magisternihil's 100-word story for May 5, 2025

magisternihil wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on May 5, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

Tyler gestured to the vendor and stepped off a little to the side. "Hey, I can throw an extra tenner in if you make mine mild." The man looked aghast. "Mild? I'm sorry, I do not know this word." Tyler groaned. "Look, I'm on a date, okay." He gestured discretely toward Anita. "She likes spicy food, but I just can't handle it. Can you help me, please?" The vendor smiled. "For a lady, we'll do anything, no? I'll fix you up." Tyler took a bite after ordering. Heat flooded his mouth. "Love is not built on lies," laughed the vendor.

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