His smirk...His eyes...

Chapter 21

We started feasting and having conversations in between. There was more than enough food, so much that I feared it was going to be too much for just me to eat. I loved how everything was curated. There were burgers and pizzas, cooked lasagna, and pasta. I didn't know where to begin at first but he urged me to eat to my satisfaction. I was beginning to feel better and for the first time, I didn't feel a wave of sadness from my episodes of overthinking.

He was talking about how he charmed everyone with his looks when he came to look for me at the restaurant. He was so full of himself but in a funny way. I kept laughing and things weren't so tense when he said that. I was glad we were quick to put the talk about "my ex" by the side.

"For a moment there, I think your Manager was into me." he winked. "She kept coming to me and asking if I was okay."

"That's because she knows you and she wants you to be comfortable. She is pretty nice to everyone. So don't flatter yourself to