Silence in the sound

Chapter Nine

We got into town quicker, than expected, we arrived with ten minutes to four and were nearing the main road. Deklan put his hand on my lower back to encourage our couple charade, it sent a quick shiver up my spine! I leaned slightly into him and his warmth wrapped its cosy embrace around my waist.

The more we walked, the more I thought... what the hell was Deklan planning to put a tracking device on someone for? Like, this wasn't your daily evening outing and the more possibilities I can up with, the less I wanted to know which one was true. Deklan told me we had to take a quick detour before going to dinner, he took me to a small boutique on the west side of town. I was presented to a range of the most gorgeous dresses!
D: Take your pick, my treat

Deklan said with a proud smirk.

I blushed a little as I walked around the little boutique, examining all of the glorious dresses intensely. Many of them caught my eye but in the back corner of the store I spotted a beautiful yellow sun dress, it was flowy, and it was just right for me!
D: Are you sure you want to get that one?

T: I'm positive

D: It'll be freezing cold later... but, it's your call.

Deklan was wearing pants, a nice t-shirt and jacket so I could tell he was going to be nice and warm, but I didn't care much for the weather.

Deklan purchased the dress and told me to put it on, and so I did.

D: Wow, you look a lot better than I expected

T: I don't know what sort of compliment that is but I guess I'll take it since you paid for the dress

I said rolling my eyes and walking off ahead of him to reach the destination.

We continued to walk until we arrived at the restaurant.

Deklan opened the door,

D: After you m'lady

I looked at him deviously, knowing he would never want to do this if it wasn't for his little undercover activities.

The waitress sat us down in a two seat table near the back of the room

Deklan struck up some small talk between us while we examined the menu trying to decide what I wanted to eat. I thought it would be funny to put a dent in Deklan's wallet so I ordered one of the most expensive pastas.

When the waitress came over Deklan requested his food and was followed by me

T: Chilli Crab Linguine

I said chucking a grin Deklan's way.

The waitress took our menus once we finished ordering and Deklan and I were left to just chit chat

T: I'm surprised you didn't order another BLT

I said beginning to let out an unwanted wheeze

Deklan rolled his eyes,

D: Stop it dear, not all of us are greedy fuckers who order one of the most expensive pasta dishes.

He said as he slowly allowed his arm to make its way over the table and find mine.

I let my hand fall into his and we gazed into each other's eyes.

I know it was just for show but, fuck, how could we do this as imitation when a week ago it was real, raw and unprovoked emotion.

I snapped out of my internal dilemma when the waitress came over to us with our dishes.

D: Thanks

Deklan spoke politely and the waitress gently nodded her head in approval before walking off.

My crab linguine was an absolute cuisine and to be honest, I was paying so much attention to my dish that I had totally forgotten what Deklan ordered.

I gobbled up my meal like a silly little goblin, forgetting I was meant to be acting like I was on a date. Deklan stared at me in horror after witnessing the sight of me forcing down my dish.

After that moment, I made sure to stay true to my composure and act all ladylike and what not. After I finished my food I had to wait the BLT boy Deklan to finish his. Once Deklan finished he insisted on going up to pay, as if he was some sort of gentleman.

He came back over to the table and put out his hand to help me up, and although I wanted to be my petty self, I took his hand as I wanted our "love" to look authentic and real.

We joked and laughed while walking out of the restaurant, until we got outside.

D: Do you remember the plan?

Deklan asked, leaning his head down and close to my ear.

T: Ready as ever

I said putting my hand down to encourage him to hold it back

D: Then let's do this.

Deklan said grasping onto my hand tightly, as we walked over to the ice cream street on the main road.