Chapter 13 WATCH THE TWO OF THEM

She smiled, "Yes, it's one of my favorites. But, my grandma always wanted me to eat rice for breakfast especially if I am going to work. She said that I need a heavy breakfast so if I get caught with my task, I won't get hungry easily." "Well, she is right, you know. You'll have the energy to work."  Mary Ann just shrugged her shoulders in response. Silence again in the room.  John started a discussion because too much silence is awkward. "By the way, your boss's banquets will be tomorrow. Are you attending the party?" He said just to have something to talk about. Since no one dared to speak they could only hear the sounds of plates and cutlery. Auntie Carla is also just eating and he doesn't know what topic to open up. "Oh, yes. That will be starting around eight o'clock. For sure, you will be there," she replied as she took a bite of the hotdog. "Hmmnn… actually, I will try to be there but I might have some commitment by that ti