Liam Sterling, Ryan Rowe, and Rhys Chase also came into the kitchen to help. Once all the dishes were on the dining table, Zoe counted them. There were an incredible twenty-two dishes.
"Good things come in pairs! Let's all eat and drink our fill tonight. We still have to stay up for the New Year's vigil and set off fireworks."
At the mention of fireworks, Zoe and Annie were the most excited. After everyone sat down, tradition dictated that they all have a drink before picking up their chopsticks to eat.
"Annie and Zoe can only drink Coke for now. When you're a little older, you can have alcohol too," Quincy said, pouring them two glasses of the soda. Zoe took a sip, and the carbonation made her burp, which made everyone laugh.
"This is gross. It's not sweet."
Annie nodded in agreement. Quincy got them a bottle of juice instead, and only after tasting its sweetness did they put down their cups, satisfied.
