Lisa turned toward the door when she heard Talia's voice.
"Are you the new girl?", Lisa asked.
Talia smiled a little. "I guess I am. My name is Talia. Stephanie told me about you."
"Mom told me about you also.", Lisa said and observed Talia who was putting knives and carefully pushing forks and napkins so that they are perfectly aligned with just the right amount of space between them.
"Are we having a guest for lunch?", Lisa asked.
Talia paused. "No. Why?"
Lisa shrugged. "I see you arranged a second plate next to Damon's so I assumed that person must be important."
Talia wanted to say how that's her spot, but she held her words back. She didn't want to make it sound how she was boasting. Damon should arrive in a minute, and Lisa will either leave or see them so… Talia decided not to comment.
"Did you have lunch?", Talia asked Lisa.
"I don't eat much lately."
