Secret Love

Chapter 7

Stepping out of the elevator, Levi was in awe at the scenery that greeted him; the whole floor was decorated in light colours accompanied by decorations of plants and lighting giving off a romantic vibe; a small, slender woman holding two menus underneath her armpits walked up to them.

"Good evening, sir, a table for two."

"Yes, please."

"Please follow me; here are your menus. Would you like any refreshments?"

"Two glasses of your finest champagne, please."

"Certainly coming right up."

Once the waiter left to do Dante's bidding Levi leaned on the table and spoke in a low voice. 

"I can't drink; why did you order alcohol for me."

"Alight, when the waitress comes, I'll ask her for a glass of water for you; what do you want to eat"

Levi did not reply; instead, he opens the menu and scanned through the dishes along with the price; as soon as he saw how much it cost for a plate of pasta, Levi wanted to throw the menu far away. Why is it so expensive?

"Just order what you want."

Feeling guilty about his thoughts, Levi responded in a low voice once again

"Get me whatever your getting. I don't mind."

Dante smile at the request but did not reply

After eating, Dante once again grabbed hold of Levi's hands, leading him towards the exit; this time, however, Levi did not pull his hands away, afraid of the aftermath that will follow afterwards.

Arriving at the underground car park, Levi walked behind Dante with his head lowered, watching the man's muscular back. 

From up ahead, a loud voice called out to Dante, echoing in the car park; out of instinct, Levi let go of the hand holding his and slowed his steps, distancing himself from Dante, feeling the loss of the other warm hand Dante turned around to see the small figure a few steps away from him before giving his attention to the person that had called out to him.

"Dante, if I knew that you would be coming here, I would've tagged along." 

"Leon, I came here with Levi."

"Levi, whose Levi we both don't have any friends by that name"

"I do," said Dante reaching out to grab hold of Levi's hands, holding them securely in his much larger ones

"I see. Is this your new toy? I've never seen you with a guy before; it always used to be a hot female with big boobs."

Hearing those words being spoken, Levi felt out of place; lifting his head; Levi scanned the person standing in front of him; he was a foot shorter than Dante with handsome features next to him was a beautiful woman her slim arms were around his own.

"See you back at campus," said Dante ending the conversation, pulling Levi along 

Levi walked around to the passenger side, quietly waiting patiently for the car to be unlocked, opening the door; Levi sat down on the red leather seats replaying the words that were just spoken between Dante and the person named Leon.

Why is the thought of Dante being with someone else affecting him so much? Did he not want to escape from this person earlier, the very same person who had stolen his first kiss.

"Don't listen to him; he speaks nonsense all the time," said Dante as he started up the car, its engine roaring to life.

"What you do with your life is up to you; it has nothing to do with me."

"Before, Yes, but now.."

"Please take me back. I've got a lot to do," said Levi

Dante reversed his sleek sports car out of the parking lot; once they exited the car park, the sky had turned dark, gone were the people that had occupied the streets earlier. Restaurants and cafes near and far lit up, luring people who enjoyed the nightlife.

Fifteen minutes later, the car was parked at the same spot it was in earlier; taking off his seatbelt, Levi got out of the car and proceeded to walk in the directions of his dorm without acknowledging the person behind him.