10 Heroine of the Day Friday, 2 August 2019 (2/2)

”She did.” Apollo said.

”You're a heroine. She could've died if she stayed longer. She had severe asthma attack and it was possibly coupled with ischemia, a silent heart attack. I need someone to come with me to fill out a form.”

”Oh, we don't know her.” Betha said.

The sporty shop's male manager approached. ”It's okay. She's a valued customer and we have her information. Her daughter is on her way to Springland Hospital.”

”Alright then,” said the paramedic woman. She then left with her team to tail the ambulance.

Betha and Apollo looked at each other then went back to Daylight Avenue without saying a word. Betha broke the silence. ”I haven't bought the rainbow tee.”

Apollo looked at her with a smile. ”Let's go back to the sporty shop and I'll buy that rainbow tee for you.”

”Seriously?” She giggled.

”Well, you're a heroine. You deserve a treat.”

Betha liked to be called a heroine but she didn't feel like she was. If it weren't for Apollo, she would've let that woman die so she can take her jewelry; her earrings, pearl necklace, and bracelet were all that she could think of when she saw her lying on the floor. There was no doubt that woman was wealthy. She could still remember how much she suppressed her emotions when she got dazzled by the sight of her Baroda pearl necklace. That thing was worth millions of dollars. She couldn't seem to move on with the fact that she almost had it if the circumstance was different. Nevertheless, though she loved jewelries, money and all the luxurious things it could buy, it was more important to get rid of her ugly banshee form. Betha thought, ”Apollo is the only key to that. He thinks I'm a heroine, so I'll continue to play that role until he falls for me.”

”I don't know about being a heroine.” She responded humbly after a moment of contemplation. ”But I do want that treat.” She smiled.

They both went back to the sporty shop and bought the rainbow tee top. Apollo could tell that Betha loved it.

They decided to resume their date at a steakhouse called MeatLovers. The smell of grilled meat made their stomach growl. The waiter led them to a vacant table and ordered their Meat Overload, the restaurant's specialty -- pork, beef, chicken strips, java rice, and gravy.

”You know it's only been a few days and a lot has happened already. This all seems like a dream to me. I mean. You saved two people and one dog in three days. You're something.” Apollo said as they waited for their sumptuous meal.

Betha didn't realize that it has only been a few days until Apollo mentioned it. ”Well that's strange. It felt like I've known you forever.” She giggled.

”Really? Betha, don't make me blush.” Apollo said jokingly but the real words that he wanted to tell her were, ”Betha, it's only been a few days, but I think I love you.” He shunned that thought because it would be crazy to let her know that during their first official date.

Betha laughed and thought to herself… ”I think I'll kiss him tonight. If he dies, then he loves me. If he doesn't, then I'm just gonna have to wait a bit more.”