I invited you here for lunch

"Grandpa Albert, I didn't expect to see you here." Martin greeted the gentleman in front of him.

"I just had lunch with my friends. Are you here for business meeting? " asked Albert Anderson.

"Not for business meeting. will have lunch with my assistants." he politely respond.

"I see. By the way I heard Ben is in the hospital. I'm planning to visit my good friend this afternoon. How is he?"

"Grandpa Ben is doing good. He is recuperating and as per the doctor he can discharge soon."

"That's good to hear. I was in Los Angeles when I learned about his heart attack. I just got back yesterday..." A white car stops in front of them. "I'll go ahead now see you soon." he walks toward the car but then pause and turned around. "One more thing Ava will come back next month. She talked about you a lot when I was in the US. She even asked me to have you pick her up in the airport. I hope it's not too much to ask from her childhood friend?" he smiled while tapping his left shoulder.

"Don't worry Grandpa Albert. I'll pick her up. take care. Good bye." he assured the old man.

Albert Anderson is his grandfather's best friend and Ava is his granddaughter. She is Martin and Rebecca's childhood friend. The three of them grew up together. Ava and Rebecca is of the same age so Martin always take her as his younger sister. Ava went to the United States of America to finish her college degree. She'll be graduating next month and will plan to stay in Manila for good. Therefore, it's not surprising if he will pick her up in the airport.

Meanwhile inside the restaurant.

While waiting for the food Sammie excused herself and went inside the kitchen.

"Cathy, how's it going?" she asked her best friend while patting her head.

"I'm happy. Turns out our customers enjoyed the food." Cathy replied happily.

"That's great. By the way I'm sorry I'm late ... also I'm with David together with... our boss." she said.

"What? Why? did you invite them?" Cathy asked in panic. She didn't expect to have such guest on their first day of opening.

"am... after the meeting President Lee wants to treat us to lunch but I want to be here so David suggested to dine here instead." she explained.

"I see. I just hope he'll like our food." she worriedly replied.

"I hope. I need to go back now. See you later." she walks out of the kitchen and went back to their table.

When she reached their table Martin is already back and is talking to David. They both looked at her the same time making her feel shy.

"You're back." David exclaimed.

She smiled and sits down. The atmosphere became awkward good thing the food arrived.

"Please lets eat. Enjoy your meal." she said while smiling.

Martin and David talked about business stuff while eating. Sammie on the other hand made herself busy munching one dish after another. Little did she know someone is observing her.

"What a pig." Martin thought while secretly grinning.

After the meal David asked for the bill, Sammie then snatched the bill from him.

"My treat she said." she said while handing the payment to the waiter.

"Miss Saavedra, you don't have to do it. I invited you here for lunch. I'll pay" President Lee coldly said.

"Don't worry President Lee. You've been a good employer to me (sarcastic tone). It's my way of saying thank you." she said while smiling.

"Alright then. David lets go" Martin said as he looks at his assistant.

The two gentlemen stand up and is ready to leave.

"Miss Saavedra will go now. See you in the office." David said then turned around to follow President Lee.

"You think I didn't know how sarcastic you are just now?" Martin thought as he steps inside his car.

"Mr. Kim bring me to the house then you can go home." he said as he closed his eyes and leans back on the car seat.

Inside the restaurant Sammie was left puzzled after David and President Lee left. "Is he mad at me?" she thought. She snaps back to reality when Mizzy tap her shoulder.

"Hello Sammie, are you day dreaming?" she said.

"Oh it's nothing. How's everything?" Sammie asked her

"will get the hang of it but everything seems good." she smiled at her

"Do you need any help?"

"Yes please." Mizzy replied.

The three of them together with their staff became busy as dinner time came near. after closing time Cathy is busy in the kitchen while Sammie is helping Mizzy with the end of day sales report when someone came inside the restaurant.

" Sorry were already closed." Sammie said as she turned her head towards the door.

"Hi there." the person said.

"Oh its Kyle. Come sit down." Mizzy waved at him and points towards the chair besides Sammie. "You missed the opening and blessing. Did you have dinner?" she asked him.

"Yes, I came from a dinner meeting. I just want to visit you guys and congratulate the three of you as well." he replied while looking at Sammie then sat beside her.

Sammie avoided his eyes and looked down. She pretended to be busy checking the sales report.

Cathy left the kitchen and saw Kyle together with Sammie and Mizzy. "Kyle you're here." she greets him as she seats besides Mizzy.

"Yeah, I had a dinner meeting nearby so I decided to drop by and congratulate you guys. How's the first day?" he casually asked.

"It's good. Tiring but fun." Cathy replied.

Sammie hands the report to Mizzy then stands up. "Guys, I have to go now. I'll stay with my mom tonight since Dad is out of town." She said then picks up her bag.

"I'll drive you there. Finding a taxi is hard at this hour." Kyle said as he stands up as well.

"No need. I'll go back to the condo first to get my things. It might be a hassle for you since it's out of way." she refused him.

"The more I need to drive you home since you'll bring your things." he replied while looking at Mizzy seemingly asking to back him up.

"Sammie I think Kyle is correct. It's more convenient for you and it's safer as well." Mizzy tried to convince her.

"No it's really okay. I can manage." Sammie still refused his offer.

Cathy then looked at Sammie. "Sammie go ahead let Kyle drive you there. At least we will have a peace of mind. It's late now and its elusive a taxi nor book a ride." she smiled at her.

"Alright. I agree. we'll go now." she said then hugged her friends then walks towards the door.

Sammie agreed. She realized that it's more convenient on her end plus she also wanted to talk with Kyle regarding their situation.

Kyle looked at Mizzy and Cathy. " Thanks for the help." then he followed Sammie outside.