Hera finally found her voice and replied, "It's alright, Mr. Briley. We wouldn't want to intrude on your plans with your friends. We'll leave you to enjoy your dinner in peace." She offered a polite and reasonable explanation.
"My friends? They would definitely enjoy the company of such beautiful ladies," Rafael insisted. He wasn't one to usually extend invitations, especially when he was with his friends. They preferred to avoid the drama and catfights that often accompanied women vying for men's attention. For them, there were more important things to do and enjoy aside from just socializing with women.
