From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent (Anthea ) novel Chapter 207

Meanwhile, on the other side of town.

Anthea had promised Sherman Christensen a dinner out on Saturday night, so after spending the day window shopping, she holed up in her hotel room in the evening to look for a restaurant.

She found a well-reviewed vegetarian bistro online and looked up at Sarah. “Hey Sarah, let's go out for dinner tonight.”

“You’re taking Mr. Christensen out?” Sarah inquired.

Anthea nodded slightly.

Clutching her phone, Sarah said, “Ann, count me out.”

“Why’s that?” Anthea asked, puzzled.

Sarah continued, “Mr. Christensen’s got this intense aura, I just can’t handle it! Every time I get into his car, I feel like I can't breathe...”

Sarah wasn't lying. She genuinely felt a bit intimidated by Sherman. Sure, he was handsome, followed a strict vegetarian diet, and was devoutly spiritual, but her fear seemed to emanate from her very bones, completely beyond her control.

Curious, Sarah followed up, “Ann, aren’t you even a little scared of Mr. Christensen?”

Anthea raised an eyebrow playfully, “Scared? What’s there to be scared of? He doesn’t bite!”

“I can’t quite put my finger on it, but he’s just... intimidating!” Sarah added, “You go on, I’ll wait for you here at the hotel.”

Truth be told, Sarah had her own little plan.

Sherman was no ordinary guy, and neither was Anthea.

Though Sherman was a vegetarian and seemed cold, Sarah had a hunch that he felt something special for Anthea.

What if those two ended up together? Sarah definitely didn’t want to be the third wheel!

“Sarah, we’re going to Capital City’s most famous vegetarian bistro tonight. You sure you want to miss out?” Anthea asked.

“Positive and certain!” Sarah urged Anthea towards the door, “Oh, Ann, stop worrying about me. Go on, have a good time!”

Anthea grabbed her hat from the coat rack and placed it on her head, “Alright, I’m off then.”

“Mhm,” Sarah nodded.

The bistro wasn’t far from the hotel; a mere 20-minute walk. Considering Capital City’s notorious traffic jams, Anthea chose to walk instead of hailing a cab.