Reckless Driving 1

He arrived at La Belle's in record time. Adjusting his tie, he stepped out, exuding the kind of power that made passersby pause and admire.

Women turned to whisper behind manicured hands, their gazes trailing the confident man in the tailored suit. Men looked and then turned to their girlfriends, trying to switch the topic in any way they could.

Jason did not care about that though. None of these women were important to him. He wanted to see only one woman.

Inside the restaurant, the air was thick with murmured conversations and the scent of overpriced wine. It seemed Mia's new boyfriend was moneyed. At least somewhat. Good for her. 

Jason spotted Mia immediately, seated with a man who looked painfully ordinary in comparison to him and her. Maybe it was just Jason being jealous though. Or maybe it was a fact. One thing that was clear to Jason though was the fact that he could see that they did not belong together.