Dancing with Fire

CHAPTER 31 - Meeting the Verners

CHAPTER 31

Brahven's Deli is a classy restaurant that defines a five-star fine dining and it is easily located in the upland area of the city. By the looks of the spacious establishment, it has expensive interiors, orchestra, dance floor and a bunch of wealthy diners. The restaurant also has a lavish garden overlooking the whole city for the couple who wants a majestic view of the city's landscape. Sandra shivered to the cold air upon stepping out of the car and cursed her see-through back. Narinig naman siya ni Trenton and gave her a slight tap on her lumbar area.

"Your back's fine, I love it." Encircling his arms gently around her waist.

Gusto niyang barahin ito pero nang maisip niya ang biglaang pagseryoso ng binata sa kotse, minabuti na lamang niyang tumahimik ng mga panahong iyon.

It was the first time she entered Brahven's and she was quickly mesmerized with the place. It was ornately designed for the gods, she thought. It has a Greece-like landscape, illuminated with different shades of yellow lights which made the place ecstatic to the eye.

Lahat ng mga tao na nasa loob ay magagara ang damit. Tama nga si Serenity, she would look like a lost teenage girl if she wore a jumpsuit or jeans and a shirt. She knew she should thank her after this night, excluding the see-through back.

They were greeted by the receptionist. "Good evening sir. Do you have a reservation?"

"Yes." He said, "Reservation under Terrence Verner please."

"Yes. This way please."

He led them to the hanging garden just outside the main diner on the second floor. They were then brought to the table with a clear view of the whole city. When they got near, she noticed Trenton's mood changing. The man that was already there stood up and greeted them.

"Good evening monsieur." Trenton said, shaking the man's hand. "If you would not mind, here with me is my beautiful wife, Alessandra. Alessandra, this is Terrence Verner."

Terrence was the rich frenchman Trenton was telling her about. She can't help but scrutinize him. A man in his late thirties, he is an inch taller than Trenton. Hindi man siya kasinggwapo ng katabi niyang binata ay malakas naman ang appeal nito dahil sa kanyang tindig, sense of elegance and sophistication. He was wearing a gray tuxedo that suits his physique and features well. He also has this intense gray eyes, but she noticed it's a little distant and lacked enthusiasm. His jawline may say that the two men standing beside her are somewhat related.

"I would never." Taking Sandra's hand, planting a soft peck on it. "It's a pleasure to meet you madame." His voice thick and smooth.

"Uh, thank you monsieur." Nahihilaw namang sagot ng dalaga, her hand shaking from his firm hold.

I've never met someone with an aura so intimidating it would make you want to kneel before him.

"Please, call me Terrence. Have a seat you two." Waving his hand to the two vacant seats in front of him.

Pagkatapos ng warm up introductions ay nag-usap na ang dalawang binata tungkol sa propositions at designs na hinanda ni Trenton. They had dinner and continued to talk about it over dessert.

All is going well.

"I believe your lovely wife gives you so much ideas and inspiration." His lips curved a little.

"She's busy with her studies as of this moment, but yes, she does have propositions in mind that I couldn't resist." Trenton agreed, winking at her surreptitiously.

"I'm glad to hear some of them." And his eyes moved to Sandra's face.

What am I going to say now?