Such a twisted Irony.

(JARED'S POV)

Sofia's eyes flashed with anger. "What did you say?" She asked, her voice threatening.

Rebecca forced a smile, but remained silent.

"I thought as much," Sofia hissed, her tone filled with disdain. "I'd like to place my order now."

"Of course, ma'am," Rebecca said and handed her the menu.

Sofia scanned the menu for minutes, before making a choice. "I'll have the lobster thermidor, filet mignon, waffles with syrup, pasta and meatballs, seared scallops, roasted steak, and the most expensive wine you have-the Chateau margaux 1787. I chuckled, not missing a beat. "All that? You're going big, aren't you, Sofia?"

She gave me a tight smile. "You're a billionaire, Jared. It's embarrassing to question something as basic as food."

I bit back a sigh, my tone light. "Not questioning, just making sure you're not ordering half the kitchen out of boredom." I caught Rebecca's eye and added, "She has a big appetite; it's best to bring smaller portions."

Sofia huffed but didn't argue, too wrapped up in the show of it all. I flashed the waitress an apologetic look as they left, hoping they'd bring a reasonable amount. It wouldn't hurt for her to enjoy herself-but waste wasn't exactly my idea of luxury. Sofia handed the menu back to Rebecca. "We'll have that. Go on and bring our order."

"Umm...Sir, aren't you making an order?" the waitress asked.

Before I could respond, Sofia beat me to it. "Are you dumb or blind? Didn't you see that I made the order for the both of us?"

"I'm sorry, ma,"

"Get out and go get what I ordered."

Glancing around, other diners cast curious looks.

I narrowed my eyes, "Mind your word Sofia."

turned to me, flashing a smile like

out her phone and began snapping selfies of us. She leaned close to me, threw an arm around my shoulder, and planted a wet kiss on my cheek while taking

uncomfortable with the public display of affection, but couldn't say anything as we were

photos. "You look so handsome, Jared. I'll post

contemplating the implications if

anyone who knew we were

and I tried to talk Sofia out of it.

smiles dazzling. "Just

order, rather, arrived. The food was great, but my appetite was dampened by her earlier display. As we ate, she resumed picture-taking, snapping photos of the meals,

to play along. She posted some of the photos online, and I could already imagine the rumors

with Sofia. After all, if she was happy, it was a successful evening. I simply paid

Sofia turned to me, eyes bright. "Wasn't that fun? How's the

the meal itself, nothing else was good about it, but I dared not say it aloud. "It was awesome, "I said

you you'd enjoy yourself. So, would you love to

my head. But as usual, I didn't say it

dimmed a bit, but she quickly recovered. "I'll plan

nodded, the least enthusiastic about the plan. This evening has been a disaster, and I couldn't wait to

couldn't help but think of Arielle and how different she

en

life is the fact that while I loved the latter, I respected

(ARIELLE'S POV)

I look forward to seeing a better performance tomorrow," Sinai

wheeled back to my room by a nurse. I returned

was absent as

to get

her and couldn't wait for her return, and additionally, I

Sune and

to have

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