"Ah, are you here to enjoy my cooking? Have a seat, I'll have something special prepared for you."

This was him giving you hope. Your body can't handle spicy, he knew that, since you've come here almost every week just to see him.

And soon, the plate he wanted to prepare was done. It looked harmless, it was Kung Pao Chicken, one of your favourites. Of course, you always requested it with no spice at all. But before you knew it, your entire mouth was on fire.

He did this on purpose.