Meagre Meal

Amidst the banter, Wendy noticed a soldier pushing through the crowd, heading upstairs. Wendy’s heart skipped a beat, and a blush crept up her cheeks. ‘Callie, look!’ Wendy whispered excitedly. ‘To your right, going upstairs.’ Callie followed her gaze and nodded, impressed by the sight. ‘He does look rather dashing.’ Angelia glanced at the man indifferently. ‘He’s all right, I guess.’ The man’s insignia and army service uniform identified him as a captain. Wendy couldn’t understand how Angelia could be so blasé about such an attractive officer. But before she could dwell on it, she noticed the captain glancing their way. Their eyes locked for a moment, and Wendy felt her cheeks burn brighter. ‘Uh-oh, he’s looking this way,’ Wendy whispered, feeling flustered. ‘Don’t make eye contact!’ Callie warned, her cheeks also tinted with a blush. Angelia scoffed. ‘If he’s interested, let him come to me. I don’t waste my time on admirers.’ Just as the tension seemed to escalate, a loud voice boome