(Zara)
Mia settled beside me while Nathan returned to his seat. Sebastian asked whether everyone was comfortable before excusing himself to check on dinner. I offered to help, but he told me to enjoy a few more minutes with our guests. I smiled as he disappeared into the kitchen.
"So, Mia, what do you think of Sebastian's cousin?" Adrian asked.
Mia glanced at Nathan.
"I haven't decided yet."
Nathan placed a hand against his chest.
"You're making me nervous."
"Somehow, I doubt that," she replied.
Adrian laughed.
"He's usually the one making everyone else nervous."
"You're supposed to be on my side," Nathan complained.
"I'm enjoying this too much."
I laughed along with them. Mia seemed comfortable, and Nathan was clearly interested in keeping her attention. I knew my sister well
