“Come on, join us. Can I make you a plate?” Ash waved his hand dismissively.

“A glass of wine will be fine.” He said. Mr Clifton was pulling out a chair next to Melissa but Ash went around him.

The chair next to Lola’s was pulled out and she gulped when she saw him sit down.

Melissa looked over the table. She needed to see Lola’s face and make sure that she was alright. She also wanted to scream across the table and ask what the hell was going on but luckily she ...