Chapter 17

What? I can't wear that it's too exposed.

"Are you serious? This is the most decent clothing I have"

Well, I can't wear it.

"Yeah you can " she said as she took the green floral clothe from her and walked to the mirror. "See? It's just a little opened at the back"

A little? No I can't. Willow argued not even wanting to accept the idea.

" Wait don't tell me you're shy? Because I have seen you worn way worse" Emily pointed.

He's my supervisor I don't want him to lo…

"All the more reason to dress sexy so he'd know work Willow and casual Willow are two different people, come on "

Urg, okay fine I'm doing this but I don't like it.

"That's my girl" Emily rejoices with excitement, so let's talk ACCESORIES…

***

I looked at my self, wow I looked pretty.

You should be a fashion designer or a makeup artist. I can't believe this is me.

" when is he coming to pick you ?"

We agreed on 9:00, he'll be here any minute.

"You got this Lo, he seems like a nice guy ".

Yeah he really is, the other day, I was stranded at work and he drove me all the home, he may not seem like it but he's a really nice guy, and he's tall and masculine hmmm boy is he FINE!!

Emily laughed. Willow? You're spiraling.

Few seconds later she gets a call.

He's here she announce with excitement.

When she stepped out of her apartment he was right by her door.

Hey.

Hi, She gave a little smile.

You look, nice.

Thank you, you don't look bad yourself.

He chuckled, shall we? He asked extending his arm.

He had earlier made a reservation in a 5star restaurant he found on the internet his palms were sweating, and he thanked God she wasn't holding his hand, breath he told himself as he looked down at her, she was so small and pretty, and that dress, that dress would make any guy stop and stare, it really brings out her tempting physique, she looked prettier today, not like isn't pretty any other day, you know what I mean.

And her lips, that gloss, it made him more attracted to her.

He was a lot older 5? Six years? But he didn't care, he just liked being around her, the little conversations they had, he was intrigued, he would go to work every morning with the hope of seeing her walk through that door, even if she never really kept to time.

Always with her little purse, if it wasn't green today, it was brown tomorrow,

Her curly hair was also attractive, the way she'd pack it in a bun or let it fall, quietly bragging about her features and her eyes, her brown eyes which could be seen from afar, when she looks at him he always feels like he needed to protect her by all means necessary.

" I hope you like this place, I found it off the internet, a certain some one told me to be more open with the tech age.

Yeah I do, just hoping the food here tastes great, I'm starving. she picked up a menu.

Sydney motioned for a waiter to come and she took their order.

What?, no flirtatious stares from this waiter today? She asked, then snickered.

Huh? Oh, Haha very funny. I told you I just found out about this place.

So Mr Calvary, I never sort you out to be the date type, you really are full of surprises.

He smiled. Well I wanted to spend time with you, so I thought a date would be nice even if it's not really my cup of tea.

She blushed.

You wanna spend time with me?

Yeah, you are, intriguing…

I wanna know what's going on in that head of yours. He added

Probably "when's our food gonna get here? I'm starving." She teased

He smirked.

But really tho, is this allowed? Cause your kinda like my boss so I ju…

Shuush, out here, I'm not your boss I'm just Sydney a guy who's out on a date with a really pretty girl he likes.

She blushed so hard her face turned red.

The food came, it was intalian pasta smeared with garlic and lime, a medium rare stake cooked at 130°-140°F), her mouth watered and she couldn't wait to dig in.

She clapped excitedly as they Served her food in front of her.

Wait I need a picture.

She brings out her phone to take a picture.

Sydney?

A tall woman dressed in a black fitted gown and a fur coat who looks to be in her late twenties to early thirties walked up to them.

I knew I spotted you. She smiled broadly,

Her lips were red ,crimson red dripping gloss. A man stood right next to her, dressed in all black, he had that face like he'd just smelt something really bad, and his gut was churning inside out. He was her body guard

Hi, Diane.

I can't believe this, how long has it been ? Two? Three years?

She asked again trying to create a conversation and totally ignoring who sat by her side.

It's been four years actually. Sydney replied without an expression on his face.

Willow sat and waited to be introduced.

They exchanged pleasantries for some minutes and the woman gave him her card.

We are having a party at my convo downtown, I would really love for you to be there syd She said and flirtatiously kissed his cheek goodbye.

Syd?, was that a nickname? Willow felt out of place.

But the tall brunette was elegant and mere looking at her you could tell she knew people, she looked wealthy.

Willow just sat there, looking at her food, she had suddenly lost her appetite.

I'm sorry about that he apologized,after she left .

What was that? She couldn't understand why he couldn't acknowledge the fact that she was here with him, she wanted to brush it off but her mind won't let her.

Why didn't you introduce us? She asked staring at her meal.

Oh, well I didn't see it necessary besides you may never see her again, she never stays in a place long enough to actually make friends and have a life .

I Don't mean to pry, but you suddenly, Seem upset, is she an ex.?

He stares at her for awhile.

Yes she is,but we are not here to talk about one snobby ex are we? He asked playfully.

I guess not, if you put it that way, she said caving in.

I put it that way, you know what? This wasn't part my plan for tonight but would you like to ride those big rides at the amusement park with me? He asked.

She gave an upside down smile which slowly turned to a big smile.

She nods, okay let's do it.

They ate their meal and one time Sydney passed her a tissue to wipe the meat juice by the corner of her lip.

He was attentive and intentional.

Sydney paid the check at the counter while she waited for him by the door.

Shall we?

And without an announcement he held her hands, she looked at his hands and hers, and a small smile found its way to her face.

His hands where big and almost covered hers but she didn't mind.

He looked down at her and caught her smiling, she looked pretty when she smiled.

**

At the other end Chris had completely moved in with his siblings since there mom went MIA with the mask of business he had to look over the little ones,

Every night he'd walk around and check up on them, he had to, he couldn't sleep anyways his insomnia was getting worse, he took pills but it just didn't seem to help.

He sat by the kitchen counter like he did every night, sipping warm milk and looking at his iPad, he heard footsteps behind him and quickly turned to see whom it was.

What are you doing up so late , he asked as his eyes glanced towards the clock on the wall.

" I couldn't sleep" Lory confessed.

He looked at her she looked frightened.

Nightmares?

Yeah.

Wanna talk about it? He asked

"No not really, we could play a game tho " she suggested walking out of the kitchen, through the glass doors.

L? Wait up. Is it healthy for you to be up so late? Or even play video games at night?

"Ughh" she groaned, I'm literally sick of every one treating me like I'm a baby, I broke my leg I don't have cancer.

Don't joke around with that, Chris scolded with a straight face.

I'm not joking I'm being dead ass, if everyone keeps treating me like I'm gonna break, how am I ever gonna get better? She asked sitting on the coach now.

He sighed. I had no idea you felt that way, he confessed.

Well I do, I'm not saying I don't want all the love and attention you all give me, I'm just saying sometimes it's annoying and too much just all up in my face yunno. She went on

Its okay I get it, I just didn't want you to feel left out and not loved since your mom isn't here.

Aww big bro, I could never feel unloved when you're here. She lied as she hugged him.

Alexa turn on the T.v, she called out and the L.G signature OLED R T.V turned on.

Let's do this, Chris said has he handed her the game pad.

I'm gonna crush you.

Yeah right. In your dreams.

By the corner of the wall stood a shadowy feature, watching them as they play, it had been there for awhile, but nobody noticed.

It phone rang and it answered

Hello? Yes they are both here.