R.E.M.: The Hidden World by Corrie Fischer

Author:Corrie Fischer [Fischer, Corrie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2014-01-13T05:00:00+00:00

19. The PROPOSITION

As they approached the cafeteria doors, Emily could smell a perfume of foods, causing her stomach to grumble even more ravenously. She followed as Ethan led the way through the doors. Upon entering, Emily paused to take in the sight. In front of them now, lined around every wall, was a multitude of containers filled with food. Heating fixtures rested above each dish, appearing like heaven’s skylights. Emily was clearly famished. The dishes consisted of every kind of food one could ever imagine, ranging from spaghetti to chocolate cakes. It was certainly the most incredible buffet Emily ever witnessed. Her eyes grew at the sight. “Where do I get a plate?” Her eagerness was beyond explanation. She was almost prepared to twist Ethan’s arm if it meant she could obtain nourishment faster.

“Just over here.” He led her to a corner in the room, where dishes were stacked nearly halfway up the wall. Without waiting for further instruction, Emily grabbed one eagerly and started stacking it with food. Under normal conditions, she would never be so ravenous in front of any attractive man. As a matter of fact, she made an art form out of pretending to be a dainty eater. However, at this point, she did not give a damn what anyone thought. She grabbed rolls, pasta, pizza, chocolate cake, anything and everything that caught her attention, regardless of the caloric intake. She proceeded to find a table, sat down and immediately began engulfing the food. She ate and ate and ate. “Wow, you really were hungry, huh?” Ethan chuckled.

Emily put down the half-devoured roll in her hand and chomped down the previous bite. “Yes, sorry. I promise I am not typically this disgusting when I eat.” She slowed her pace, ashamed of her behavior.

“I do not think you could be disgusting if you tried.” Ethan was staring at her with a spark in his eyes. Emily looked away, even more embarrassed. She did not respond and instead slowed her pace but continued eating. Within five minutes, she finished the entire plate. I should be feeling full by now, but I’m still starving….that’s odd…Ignoring the thought, Emily went up for round two.

“I’ll be right back.” She did not know why she offered Ethan the courtesy of this information. She should have let him sweat it out a moment.

“Okay.” He acknowledged, seemingly satisfied to at least be on polite terms with her.

Emily filled another plate and finished it within ten minutes. Still, her stomach seemed to confirm what her mind already suspected. With a loud growl, it begged for more. “I don’t understand why it’s still growling…..” She intended the question to be an internal one, but voiced it aloud nevertheless.

“You have not yet adjusted to the food here. It’s…unique.” Ethan smiled reassuringly.

“I suppose that would be one way to put it…..anyway, I’m ready when you are…” Emily would not allow herself to go for a third plate. She finally had her weight under control and she was not about to completely destroy that now.

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