Daniel was stunned by Waylon and Doris. They treat each other like family. The way they talk and react couldn’t lie. I feel like an outsider. He said, “I would like to have red wine. Thank you.”
“Sure, we can try the ones I bought,” said Waylon.
Doris took the wine out; it was two bottles of Domaine de La Romance Conti. She said surprisingly. “Mr. Adelmar, are you sure about it?” It costs at least half a million dollars as soon as I open them!
Waylon said calmly, “Our distinguished guest is Mr. Daniel. How could we serve him low-class wine? Go ahead and open both of them.”
Doris had no choice but to obey what he said; she took off the tags on the bottles and opened them. She poured the wine into a decanter.
Daniel sat uneasily on the chair; he felt uncomfortable. They treated me politely, but I felt something was off. Maybe I was imagining things.
After a few minutes, Waylon picked up the decanter and said, “You are older than me; I should serve you.” He poured the wine for Daniel.
Daniel was flattered; he held the glass with both hands. He said, “Thanks, Mr. Adelmar. Although I am a son at the official, I knew I was nothing in front of Waylon! He is a nobleman by nature.
Waylon served himself and asked Doris, “How about you? Do you want some?”
Doris quickly shook her hands and said, “Thanks for offering, but I can’t get close to the kids if I smell like alcohol.”
Sure, you will have some juice then.” Waylon poured her a glass of apple juice.
The three toasted. Daniel said, “Congratulations to Doris for finding a new house! I wish for your happiness!”
Thank you, Mr. Daniel.”
Waylon said, “I shall wish you again. I wish for the safety of you and the kids. I hope you guys are healthy and wealthy
Doris was touched; she raised her glass with Waylon. She said, “Thanks. I have been troubling you.”
They both drank a lot of wine, but neither of them got drunk. The night was getting darker, so Daniel took his leave.
“I will send you guys off.” Doris put on her jacket.
They passed by a basketball court along the way. People were playing on the court.
“Do you play basketball?” Waylon asked Daniel suddenly. They stood beside each other, and Daniel was shorter than Waylon.
“I played in college,” Daniel said drunkenly.
Waylon said playfully, “Shall we join them?”
“I don’t think that’s a good idea. We are in suits and leather shoes.”
“What are you afraid of? The shoes might be broken.” Waylon said.
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