Consumed by Jealousy

"You're here too." Rudy saw Valerie and greeted her with a smile, giving her a warm hug.

Valerie glanced casually at the man in front of her. "I was brought here for a blind date."

"No wonder," Rudy chuckled. "I initially refused but ended up being dragged here. So, it's for your blind date!"

Valerie narrowed her eyes and glanced at Rudy's smiling face. "Amusing?"

Sensing the slight chill in Valer