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.

 

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

when I

meant at all, okay? Gah! She doesn’t understand my intentions at all! Can’t

Ms. Xavier,” Yuval promptly chimed in to smooth things over upon seeing that I was so

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

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

out, ordering braised prawns and steamed crabs. Considering the fare, the meal would cost me at least a few

I didn’t mind spending that much as long

me, for he threw me an amused look though

the food. Beside me, Yuval didn’t eat much either, but I wasn’t certain whether he wasn’t inclined toward the food or for some

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

next time

I now

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

also curious about that, but I was embarrassed to ask

hungry. Eat more

a faint smile on his face

your liking, I’ll treat you

at its peak at night. Thus, saying that he wasn’t all that hungry was evidently an excuse. In my

I definitely wouldn’t be treating him to

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

paying. Perhaps he felt that it was only natural for the man to

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