A Debt of Gratitude

The host handed Valerie and Nathan a microphone. Valerie smiled and took it. “Thank you.”

When the host saw the smile in her bright eyes, she could not help whispering, “Valerie, I admire you a lot too.”

Valerie chuckled. “You saying that will put Nathan in a very awkward situation.”

The host felt embarrassed and looked at Nathan. “Of course, you're amazing too, Nathan!”

Still, I like Valerie more