Granted he had not just come out and told her he loved her, but agreeing with her was just as good.  Not everyone at the party were vampires so there was a wide range of food an she wanted to get him up there so he didn't wither away to nothing.<br/><br/>"Yes, I need to get food in you because you are disappearing right before my eyes.". Reni laughed.<br/><br/>The table was all set for everyone and they had Dustin on one side and Reni on the other side.  Next to Dustin sat Marina and her mother.  Reni didn't like the arrangement and when she went to protest her mother told her no.  Reni was upset and just glared at Marina over the table.<br/><br/>Melissa wanted to be able to watch the interaction with the three of them so she could try and figure out what her sister was up too.<br/><br/>*************-<br/>After Mattie and Marina had let downstairs Mattie had pulled Marina in a side room so she could talk to her.  Mattie had decided they would have to take a different tactic when it came to winning Dustin over, force his hand.<br/><br/>"Marina I have an idea on what we are going to have to do, you are going to have to force I'm to sleep with you.  Use your powers of persuadsion to convince him you are the best for him and with any luck you will win.". Mattie said with a evil little laugh.  "Make Reni watch and when its done Reni will see how much Dustin wants you and she will be broken."<br/><br/>Marina really loved the idea, she thought she could persuade Dustin but she would have to start kissing his ass and being very nice to him.  If she did that maybe it would be easier than she thought.<br/><br/>"I can do that mother, I cannot wait.  Maybe if he gets me pregnant he won't have a choice but to marry me.". Marina laughed a little evil laugh herself.<br/>**********************<br/>At the meal Marina was glad that they at put her next to Dustin because this gave her a chance to put her plane in action.<br/><br/>Marina was very careful not to touch Dustin, but she smiled at him.<br/><br/>"Dustin, I would like to apologize to you after the meal if you will let me.  I have had many things going on in my life and I took them out on you.  Can I please speak to you after Dinner?  Renimay can be there too.<br/><br/>Marina knew the first step in gaining trust is that Reni was going to have to be there.