Dinner date

Janet and Dylan were having their breakfast in silence. She looked at Dylan who was immersed in his newspaper reading…

-” Lan… “ Janet called while looking at him.

-” Uhhh… “ Dylan hummed without looking up from the newspaper.

Janet took a deep breath to control herself and said…

-” Lan, I'm talking. At least look at me. “

-” Sorry love.. Tell me what it is.. “ Dylan looked up from the newspaper and sipped his coffee.

-” Don't forget about the date. I will send you the address and time.”

-” No jane.. I promise I will be on time.” Dylan assured her with a smile and shifted his concentration back to the newspaper.

-” What is it in the newspaper that you can't even look at me for some time. “ Janet shook her head.

-” Seriously Jane.. You are a lawyer and you talk like this… ? What is there to look at each other without saying anything..? “ Dylan chuckled at her words.

-” Forget it. You won't get it. “ Janet shook off the thought until he was ready to come to dinner.

-” Sir, all are waiting for you in the office. Our client will be reached at noon and you still haven't approved the presentation. “ Luise entered the dining room and said while passing a smile to Janet and again looked serious as his boss was present there.

Janet smiled back and took her and Dylan’s plate to the kitchen as she never let the workers clean their plate. She looked at Suzane who was watching her.

-” What happened aunty..? You are looking at me, as if it's your first time you saw me.. “ Janet chuckled.

-” Haaiya...this kid..( slapped Janet’s shoulder playfully) You look pale. That's why I looked at you.. “

-” Oh.. I thought I gained more beauty over the night.. “ Janet laughed loudly while rubbing her shoulder with a pout.

-” You hurted me this time, aunt.. “ Janet whined.

-” Really..? Then I will make your favourite for you at lunch.. “ Suzane coaxed Janet just like the way she did in the past.

Not in the past, Everyday Janet would complain unnecessarily only to get her favourite dishes. They are more like mom and daughter and she loved Janet very much. She has money, fame and she is independent.Even after having everything she is still down to earth and never forgets what she was in the past.

Maybe everyone knew her as the wife of the great Dylan Braxton and a top notch criminal lawyer who takes high remuneration from her clients. But no one knew the bubbly and kind Janet Ezekiel who appeared in the court for free just for the people who deserve justice but lack money. Sometimes she even pays the firm's fee for them. And now Suzane was looking at the happy face of Janet who is happy just because of her favourite dishes.

-” Are you happy..? “ Suzane.

-” Very much. And you know what, I'm gonna be double happy because tonight me and Dylan are going for a dinner date.” Janet clapped her hands in excitement.

-” Really… ? Then I'm spared from making dinner.. “ Suzane

-” You are so lazy, aunt.. “ Janet stomped her feet on the floor because she didn't get the expected reply from Suzane.

-” Hahaha… chill.. I'm so so happy for you… you may have a romantic date tonight.. “ Suzane laughed loudly.

-” Now I'm happy… “ Janet smiled widely and walked out of the kitchen but again came back and kissed Suzane on her cheek.

-” Tonight I may make you happy too.. “

-” What does it mean..? “ asked Suzane.

But Janet already walked out the kitchen and on the way she waved her hands towards Suzane.

-” This kid… “ Suzane shook her head.

Janet roamed her eyes around the dinner room and hall but didn't find Dylan anywhere. One of the servants who was cleaning the hall saw this and said…

-” Miss, sir is already gone. “

-” Oh. Okay. Thank you. “

Janet smiled at the servant and walked to her favourite place. Her glass room. She took a book she was reading and settled herself on the couch. Then pinned her headphones to ears and played the music… Here is her peaceful day at her favourite place along with her favourite music…

After having her lunch, Janet got ready and walked out of her room only after sending the information of place and time for their dinner date to Dylan.

-” Where are you going Janet..? The dinner is at night. “ Suzane widened her eyes.

-” I have to go somewhere, before going to dinner. So I will leave now. Did you forget about your gift..? I'm going for it. “ Janet winked at Suzane and walked out of their home.

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The day passed very smoothly with Dylan and Janet busy with their own chores. At this time, Janet was sitting in a small restaurant where usually middle class people came to have dinner. Janet was sitting on a corner side table and was watching outside. She could see some gazes on her.

Some people who knew her were wondering why the great Mrs. Braxton was having her dinner at such a cheap restaurant while people who don't know her identity were looking at her as they felt she was so beautiful and alluring. She was sipping plain water from time to time and again looked at the busy road when a little boy about ten or eleven year came beside her…

-” Why don't you order anything.. ? “

Janet was startled with the sudden barge into her La La Land and looked at the little boy. She was about to say she will order very soon but chose to tease the boy..

-” I don't want to order anything. I just wanted to sit here and watch the road. “

-” Really..? You Look rich. Why don't you go to that restaurant and continue your gawking there… ?” The boy looked unhappy and pointed his fingers outside towards a five star restaurant opposite of their restaurant.

-” What does it have to do with you, little man..? I Will sit wherever I want. I'm Paying for this table. So basically now I own this table for a time being. “

-” Because you are not eating and there are a lot of people who are waiting outside for their turn and feeling hungry. “ The boy snapped back.

