Chapter 5
He hadn't eaten that stuff back home, had he?
Why would he resort to instant noodles even in the Maldives?
Sofia's lips puckered as he pulled her into the living room. He grasped her shoulders, pushed her in front of the dining table, and it was only then, as Sofia looked at the bountiful spread of food with surprise and astonishment, that she realized he had been tricking her.
She laughed, turning to look at him, "You fooled me again. Where's the instant noodles you promised?"
He began to laugh, not missing a beat to tease her, "That's because you are too gullible, believing such things."
"It's because you acted too well. If you became an actor, you would definitely win an academy award."
"Hmm, that's something I could consider."
He nodded with a laugh, pretending it was a serious consideration.
As he pulled out a chair for her and sat opposite her, he asked, "What do you think? Mrs. Gregory, are you satisfied with this food?"
