I nodded politely… but what she didn’t know was that I had already made my move.
Earlier that day, I’d called the restaurant and explained my situation. I asked if I could pay for my salad in advance. They were kind and agreed, setting up a separate check for me.
So when the bill arrived, the waiter placed two receipts on the table: one for her feast, and another showing my modest salad had already been paid.
I just smiled and watched her expression change.
At first, my friend looked surprised, then embarrassed.
“You could’ve just told me,” she whispered.
I gently reminded her that I had — I’d clearly explained my budget before we came.
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