Fire Meets Ice

Chapter 40: Dessert Time

Alexa replied no to Axel's question about having dessert after appetizers but Megan responded otherwise. Sweets was something she lived for other than spices and she wouldn't be satisfied ending a meal without anything sweet afterwards.

Axel: You're not a fan of sweets, Alexa? That's a pity...My cutie fox loves them.

Axel: Not very pleasant to not finish a meal without a little sprinkle of sugar.

Alexa: No, it's not that...I like sweets, but I rarely eat them.

Megan: That's right, my goofy bear! I can't say no to sweets!

Megan: So yes, I want desserts after this.

Marcus: He shook his head and rolled his eyes. Dude, how far are you gonna push my girl? You tortured her enough with an extra dish and now this.

Marcus: You ain't the boss of us, king of your delulu jungle.

Axel: He sighed. Tsk. Tsk. Tsk. Both of you ain't no fun...How do you know you won't like the sweets here without trying?

Axel: Sounds like to me you two need some "help" in expanding your taste buds.

He waited until both Alexa and Marcus finally agreed to have desserts together with him and Megan. Then he spoke in Spanish to the waiter José requesting to prepare desserts for them before getting the check.

Axel: Ha sido decidido. Mi novia y sus amigas quieren postres.

(Translation: It has been decided. My girlfriend and her friends all want to get desserts.)

Axel: Nos gustaría pedir todos los postres que tenéis disponibles en la carta de hoy. El coste extra no es un problema para mí.

(Translation: We would like to order all the desserts you have available on the menu today. The extra cost isn't an issue for me.)

José: ¡No hay problema, amigo! Te lo traeremos una vez que esté preparado.

(Translation: No problem, my man! We'll bring it out to you once it's prepared.)

Axel: ¡Está bien! Gracias, José. Usted es el mejor.

(Translation: Alright! Thank you, José. You're the best.)

When the sweets were prepared, there were 2 other waiters beside José bringing out trays of desserts and helping him set them neatly on the table without knocking them over. There were a variety of special desserts included but not limited to apple tarts, cinnamon toast, classic Spanish flan, a whole almond cake, chocolate & churros, fried milk with nougat ice cream and chocolate syrup, and Spanish donuts. Alexa's eyes widened in amazement.

Alexa: She thought to herself. H-How can he afford to order all this for us without worrying about overspending?

Alexa: On the inside. It's been years since I've seen a pile of sweets placed in front of me.

The variety and presentation of the sweets were beyond her expectations, each dessert looking more tempting than the last. She couldn't help but feel grateful that Megan had insisted on indulging in dessert, as she now found herself eagerly anticipating tasting each delicacy. Marcus, though maintaining his facade of irritation, couldn't hide his anticipation as well. Despite his attempts to appear nonchalant, the sight and aroma of the desserts proved too enticing to resist, and he found himself eagerly eyeing the selection before him.

Megan: Ooooh, yay! Sweets, I love you so so much.

Axel: Eat, my little muffin.

Marcus: What in the world? This is insane. Are you trying to get us fast track to diabetes?

Marcus: T-This is just too much. Never in my life have I met someone who ordered many desserts without reconsideration.

Axel: Well, now you did. Life is too short to not love and enjoy, pretty boy.

Axel: Your mouth says no, but your tummy wants a bite. So dig in.

Alexa decided to take a slice of the almond cake to try first that sat across from her and Axel. When she put a piece in her mouth, she was in heaven. It was like she was caught in a dream. The cake was moist and flavorful with nice almond cream. Each bite was a symphony of sweetness and richness. With each mouthful, Alexa felt herself drifting into a state of pleasure, as she savored the treat.

Axel: I see you enjoying the almond cake...You like it, don't you, Alexa?

Alexa: Yes, I do...It's very good. Even though I'm not a fan of almonds.

Axel: Ahh what a compliment and critic from a refined Virgo rising woman.

Axel: I'm happy you listened to my cutie fox and I. Sweets never fail to be the best cure after an overwhelming day.

As everyone continued to indulge in sweets, Marcus found an excuse to go to the bathroom. He needed some space alone to regain his composure and shake off his feelings of envy for Axel.

Marcus: Hey guys, I gotta use the bathroom. Be right back.

Marcus: I need to dry myself a bit.

As Marcus excused himself and made his way to the bathroom where there was nobody around, he took out his phone from his pocket and began to call Oscar to complain to him about everything that happened during their trip to Spain. Once Oscar answered, he vented right away.

Oscar: Yo, bro. What up? Having fun in the paradise of Barcelona?

Marcus: We were...Until that bossy bull showed up and wrecked everything.

Oscar: Bossy bull? Who do you mean, Marcus?

Marcus: Remember that "charmer" who was also on the phone with kitty along with her bestie?

Oscar: Hmm...Oh wait, him?! He lives in Spain?

Marcus: Yup, the same dude you said Anya was "flirting" with while talking to him over video call.

Marcus: He and his badger of a girlfriend randomly barged in on us while me and kitty were at the beach this morning.

Marcus: He f**king ruined ALL our plans to have fun by making us cancel our stay in a "cheap" hotel and ordering a lot at an expensive restaurant.

Marcus: Not to mention how he made me prolong our trip here to an extra week and acting like he was some mighty king of a jungle just 'cause he's rich.

Marcus: And the fact he couldn't stop nagging me and annoying my honey Lexi.

Oscar: He couldn't help but laugh so hard he snickered in between breaths. Oh my God! HAHAHAHA.

Oscar: You're no longer the only blood of "royalty" there is, yo. Sounds like another more majestic king got added in the game of chess.

Marcus: Seriously, man? That's all you're gonna say?!

Marcus: This isn't funny!

Back at the table, everyone continued to wait until Marcus came out of the bathroom, but Axel was getting a bit impatient as he could sense Marcus was up to something cheeky by being away for longer than 10 minutes. He decided he would check on him himself.

Axel: He thought. Why is the idiot taking so long? My intuition tells me he's not there cleaning himself.

Axel: Towards the girls. I'm going to the bathroom too. You both continue eating sweets to your tongues' desires.

Shortly after that, Axel excused himself from the table. When he got inside the bathroom, he found Marcus standing there in the sink and complaining to Oscar on the phone about him.

Oscar: He teased. Conclusion. You're envious of that guy and I know it!

Marcus: I'm not envious! He's just so full of himself and I'm tired of his dirty tricks.

Having heard enough of their phone conversation, Axel playfully snatched the phone from Marcus's hands and spoke to Oscar himself.

Axel: Heyyy. Oscar, isn't it? I'm Axel. The guy that your friend Marcus was talking about to you.

Axel: It's a pleasure to have a talk with the best friend of Alexa's idiot beloved one on one.