Marcus was not only annoyed at how Axel continued to open his mouth to say something new, but he was also envious of how prestigious and wealthy he is. It's obvious he wishes he was as wealthy as Axel and spoiling everyone on a date at a restaurant. However, he was determined not to let it ruin the afternoon for Alexa or himself. Unbothered by Marcus's irritation, Axel continued to convince Alexa to order more food since her portions on a dish seemed so tiny to him.
Axel: I'm sure you'll still be hungry after only eating just that, Alexa.
Axel: You're not a 10 year old kid. Women your age should be eating adult sized portions, not minimal servings.
Axel: Don't know how you can eat like this and feel satisfied.
Megan: Yeah, bestie. My goofy bear is speaking facts.
Megan: You definitely need your strength for the rest of the day, so don't be shy and listen to him.
Alexa: Uhhh, ok. Thanks for both of your concerns.
Marcus: Guys, what's wrong with her dish? She seems very happy eating it.
Marcus: Just let my kitty be and don't bother her because you're the reason why she can't finish it now.
Axel: You doofus. Look at your girlfriend's plate.
Axel: See how little she's eating compared to the 3 of us.
In an attempt to stop Axel from worrying about how little Alexa is eating, Marcus gracefully cut a portion of his meatloaf and placed it on Alexa's plate, silently communicating to Axel that he was capable of taking care of her.
Marcus: There, now. I'm sure that'll make you shut your petty little mouth.
Axel: How do you think one slice of your boring meatloaf is gonna compensate for her mini meal?
Marcus: Well, I'm a mammal that needs something to nibble on too.
Marcus: Or...You know what? I'm gonna give her my entire dish and order something new myself.
Axel: No, I'm sure she's not a fan of what you're eating. I can order something that's heaven for her.
Despite Marcus's attempt to subtly convey his ability to care for Alexa, Axel remained insistent on ensuring she had enough to eat. Unyielding in his approach, Axel signaled the waiter José for additional dishes, seemingly indifferent to Marcus's growing irritation.
Axel: Yo, por aquí, José.
(Translation: Yo, over here, José).
José: ¿Qué pasa, Axel? ¿Tú o tus acompañantes necesitáis algo?
(Translation: What is it, Axel? Do you or your companions need something?)
Axel: Sí. Nuestra pequeña amiga Alexa quiere pedir el mismo plato que pidió mi querida.
(Translation: Yes. Our little friend Alexa over here wants to order the same dish my darling ordered.)
Axel: Ya que todavía tiene hambre.
(Translation: Since she still feels hungry.)
José: Vale, un Lechazo Asado extra invita a la casa. Lo tienes, hombre.
(Translation: Okay, an extra Lechazo Asado in the house. You got it, man.)
After the waiter José wrote down the new order for Alexa on his notepad, he walked back to the kitchen to inform the cooks. Of course Marcus continued to show attitude and roll his eyes like a little kid as he couldn't win against Axel's stubborn tendencies.
Marcus: He thought to himself. He is really getting on my nerves. Why does he need to control everything we say or do?
Marcus: On the inside. The idea of a perfect holiday trip has just gone down the drain because of him!
Half an hour later, the dish arrived for Alexa. She was amazed by its presentation and the aroma of it. The culinary creation seemed to be a work of art, designed to appeal not only to the palate but also to the eyes.
Alexa: This looks tasty and smells really good.
Axel: Well, aren't you gonna dig in, Alexa?
Marcus: Ok. She's definitely not gonna be able to finish that.
Marcus: That's too much for one person.
Axel: Oh, be quiet you big Aries baby. Don't underestimate your beloved like that. Give her some hope, will ya?
Axel: Besides, don't lie to yourself. I can see you drooling over the dish like you want a bite of that instead of your boring meatloaf.
Axel: Pretty positive you'd make her eat more as well if you were in my shoes.
Marcus: Yeah, right. I would if it was us ALONE and not with your big nagging mouth.
Marcus: Also, how do you know my sign?
Axel: That attitude you got ain't foreign to me 'cause I'm used to it.
Axel: But don't feel bad. I have a couple of Aries cousins and you remind me of one of them.
Axel: The same crankiness and moodiness.
He pulled out his phone and searched for his cousin Matthias's user on Instagram to show Marcus his resemblance to him.
Axel: This is my dude Matthias. Little macho is about to be officially 18 this April.
Axel: Look at him flaunting over the car he got last year. I bought it for him by the way.
As Marcus scrutinized Matthias's picture, his disapproval and lack of enthusiasm were palpable. The comparison between Matthias and himself, suggested by Axel, seemed to irk him.
Marcus: Ugh. Looks like he got into juvenile prison for validating someone's precious property.
Marcus: He has a mole on his cheek, and I don't. He gives me e-boy vibes with that hair of his.
Axel: Ooof, but his hair was like yours before he decided to trim it last month.
Axel: Lemme see if he deleted that pic or not. Oh, wait. Found it!
He showed Marcus the other picture of Matthias with the similar hairstyle as him.
Marcus: Meh. Still doesn't look like me.
As Marcus and Axel continued to talk, Alexa decided to take a bite of her new dish before it got cold and as she tasted it, she immediately took another bite. She gangly made her way through the roasted lamb along with the boiled potatoes and carrots faster than she thought she could. But she didn't do too badly and finally finished the new dish. Then she went back to her first dish and tried to continue where she left off originally. Within halfway through, she was already feeling full. Axel saw she was struggling and gave her some encouragement to finish it.
Axel: Come on, Alexa. You can finish it.
Axel: You only have a couple of bites left.
With Axel's encouragement, Alexa successfully finished both plates, surprising not only Marcus but herself as well. Marcus was surprised too, but didn't want to admit it because he couldn't bear losing his ego in front of everyone. After a while, José came back to check on the couples.
José: ¿Están muy bien hasta ahora?
(Translation: You guys doing splendid so far?)
José: ¿Les gustaría hacer un postre después de esto o recibir la cuenta?
(Translation: Would you guys like to do a dessert after this or get the check?)
Axel: Hmm, déjame preguntarle a mi querida y sus amigas.
(Translation: Hmm, let me ask my darling and her friends.)
Axel: He smirked. What's it gonna be? Want to continue with a dessert or not?
Alexa: She blushed. Umm...I...uh-uh I'm okay.
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Fire Meets Ice
RomanceAlexa Winifred is a 22-year-old young woman had just moved from Denver, Colorado to Stockholm, Sweden to begin her first year at her graduate school in Stockholm University. She had hopeless experiences with love and an unstable relationship with he...
