389 MEAL WAS SERVED

"...I must tell her the truth!"

As Veronica marched toward the restaurant, Zinnia grabbed her arm. "Hey, hey, calm down, will you? If you bother them, you will lose the bet."

"A bet is nothing compared to a woman's heart. I'd rather lose money than see a woman heartbroken for a worthless man." Veronica was fuming.

Felix chuckled. "All right, angry bird. We will see how far Darius can go. If he goes too far, we will stop him, I promise."

"You don't have to promise. I'll take things in my hand.: Veronica punched her other palm.

"It's almost seven. Anyone want to have dinner?" Felix asked, looking at the ladies.

"I'm famished," Zinnia replied, "And also interested in how things end."

"Let's watch a fun show while having dinner. Meal on me," Felix declared.

"That's why I love you, Felix." Zinnia gave him a flying kiss.

"I can't accept your love, Mam. I'm not into old ladies," Felix rejected her right then and there.