Chapter Seven

This happens a little over two months after chapter six

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"Hello beautiful" he said when I stepped out of the house.

"Hello captain, you don't look bad yourself" I complimented him.

Well he does look good in his dark jeans, this time around paired with a Burgundy T-shirt and dark glasses. I don't think there's any look he won't pull off effortlessly at this point.

And well as for me, I'm dressed in a black short flare gown which I paired with nude colored heels. He said to dress however I want to, but I decided to put in effort into my outfit today. I let my hair down, since the weather is a bit on the cool side today.

"See something you like?" I teased when I noticed he was staring intently at me, well I was too. But Inconspicuously at least.

"Well yes. for one you look.. Beautiful and its been months since I saw you. I'm just awed that such beauty exists" apparently I didn't have a reply to that apart from a quiet 'thank you'.

I should've pretended I didn't see him staring, I forgot for a moment there how suave he could be.

He chuckled when he saw how speechless I was. "Oh come on, I couldn't have been the first person to tell you that? I'm sure this is not the first time I'm making this obvious observation. I mean look at you, you're the full package"

"Well I do know that" I said sassily before adding "and now I know exactly why you're still talking to me" I said and gauged his reaction.

His eyes widened like a deer caught in the headlights, he opened his mouth to probably defend himself, but I cut him off before he could say anything.

"Well thank God you're hot too. Its a win-win for the both of us" I flipped my curls sassily and stepped into the car while trying to hold the laughter that was dying to be released. He's just so easy to mess with, i can't help it.

When he finally got into the drivers seat, i turned in my seat to face him with a straight face.

He gulped before saying "you know its not all the about the body right?"

I huffed still keeping up the act and said "didn't sound like that to me"

"Well I'm not taking back the fact that you're beautiful. And sexy. But it's so much more than that, and we both know that" he started the car after that.

And once again I'm left speechless, i managed a "yea" anyways.

"I was just messing with you though" I clarified

He turned to look at me and I told him "eyes on the road"

"As if I didn't know that. You're not a very good actress you know. And you don't have the best poker face " he told me plainly. Causing me to glare in his direction.

"What?" He asked without turning his head.

"Okay. Okay, but I got you for a while there" I insisted, I mean I'm not that bad.

"Yea, a very short while" he answered while chuckling slightly.

"But you're laughing, I'm guessing my comedy skills aren't that bad then?" I asked jokingly.

"Of course, yea" he said with a smile.

We lapsed into comfortable silence after that.

I would've asked him where he's taking me, but its not like I know many places here. So I kept quiet until the car stopped in front of a quaint looking building.

"Where's this?" I'm not usually a curious individual, but the place sparked up my interest.

"This. Is my favorite place to eat whenever I'm here"

And I understood why immediately we stepped inside.

Home. Is all that came to mind.

The place has a cozy feeling to it and the staff welcomed us with kind smiles on their faces, and don't get me started on the different aromas of food permeating form the corner I'm guessing is the kitchen.

Food and comfort in one place is definitely something worth coming back for.

That's the foodie in me talking.

Another thing, might be because everyone's in their little bubble with friends, family or lovers. No one even spared us a glance. And I'm guessing that's one of the main reason he loves this place. Less chances of being recognized.

The staff though were all over him trying to please him. They all dispersed when an older man dressed in a suit walked towards us.

He had a kind smile and his laugh lines were prominent on his tanned face, his gray hairs were beginning to over shadow the black on his head.

"Hello Frank" he greeted him with a hug. His smile getting wider.

"Good evening, Mr Alfred" he said and settled his hands on my waist.

"Hmm. I'm guessing this is the fine lady you told me about, the last time you came by" The slight accent i couldn't place my finger on, wasn't hard to miss.

"Yes. Alfred meet Cassandra, Cassandra, Alfred Hernandez. The manager of this lovely food heaven" mmmm Spanish or one of their sister languages I guess. that explains why he's so tanned and has that accent I always love.

"Good evening sir" I greeted him awkwardly, causing him to laugh a bit before out stretching his hands for a handshake.

"Evening miss Cassandra. Its a pleasure meeting you" he turned to Frank and said "oh and before I forget, excellent play at the world cup. That was a close win" the pride was evident in his voice when he said that.

I saw the admiration and respect on Franks face as he said "thank you".

He led us toward a table at the back after that, and I only noticed the candles when it came into view.

It looks so romantic and only served in adding the vibes this place is giving me.

"You didn't have to do this" I told him with a smile after Mr Alfred left.

"I know you might love this place, but this is a sad excuse for a date I have to make it more special somehow" that caused me to widen my eyes at him

"Whha. What! This is special. Except if we both have different definitions for that" I reassured him.

The waiter came over with champagne, courtesy of Alfred. And told us he'll be back when we're ready to order.

"thank God you like it. But next time will be better"

"I don't like it. I love it" I said with an eye roll. "But fine, I'll love to see you do better" I shrugged, still glancing around the place.

That was when I noticed the card that was neatly placed beside the menu.

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