Yvonne’s POV

“What's that?” I leaned my head across, checking to confirm. The cashier could no longer keep to her serious mode, she burst out laughing.

“I'm so sorry but I must say you both are so funny.” She then said, trying to suppress the laughter.

Alex turned to be the one embarrassed, he grinned shyly. Wanting to cover up the awkwardness, he draped his hand over my shoulder to make it seem as though we are together.

“Sometimes, it's good to have them in case your partner is on a business trip.” He declared matter-of-factly. I wasn't gonna push his hand away but hearing him say partner, I slap...