He turned to Jennifer and boasted, “I did it!”


    “Keep it up.


    Move on to the next one,” Jennifer encouraged him, keeping her secret.


    Hilliard’spetitive spirit red, ready to prove his strength to his fiancée.


    Both men continued their push-up challenge to burst the water balloons.


    Lucinda and Jennifer exchanged resigned smiles, silently agreeing on their tactic.


    The task of popping the balloons became noticeably easier.


    Lucinda and Jennifer subtly assisted, safeguarding their men’s pride while conserving their energy.


    The push-ups became smoother.


    Nathan and Hilliard felt it was easier.


    After bursting thirty balloons, the men started feeling the strain on their backs.


    Lucinda decided it was time to intervene.


    “Let’s set the remaining balloons aside for now.


    We can continue next time we’re at the pool.


    I’m getting hungry.


    How about we change and head to the lively night market in Tysonia for some beer?” Lucinda suggested.


    “Okay, I’m hungry too.


    I need somefort food,” Jennifer said.


    The women hopped down from their partners’ backs, chatting andughing as they headed to the changing room, leaving Nathan and Hilliard behind.


    Confused, Hilliard Looked back and asked Nathan, “What are they up to? Have they let us off the hook?”N?velDrama.Org content.


    Standing and holding his waist, Nathan replied, “Do you really want to finish all one hundred push-ups, Hilliard? Didn’t you catch that Lucinda and your fiancée were going easy on us?”


    The initial challenge of popping the first water balloon had been tough, but it had gotten easier with the women’s intervention.


    Hilliard stood, rubbing his sore back, and remained silent.


    Nathan added, “I’m worried we won’t be up for much tonight after finishing these push-ups.


    Hilliard, don’t you want tonight to be memorable on our first night abroad?”


    “That makes sense.


    ” Hilliard nodded in understanding and expertly massaged his muscles to ease the ache in his waist.


    The two then headed into the changing room.


    Ten minutester, they emerged dressed in stylish, expensive outfits, looking as sharp as ever.


    Lucinda and Jennifer led the way while Nathan and Hilliard followed and carried their bags.


    The night market in Tysonia was alive with the aroma of delicious food.


    At a roadside restaurant, Lucinda and Jennifer ordered an array of dishes and half a carton of beer.


    The group of four, all from affluent families in Cadiered, sat under the bright lights of the street, enjoying their conversation and meal.


    Looking at thevish spread on the table, Hilliard whispered, “Jennifer, weren’t you nning to lose weight? You’ve ordered so many dishes that contain too much fat.


    Tomorrow you might…”


    Before he could finish, Lucinda popped a piece of tasty chicken curry into his mouth.