Chapter 418

Erica's voice blared through the phone, loud enough for Marion to hear.

Debra's cheeks flushed pink as she glanced at him, whispering into the receiver, "Did he arrange a dinner for me?"

"Yep, it's all set up at the Royal Grand Hotel. We're just missing the guest of honor. Randy and I are en route to pick you up. Where are you?" Erica chirped.

Debra cupped her hand over the phone and mouthed to Marion, "Did you plan something at the Royal Grand Hotel?"

He shook his head, and realization dawned on Debra. Erica and Randy were behind this surprise.

"Is Marion with you?" Debra asked, suppressing a laugh.

Erica stammered, "Of course. He's waiting at the hotel."

"But if Marion's with you," Debra said, grinning, "then who's sitting next to me?"

There was a pause, then a burst of noise from the other end. Then Erica and Randy exclaimed in unison, "What? You're with him?"

Debra heard the screech of brakes, followed by Randy's exasperated voice. "Why didn't you tell us you were together