Standing Her Ground

Vaughn spoke with a nonchalant tone, his voice betraying no emotion at all.

Valerie let out a low chuckle. 'He just won't admit it,' she thought.

"Alright," she said.

"If it works out, you'll be the chief matchmaker for my sister and her future husband. I'll make sure they serve you tea first at the wedding."

Vaughn replied, "Sure."

With that, he hung up, not giving Valerie a chance to say another