Chapter 4
calls that dinner is ready and Katniss pulls Peeta behind her to the table. sits at the head of the table with Prim to his left. at the opposite end of the table and Peeta to her left with Katniss next to him.
"So Peeta, are you financially stable?" asks.
"Yes, sir, I am. I own the entire Mellark Corporation. The Bakery chain. My father handed it down to me like his father did for him. I am the youngest of 3 boys and he said I had the passion and interest to lead the business well." Peeta explains hoping to impress .
"How long have you owned the business over your father?"
"About 3 months"
"So business is good? Profitable?"
"Yes, we are doing very well. I have been saving because that's what kept us above water when the stocks crashed 20 years ago. So my grandfather and dad taught me to save the profits and keep only enough to keep us running and have a comfortable life."
"That's very responsible." says.
"Thank you, ."
He takes another bite of mashed potatoes and gravy. After dinner, they retire to the parlor for more conversation.
Katniss sits close to Peeta on the couch and takes a seat on 's lap. They had sent Prim to her room to do her homework. Katniss did not seem phased by her parents sitting position.
Peeta's parents never did that because they never seemed actually in love. Peeta has never seen parents in love with each other before. He could see that being him and Katniss.
"So Peeta have you and Katniss talked about your future together?"
"Not in detail, but roughly." Katniss says.
"We have talked about wanting to always be together and not wanting anyone else." Peeta says with his arm around her waist.
"So you two are gonna get married?" asks.
Before either of them can answer interrupts. "She is too young to get Married. She's still in school."
"We would wait till after she graduates." Peeta says.
"Mom, it's not a big deal that I'm still in school, I graduate this year and turn 18 in May."
"Peeta when do you turn 18?" asks.
"February 7th"
Soon it's time to leave after being grilled by her parents of what they expect from them. Katniss walks him to the door and kisses him goodbye before he walks to his car to go home.
He goes home to his big house that he shares with his dad and brother Rye. His parents divorced 2 years ago and his mom left. The boys were abused by their mother and when their dad finally saw it in person himself caused him to end things immediately.
He goes to sleep dreaming of a future with Katniss. A wedding and kids. Spoiling them and cuddling his wife.