A Deceptive Embrace

Darius lowered his gaze momentarily and looked up soon. He teased, "You're going on a date? Do you mind if I tag along?"

Valerie was taken aback to hear that. Both men were at odds every time they met and wouldn't stop until a winner was determined. His words made her shudder in fear.

"I was joking. Why do you look so serious?"

Valerie heaved a sigh of relief.

After they finished the dessert, it w