Tulips

27. Getting to know.

No one's POV.

Freen and Becky rode the hotel's van service to the Japanese restaurant Freen have made reservations to. Once they arrived, they thanked the driver who said will wait for them.

Freen walked first to the restaurant and went straight to the reception area. The staff looked at her and gave her a wide smile.

"Ms. Sarocha, a pleasure seeing you in our restaurant. I believe you're here for your reservation, right?"

Becky noticed the staff's tone of voice and smile. She's clearly flirting with Freen. Becky was a bit surprised that the staff recognize her. She must've seen the viral video and the interview.

"Yes, for me and my friend."

Becky thought does she need to say that? Is she intentionally making the staff known that she's just a friend? Was that her flirting back?

Becky suddenly feel annoyed specially when the staff was the one who led them. She was surprised when the staff led them to a room instead of just a table. The staff gave them a menu. After taking their orders, the staff asked only Freen if she needs anything more.

Becky didn't realize that her jealousy shows in her face. She looked really annoyed which made Freen nervous. She looked for something to talked about.

"I read this place have great reviews."

"Yeah? Does it also says about a flirty staff too?"

Burn. Freen was shocked when Becky said that. She didn't know what to say. That exact time the staff came back to serve their drinks and water. Before leaving, she gave Freen her most flirtful smile.

"Flirt." Becky said in a whisper which Freen heard.

Freen then pushed Becky's mango shake closer to her.

"Have a drink, that'll help you calm."

Becky glared at Freen who got scared for a second.

"Come on, stop sulking. What's important is, I didn't flirt back."

"Yeah you didn't. You just made it clear to her that we're friends." Becky said back before taking the mango shake.

What happened next shocked Becky, for Freen stood and sat beside Becky. She moved her closer to her, put her arm on Becky's waist and leaned so close that Becky could feel her breath on her ear. This made Becky froze.

"Would this stop your sulking?" Freen whispered that gave Becky goosebumps.

At that moment the door opened and in came a shocked staff. Freen moved her head a bit to look at the staff but still stayed close and did not remove her arm on Becky's waist.

The staff saw Freen's arm. She then composed herself and continues to enter the room pushing the food kart. She silently unloaded the plates without looking at Freen nor Becky. Once done she just bowed and left the room.

They both heard her say by the door. 'She said she's just a friend.'

Becky and Freen looked at each other and then laughed.

Freen took her arm off as she used both her hands to put the plates closer to them. Becky felt a bit sad but it vanished in a second for Freen began putting food on her plate. Becky smiled upon seeing this. She did the same for her which also made Freen smile as well.

They started eating.

"Uhmmm...this is delicious." Freen asked.

"It is. Wow." Becky out a hand on Freen's lap. "That sauce is so good with the tonkatsu."