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.

 

on his behalf before the two

disgruntled look when I nixed her idea before Yuval

 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

free to order whatever you’d like to eat next time, Ms. Xavier,” Yuval promptly chimed in to smooth things over upon seeing that I was so embarrassed that words

to be on cloud nine because of Natalie’s remark earlier. Perhaps he, too, thought that I

to clarify things when it would only make things awkward if I

and steamed crabs. Considering the fare, the meal

her eating with relish, I didn’t mind spending that much as long as she recovered from her heartbreak

he threw me an amused look

seafood, so I merely looked on as Natalie devoured the food. Beside me, Yuval didn’t eat much either, but I wasn’t certain

this place often in the future!” Natalie remarked while

next time since you like the

smile on her face, I now

not like the food?” Natalie asked with a puzzled frown when she looked over to Yuval

I was embarrassed

more since you like the food so

faint smile

the food isn’t to your liking, I’ll treat you to a meal elsewhere next

the entire day, one’s appetite was at its peak at night. Thus, saying that he wasn’t all that hungry was evidently an excuse. In my opinion, he was probably wasn’t all that fond of seafood

I definitely wouldn’t be treating

be my treat next time. How could I possibly let you foot

decline, but he seemed rather ill at ease about me paying. Perhaps he

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