VIII : His wishes

The next dish arrived, and I couldn't help but lean in a little closer as the chef carefully placed thin slices of wagyu beef on a small, sleek plate. The meat looked like it was practically melting, marbled with just the right amount of fat. It glistened under the soft lighting, making it look even more irresistible.

The chef added a touch of finishing salt and a light drizzle of sauce before setting the plate down in front of us. Axel didn't say anything, but I could tell he was as eager as I was to try it.

I picked up my chopsticks, my hands trembling just a bit with anticipation, and took a piece of the wagyu. The moment it touched my tongue, I was in heaven. The beef was buttery, tender, and so flavorful that it felt like it was dissolving in my mouth. The sauce was subtle, enhancing the natural richness of the meat without overpowering it. Each bite was an experience, and I savored every second.

Axel glanced at me, raising an eyebrow as if to say, Told you it was good. I just nodded, too wrapped up in the incredible taste to respond properly.

"This is… amazing," I finally whispered, my voice a little breathless.

"Only the best here," Axel said casually, taking his own bite, though I could see the satisfaction in his eyes.

The wagyu was unlike anything I had ever tasted. It wasn't just food—it was a moment. A perfect, luxurious moment I never wanted to end.

Everytime we finish the dish on our plate, the Chef will refill the meat again and again. Just like all you can eat, but the thing is this is an omakase restaurant not a buffet one. From what I usually watch on TV, I don't think Omakase is an all you can eat restaurant but it's more a Japanese course set type of restaurant.

I wonder how much we would have spent after eating this much meat, I don't think I have ever eaten this high quality cut of meat before, I shoved my mouth into all the meat, even when I still haven't finished chewed the earlier meat.

A chuckle was heard, and when I turned my head I saw that Axel burst into laughter, "Your face looks like a full squirrel." He poked my cheek, which was full of meat.

How he looked at me was the same as someone would look at little children, he looked like he adored me.

After we both couldn't fill our mouths due to an overly full stomach, Axel said to the Chef to stop giving us the main dish. "Can I take out the dessert now?" The Chef was asking us,

"Can you still eat the dessert?" Axel asked me, "Is that even a question? Please!" I gave my fullest smile. Hearing my enthusiastic response the Chef replied to my smile, and began to prepare the dessert.

"To be honest, I still don't understand why you took me here," Finally I said it, "because earlier, you clearly said that you had a plan with a woman."

"You are a woman, aren't you?" With an ease, Axel answered my question.

I don't show any expression to him, as a sign that I wasn't satisfied with his answers.

"It's because when I told you that I have a date with another woman, you looked so sad, and remember how you asked me for a date yesterday. I just did you a favor." The arrogant Axel was back, I rolled my eyes.

"Well, thank you for doing me the favor, Your highness." I said sarcastically, He laughed a bit.

"Also, I haven't done discussing the plan that we had," Axel said

"I will agree that we will have lessons three times a week, if–"

Wait a minute,"Didn't we agree earlier?" I protested and cut his words, "Can you let me finish my words first?" Axel spoke softly, something that He seldom did.

"Only for the remaining two days, you have to make my wish come true."

"Huh? Please elaborate more." I knitted my eyebrows, "Can you speak less formal, like I was your friend? We aren't in the office right now." His attention got divided about how I talked.

"But you are still my boss though." I tried to be more rational, but I can't help to curious about what he meant by 'the other two wishes days'

"Please Go on." I asked him to continue, I wanted to hear his explanation,

"Like what we did today, This will count as my wish. As simple as that, okay?" Axel tried to explain

Well, If the rest of his wishes are as good as today, I can't complain. But remember that this man in front of you is Axel Kusuma. There is no way that will always be this understanding. One week ago, he stated clearly how he didn't want me to be his employee. Maybe It still hasn't changed.

"But, if you can't make it come true, for the whole week there will be no lesson. How is it?" Axel was finishing his words. That's it. That's what he wanted, so we will have less lessons meetings.

I can't help feeling suspicious about his plan.

"Okay, but your wish will not be like today? Will it always be different?" I asked, "Of course." He replied.

"What is your wish for next week?" I asked, I have to prepare my heart first,

"It's a secret, It won't be fun if I tell you now." Axel showed his cheeky right dimple.

I took my time to think first, Axel looked like he had made his mind, I don't I can talk this out of him. Better than no lesson at all, right?

"Deal, but your wish always has to be appropriate, No skinship, No breaking the law, and don't make me spend too much money."

"What is your card limit?" Suddenly he asked me curiously,

"Uhmm… I don't remember my card limit." I have never even thought about my card limit, because I always use it just enough.

Wow what a scary question, what if all my savings are gone because I have to treat this spoilt ass rich man. I will be bankrupt in a night.

"I was just kidding, Relax Cora." He laughed, "Remember I am your boss. Let me handle the money. Just spend your time."

Whatever his wishes, as long as it's not the three things I mentioned earlier, I think I can still manage all of it.

"Deal." He shook my hand, and at the same time the Chef came and gave us the whole set of dessert. Pudding cake, and fruits.

After we finished everything, Axel took me home. "Your family have a fried chicken restaurant?"

"Yep, since I was born. It's a small family business." I explained it little bit,

"I love fried chicken, should I visit next time?" He raised his eyebrows up and down, he was teasing me.

"I will appreciate it if you don't." I rejected him with a polite smile, tried to give a line there.

"When you are ready to introduce me to your parents then," I'm sure he doesn't mean what he said so I just ignored it.

"Thank you for the meal, Axel." After that, I got out of his fancy blue car.

He rolled his car window down, a wind blew his hair. "Nice date today, Cora." He closed one of his eyes, and drove away.

Did… Did he just wink at me?

And why the heck did he look kind of fine? What did you do Cora? Did you just have a date with Axel the freaking Kusuma?

Remember Cora, It should have been him who fell in love, not the other way.