Destiny Calls. Linda Hudson-Smith

about everything, but she knew it wouldn’t come all at once.

      A few minutes later Dakota put seconds of everything but crab on her plate. “This rice pilaf is the best I’ve ever eaten. You have to teach me how to make it.”

      “I’d love to. It’s simple. I’m pleased you like the food.”

      “Everything is delicious. Mind pouring me a little more wine?”

      “At your service, my lady.”

      “Are you originally from California, Ethan?”

      “Born and raised not too far from here. I graduated from Torrance High School and went to the University of California, Dominguez Hills.”

      “I hope to transfer there in the winter term. It’s close enough to my apartment for me to walk to classes.”