Chapter 38

• THE DINNER
• I am spending my penultimate last day at Damian's place, and all I can say is that I have had the most incredible time. He is an empathetic true gentleman, a terrific cook who I would not mind sticking around to continue receiving free cooking lessons from, and a snazzy weirdo knight that any lady would want to go out with, which is what I am doing right now. He is a polished knight in shining armor—amazing in everything. Nevertheless, I must leave his home and start all over. We'll still stay in touch, primarily because I'll be living a few blocks away from him and also because I don't want to lose the only companion I have in this new city. A friend indeed. He has earned that emblem in the one week I have spent with him.
• Since my house is ready thanks to all the support he gave me, including moving my stuff there, I made the decision to treat him tonight—a show of gratitude. I adore his cooking and the tranquility of his home, but today I did something different. I took him out to a 5-star hotel—this glitzy, opulent hotel where we are enjoying the same mouthwatering condiments, which include spiced rice, bhajia, grilled honey chicken, and sauce combos. This city has already won my heart.