Kiara is an Indian girl living in NYC. She's a PHd candidate at NYU and has a dream of teaching as an International Relations' Professor someday. She is kind sweet and hopelessly romantic. On the other side, there's Ryan, a doctor by profession, he'...
Kiara was there! Tbh! I was surprised. I wasn't expecting her to be Elina's friend, the one my brother has set me up with. But, damn! She was looking amazing. Her brown hair was neatly set. That Rusty colour was complimenting her dusky skin tone and her big coffee brown eyes. I mean how someone can look both elegant and hot at the same time? I was in my thoughts when John and El went to the dance floor and left us alone. There was an awkward silence. I mean we both know we are on a date but after our first encounter, it was very awkward. I could see, she was nervous and uncomfortable so I decided to break the ice. "Hey! Do you need anything to drink?" "Yes, I mean No. I mean I haven't eaten anything since morning and an empty stomach drink really doesn't suit me. Also, I'm starving!!" She said "Oh! Even I didn't get time to eat the lunch, do you want anything to eat here?" "Actually, I was thinking, if you don't mind. Can we eat somewhere else? I don't like nightclubs tbh!" "There's not an issue but El and John?" I asked "We are on a date no? So it doesn't matter where we want to spend our time. Can we please go, otherwise I'm going alone?" "Okay! Lady, let's go. But Let me tell you, J don't know anything about NYC. Do you have any place in mind?" "Yes, I have. And you'll like it. It's just three blocks away" "After you then" Since El and John were enjoying the nightclub, I texted John that I am going with Kiara to grab something to eat. There was silence when we were walking. We were not speaking at all. But the silence was comfortable. I mean who wouldn't have liked the long walk on NYC streets with a beautiful girl. She was looking so beautiful today. She has put on her jacket and walking rubbing her palm. She's feeling cold. I offered her my jacket but she denied it and told me that she enjoys the cold weather of NYC. I was tired. I didn't get any sleep today and now all this walking. She told me the food place is just 3 blocks away but we are walking for 20 minutes. "We're here. Just two more minutes" she said. I don't know how she got to know I'm tired because I didn't complain. Maybe she read my face. "It's okay" "Do you remember this place?" She pointed towards a pedestrian. "It does look familiar," I replied "This is the place where we first met." "The same place where your coffee got spilt because of me?" "Yes! And that's side is the restaurant. My favourite restaurant-- Rico's" she said "This restaurant also looks familiar." "Let's go in," she said and I followed her. "Hey, Granny!" "Kiara, my favourite customer and who's this handsome with you?" "Granny!!" I said surprisingly. She was Mrs Collins. I didn't know her restaurant name is Rico's "You know her?" Kiara asked. "Of course Sweety! I met Ryan yesterday. He's new to NYC." Granny said "You remember me, Granny?" "Of course I do. I read your face dear and your face is hard to forget." "Granny loves to do face reading Ryan and she tells everything right," Kiara said Before I could say anything granny asked our order. "Our special," Kiara said and turned to me. "Ryan, I'm sorry I placed your order but believe me you will not regret it. I promise" "It's okay Kiara," I said and we took our seats. It was 9 PM and there were few people in the restaurant. We took the seat near the window and everything was looking beautiful. (The view)
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I took a look at the restaurant and the interiors were amazing. I got the homely feeling. Yesterday I couldn't take the look at the restaurant as I was in the rush. But today with all lightning, the restaurant was looking beautiful. (The Restaurant)
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"So what's actually your special order," I asked "Actually it's soup à l'oignon(onion soup) with some white beans stewed with meat, Flamiche and churros and Yes! They serve it with red wine. This is our special because Granny makes everything without any meat and egg. Actually, I'm vegetarian."
"Sound french" "Oh, Yes! Granny is french and her husband is American. She was the famous chef of her time." "I guess you know a lot about granny!" "Yes! I and Elina know her since the first day of this cafe. Actually, her son and wife died in a car accident a few years back and she and her husband had the responsibility of their grandchildren-- Marie and Gabrielle. Hence, they opened this restaurant with the insurance money. Elina helped them a lot in marketing that too without any fee. Sometimes I tutor their grandkids. That's why this special treatment. But only in 2 years, this place got really popular. Tbh! This place is the best place in NYC" "Well! Let's see then." And then Our order came. "Ummm…wow! This is delicious. I mean You were right Kiara" "I'm always right and You can call me Kiyah! My near and dear ones call me Kiyah." "So, I'm your near and dear one?" "No! No. But I don't hate you that's why. Wait! Do you Hate me for that day?" She asked "No. Definitely not. And even If I'm but after this food definitely not." "You should try their pizza as well," she said "Maybe next time when you'll bring me here, I'll definitely try their pizza." "So there will be next time?" "Yes. I mean I'm new to this city and I've no friend to show me around. Kiara! Will you be my friend in this city" I said with puppy eyes and pout. "Stop being dramatic Ryan and it's okay, I'll show you around," she said smiling "But will you be my friend" "Yes, Ryan! I'll be your friend" "In that case, don't call me Ryan. You know all my near and dear ones call me Rey" "Okay Rey! I'll be your friend and show you around."
