I sit in between my dad and Camereon. Phoebe sits betwee my dad and Ava. Theodore is next to Camereon. Mom is sitting next to Ava and Aunt kate.

Dinner is served. It looks delicious. There's beef wellington , chicken alfredo, butter garlic prawns, chicken lasagna and some garlic bread. I opt for a bit of everything. Me and Camereon or "Cam" are talking about books. Turns out he's a reader as well. Our tastes are very similar. We both like sci-fi. " I love Percy Jackson series but I hate the fact that they ruined the movies", he says as he stuffs his mouth with a prawn. "Yeah I know right ! I don't understand why do they have to change the story line. I mean it's perfect just the way it is. I mean look at the hunger games. Now that's an amazing series. Both books and movies are awesome." I hate it when the movie doesn't live upto the book's storyline.
Throughout the dinner, my dad keeps my plate full by serving me more food. We're served a glass of champaign, even the teenagers. I know what it tastes like since I've tasted it with my dad back home . Suddenly my mom stands, "I'd like to make a toast to my daughter, Annabeth. Finally we'll be able to love you and spoil you with our affection. I hope that soon you love us all like a family .". Everyone raises their glasses and takes a drink.

I ask dad about his companies , especially his publishing houses. He tells me about some of his projects and the types of novels they publish. He's funny and really charming. Phoebe and Ava are quitely whispering to each other. I catch Ava glaring at me. Woah there. What did I do? That was odd. Anyways I let it go.

We're served a chocolate mousse for dessert. It is out of the world. Soon after dinner all the guests start leaving. After the last guests leave, my dad asks "Did you have a good time today?". "Yeah everyone was really nice." I don't mention Ava's odd behaviour. "I'm glad you had fun." mom joins us. "Alright then, off to bed."

Just as I'm walking towards my bedroom, I run into Phoebe. "Good night " I say to her but she ignores me. I don't know why but that really gets to me. "Hey do you have some problem with me or anything?" I confront her. She scowls . "You can't have everything of mine." And with that odd statement, she leaves me standing there, shocked. What is wrong with her? Why would I want anything of hers? Is she insecure because she's adopted? I'll have to talk to her about that and make her understand that we were a family. Exhausted, I walk back to my room , change quickly, and fall asleep.