"I know a fancy restaurant," Rosa suggested. "Ian has so many rules for his patients—what you can't eat, what you must avoid—it's enough to drive anyone crazy."
The restaurant was a small, private dining establishment, and the manager was a woman who seemed quite familiar with Rosa.
As soon as Rosa walked in, the manager teased her. "This gentleman looks promising. Is he your new boyfriend? He seems a lot better than your ex-husband."
She nudged Rosa with her elbow, adding with a playful smirk, "He looks like he's got some real skills. Have you tried him out? If not, maybe you should."
Rosa quickly covered the manager's mouth.
This manager always joked that appetite and lust were basic human desires, but Rosa hadn't realized just how direct she could be.
"No, Julian, don't listen to
