Lisa nodded.
“Yeah, that might make things easier. You know, to keep veg and non-veg meals separate.”
I didn’t even try to hide my grin.
“That sounds like a fair idea,” I said.
That day, I ordered just one appetizer and one main dish.
Simple, just like before. When the food arrived, I made a point to offer it around the table, just like they had always done with their oversized meat platters.
“Anyone want a bite of my halloumi sticks?” I asked.
Josh and Lisa shook their heads, but I could see their frustration. They wouldn’t touch my food in the future, because it would mean paying for it, too.
After that, everything changed.
The group quickly abandoned the idea of splitting the bill evenly. It turns out, they’d been overspending for weeks without realizing it.
And me?
I finally got to eat my meal in peace, paying for only whatever I consumed, and walking away with my budget intact. Soon, I’m going to ask for a raise, and maybe then, I won’t have to worry so much.
For now, I’ll just stick to my salads and green tea.
What would you have done?
Source: amomama
