It was my first time asking Yuval out, so I was rather mortified that we ended up at such a cheap place. However, I truly couldn’t afford to go to high-end restaurants.

“I’m sorry that I’m treating you to a meal at such a place,” I murmured in embarrassment while looking at Yuval sheepishly.

 

“Don’t worry about it. I think this is quite a nice place. I used to eat at food stalls with my roommates back when I was in university, and it was particularly gratifying at that time.”

Yuval wore a gentle smile on his face, not at all irked that I was treating him to a meal at such a cheap place.

While I had no idea whether he truly felt that way, I could sense that he was considerate of me. Although we weren’t all that close and could even be described as relatively unfamiliar with each other, his seriousness toward our relationship really touched me.

 

“Mr. Lambert, it’s Anna’s treat today, but shouldn’t it be your turn next? The two of you have known each other for some time now, so shouldn’t you bribe me a bit to get into my good books since I’m her best friend?”

Noticing that we were getting along well, Natalie regarded us with a bright smile on her face before shifting her gaze to Yuval.

“Natalie, how could you simply ask him to treat you to a meal? If you want a treat, I’ll just treat you again next time.”

 

I didn’t want Yuval to invest too much into our relationship, for I wasn’t yet certain that we would truly end up in marriage.

Besides, the expenses were supposed to be borne by both parties during a date, so I couldn’t have him spending all the time. I was already feeling bad that he had footed the bill more often than not, so I didn’t want Natalie to take the opportunity to get a free meal out of him.

 

hey, are you now saving money on his behalf before the two of you have even gotten married, Anna?”

I nixed her

was left without a retort. Oh God, that’s not what I meant at all, okay? Gah! She doesn’t understand my intentions at all! Can’t she see that my relationship with Yuval isn’t as intimate as

to order whatever you’d like to eat next time, Ms. Xavier,” Yuval promptly

because of Natalie’s remark earlier. Perhaps he, too, thought that I was saving

things when it would only make things awkward if I were to admit

and steamed crabs. Considering the fare, the meal would cost me at

at the sight of her eating with relish, I didn’t mind spending that

have seen through me, for he

Natalie devoured the food. Beside me, Yuval didn’t eat much either, but I wasn’t certain whether he wasn’t inclined

isn’t half bad, so let’s patronize this place often

next time since you like

face, I now felt

food?” Natalie asked with a puzzled frown when she looked over to Yuval

but I was embarrassed

that hungry. Eat more since you like the

smile on his face at

your liking, I’ll treat you

saying that he wasn’t all that

I hadn’t promised Natalie last night, I definitely wouldn’t be treating him

be my treat next time. How could I

but he seemed rather ill at ease about me paying. Perhaps he felt that it

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