Bastian nodded as he looked up at the big lug,<i><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(204, 102, 255)"> "I'm glad for once I was able to impress you with something. I always remember you being impossible to please. You must have mellowed out over the years." </span></i>To Sebastian... Alex had thankfully swallowed his lies... hook, line, and sinker. Which was a relief... maybe over the years Alex had also lost a few brain cells. Perhaps Sarah was right... this get-together would be a good thing.<br/><br/>By the time Sebastian had reached the dinner table, he was still laughing at Alex's also having swallowed his lie about banging the hell out of Sarah. Hopefully, she didn't hear that remark... otherwise, he would be worried she might let the real truth slip and he couldn't have that. Alex would be none too pleased to know Bastian had been lying to him.<br/><br/>At the dinner table as Sebastian nursed his glass of wine, he sat there and watched Alex start to gobble down all the expensive food that Sarah had bought and prepared especially for their guest. At least, the wine their house guest had brought was passable... and pretty decent for the most part. Although Sara was the one that really knew her wine so if Bastian wanted an idea how much their guest had spent on it... she would be the one to know... besides Alex of course and it would be impolite to ask him.<br/><br/><i><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(204, 102, 255)">"Darling did I happen to tell you how beautiful you look tonight. Is that a new outfit?" </span></i>He smiled and shook his head,<i><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(204, 102, 255)">"don't worry my dear, the rice is perfect, darling. Not dry in the slightest... very delicious in fact. I'm going to have to keep a close eye on you my love or Alex here finding out what a great cook you are will try to steal you away or something. It is very rare these days to have a sexy beautiful wife who can also cook." </span></i>Bastian praised Sarah... seeking to stay on her good side.<br/><br/>Sebastian raised his wine glass to make a<b>toast dedicated to Sara</b>... looking at her... then to Alex,<i><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(204, 102, 255)"> "to my sweet loving Sarah the most beautiful and loyal wife that a man could have.</span></i><b><i><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(204, 102, 255)"> To Sarah!"</span></i></b>