CAT AND RAT

“So when are we leaving?”

Antonio asked impatiently.

“Immediately”.

Courtney replied.

Just then, the restaurant manager entered the VIP room. He looked quite surprised to see both in that position.

Antonio read his face and immediately steps away from Courtney immediately, with his hands behind him.

The manager’s face was a mix of curiosity and suspicions.

“Miss, is everything to your satisfaction?”

he asked Courtney politely, offering a nervous smile.

Courtney smiled back softly as she replied, “Yes, thank you. It was lovely. And now we’re leaving.”

“I am pleased to hear that”.

He replied with a smile.

“Diego,” the manager called, “What are you doing here? You weren't supposed to be up here.”

Courtney had to intervene before Antonio could say anything.

“Actually, I requested to see him earlier also, when I said we are going… I mean I am going with him… with Diego”.

The Manager was speechless for a second. He glanced at Antonio questionable. Antonio clearly looked agitated but tryin