Janet looked at the boy in surprise as she never thought he would be compassionate towards others at a little age. She was about to say something when an old man pulled the boy’s ears.

-” What are you doing here..? Huu..? Why don't you go and study? “ The old man asked with a serious look.

-” As if you have a lot of money to teach me. “ The boy snapped back and walked towards an old lady who was busy in the kitchen with other workers.

Janet followed his figure until he was invisible to him in surprise and looked at the old man…

-” Who is he, grandpa… ? I never saw him. “ asked Janet to the old man

-” I found him last month just in front of this restaurant. He was eloped from his aunty’s home as she tortured him. So I took him in for a company. You know we don't have our children with us. They just need the money we make from this restaurant. I even got admission for him in school because he is too bright in study. But he acts lazy because we don't have enough money to spend on his education. “ The old man explained.

-” He has an interesting character. “ Janet chuckled. From their conversation it was visible that Janet was a regular customer in the restaurant.

-” He is. Sometimes I even feel he is twenty year old and has problems with growth…. “

-” Hahahaha… “ Janet and the old man laughed out loud in unison.

Watching them laughing the boy again came beside Janet and looked at her with his angry eyes which Janet found too cute.

-” Are you here to mock me with my grandpa..? “

-” Sorry, angry man. We were just talking about you.. Tell Me, what's your name? “

-” Why..? Do you want to send me back to my aunt’s home..? “ The boy asked. Even though he looked angry his eyes were filled with fear which made Janet’s heart soft.

-” No.. I wanted to admit you to a good school. “ Janet winked at the boy.

The boy looked at Janet doubtfully but he saw his Grandpa looking at him With a smile. It encouraged him. He smiled from ear to ear and replied…

-” Noah… My name is Noah.. “

-” Nice name… “ Janet.

-”Only a Nice name..? Did you change your mind… ? Ohh.. This is why I don't believe in rich people.. “ Noah shook his head.

-” Of course I remember my words. So don't act like an old man. Be a little boy as you are.. “ Janet smacked on his head.

-” So I can go to school..? Can I study..? “ He asked in excitement.

Watching him excited just for his education made her happy. She nodded her head in agreement and asked…

-” What will you do after studying..? “ Janet.

-” I will find a job and will take care of grandpa and grandma.. “ Noah said without even thinking for a second.

Janet again smiled as the little boy was finding his own way to her heart.

-” Then be a good boy and start to study. “ Janet patted his shoulder.

The old man was looking at her and smiled…

-” You still didn't change. Not even a bite.”

-” Everyone has the right to Education, Grandpa. He is intelligent. So we should send him to study because education and knowledge are the only permanent investment we can give to him. “

Listening to Janet, he again smiled and patted on her hands..

-” Are you waiting for Dylan.. ? “

The old man asked as Janet Was a daily customer there. When she found a boyfriend and got married to him she always brought Dylan there. Both Dylan and Janet loved his food and now the only one he could see was Janet who visits here occasionally and will watch the busy road Sitting in her favourite corner.

-” Yes.. There is some more time for him to reach. I just wanted to enjoy the view as I had a day off today. “

-” It's good. It's been a long time since I have met him. “ The old man replied and walked away to serve his other customers.

Janet again looked back at the road and waited for Dylan to reach. She was feeling extremely happy as it was the best day of her life… she looked at the opposite five star restaurant and where only rich people used to go and her eyes caught on a young couple who was getting out of that restaurant. A smile Appeared on Janet’s face in the memory of their past…

Janet was bored sitting in the restaurant as it was already past seven in the evening. She has messaged Dylan that he has to be here at seven o’clock. She took her phone and dialled his number but no one answered the call.

-” Did he really forget about the dinner..? But he did read the message. “ Janet talked to herself when the old woman came near her.

-” What happened dear..? Isn't Dylan is not still here..?”

-” He must be on the way, grandma. He has promised me that he will be here to have dinner with me. I think he must have been late because of the new clients with whom he has signed a big deal. “

Janet explained. She was wondering why she is giving so much explanation to grandma. But at the same time knew she was not explaining, in fact she was consoling herself with an excuse.

-” Yes dear. After all, he is a successful businessman now. “ Grandma patted on her shoulder.

Even though Janet was not saying anything she could see the pain and hurt in Janet’s eyes. Janet smiled at the old lady and averted her look back to the busy road. The old lady left her alone after watching some new customers enter.

Janet again waited for an hour but still couldn't find the figure she was looking for. She was about to get up from her chair in disappointment when a familiar car stopped on the road side. A wide smile appeared in Janet’s lips watching the figure getting down from the car.

-” I knew lan.. I knew you won't forget the dinner and ditch me. “

Janet clapped her hands in happiness which earned weird gazes from the other customers. But she was least bothered about it and she was happy in her own world watching Dylan and the thought of having their dinner like in the past. But her happiness only had a short life like a flower. She saw another man getting down from Dylan's car and they walked into the restaurant opposite to her followed by the other employees( employees related to the project).

Janet looked at the disappearing figure of Dylan. The hands which were clapping in excitement were still frozen in the air. Janet felt an urge to throw up and she felt an uncontrollable pain in her throat which was rolling up to her head. Janet gulped a mouth full of breath to lessen the pain she was feeling right now and bit her lips when she realised the pain was transforming into tears…

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