One more thing...

[No More Pretending]

She shrugged. "I've never had so many things go perfectly before."

 

[Riven]

He smiled as he laughed softly and gently squeezed her hand, "Well I'm glad it did."

 

[No More Pretending]

The girl smiled and nodded.

 

[Riven]

He kept his smile as he gently rubbed her hand with his thumb.

 

[No More Pretending]

She returned his gesture. "Love you."

 

[Riven]

"I love you too", he replied with a soft smile, gently lifting her hand up and softly kissing the back of her hand.

 

[No More Pretending]

She giggled, "such a gentleman..."

 

[Riven]

He smiled as he laughed softly, "It's my duty m'lady."

 

[No More Pretending]

She smiled and leaned forward, kissing his cheek.

 

[Riven]

He chuckled softly as he let out a relaxed sigh.

 

[No More Pretending]

The waiter walked over and set two bowls of curry in front of the two.

 

[Riven]

His eyes widened in surprise a he smelled the scent, "Strange, I've never had coconut in an entree before."

 

[No More Pretending]

"It's somewhat sweet, but they bring peppers and such to make it spicier."

 

[Riven]

"Hmmm interesting, I'm used to coconut being used as a dessert", he replies in curiosity as he takes a spoonful of it, sniffing it curiously.

 

[No More Pretending]

"It's mainly shrimp curry, but the coconut is added to make the taste different."

 

[Riven]

"Really?", he asked as he took a taste. "Surprising, I've never had a taste like this before", he added, examining the odd yet delicious taste.

 

[No More Pretending]

She smiled. "An odd mix. Without it, I think it might me a bit too spicy for me after a bit. It still has that heated aftertaste, that nice sweetened flavor.

 

[Riven]

He smiles and laughs as he starts to eat, "I think I'd rather enjoy the heat. I certainly enjoy spice."

 

[No More Pretending]

She shrugged and brought the tray over that had jars of assorted peppers. "Here. Add one of these."

 

[Riven]

He smiles and nods as he took a few and randomly tossed them in. After adding some of the contents of most of the jars, he took a taste, to which he replies with a satisfying smile.

 

[No More Pretending]

She smiled happily.

 

[Riven]

He laughed as he continued to eat, returning the soft smile.

 

[No More Pretending]

She finished her curry and gave a delighted sigh.

 

[Riven]

After finishing the meal, he sat back as he let out a relaxed sigh as well, sipping his drink.

 

[No More Pretending]

She smiled softly. "We had better pay and get back to work.