Felicity’s face turned red with anger. She pinched Vermont, gritting her teeth. “You’re just trying to make fun of me!”

Vermont, looking hurt, patted her hand and said, “I swear, I’m not. I just love how you’re willing to indulge yourself when no one’s watching. Besides, if losing weight means breaking up with you, I want no part of it.”

Felicity glared at him. “Then stop taking me out to eat all the time! It’s hard enough losing two pounds, and you’re sabotaging me!”

“I was wrong. I won’t suggest eating out again. If I do, I’ll lose all my earnings this year.”

This promise was serious, especially for someone like Vermont, who valued money above all.

throat and said, “Fine, I’ll believe you this

“We’ll see

called Mr. Keller. They chatted about work before Vermont shifted the conversation to Aaron. “How are Aaron’s

of girls, but nothing’s worked out. It’s just a

abroad and met many impressive women. With his looks and

of “abroad” and “impressive women” seemed to irritate Mr. Keller. “Studying abroad doesn’t make someone impressive. Who knows what kinds of people they really are? It’s better to stay local where

still young. I was like him once, chasing what I wanted without considering the consequences. It wasn’t until I got hurt that I woke

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