THE LORDS

Chapter 13

It has been a week since the event happened with Collette and Hendrix. She had barely seen him over the past week because by the time she wakes up he has left and he comes back late at night when she has retired to her room. Although Skyler stopped by whenever he was free to check up on her. Her phone vibrating in her hand broke her thoughts off and she quickly checked the message thinking it was Rima.
It's been a long painful week Angel. Can I see you to atleast apologize properly, no funny business. If you're up to it I'll pick you up by 7 this evening.
She had almost ignored this message but something stopped her. He last messaged her the week before trying to apologize and she ignored the message but she decided it was time to face it.
"You're paying for the food" she replied and she immediately saw the three dots indicating he was typing
"As you wish mi lady" the message came.
She lazily got up to look for something to wear and it clicked to her that she had forgotten to ask him where he was taking her to so that she'll know what to wear.
"He's just going to apologize which I'm not sure If I'll accept yet so I'll wear what I want" she said to herself as she laid down back on her bed.
Collette didn't have a shift at the restaurant today so she made use of her free time to rest and seeing she still had about three hours before it was 7, she decided to make some snacks. She hummed her way to the kitchen and started what she wanted to do. She just decided to make some brownies and she ate it with cold milk. By the time she was done, it was already 5:30pm so she freshened up, dried her hair and she settled for a red thin strapped shirt with black jeans and her boots then she applied some mascara and lip gloss, grabbed her jacket and left.
The one thing she didn't like is being late for an appointment, official or not. When she came outside she saw him standing in front of the car and she took in his appearance.
He was putting on a white dress shirt with the first four buttons open, exposing her to his well built chest and a silver chain on his and from his suit pants, she could only assume his suit jacket was sitting in the car and he possibly came straight from work. His hair was a bit ruffled up and he looked very handsome with it.
When he saw her, his eyes immediately lit up and he walked towards her.
"You came, I was worried you'd change you mind" Antonio said with a smile.
"There was a high chance of that happening. What would you have done if I cancelled" she asked.
"Let's not talk about negative things Angel" he said and let her to the car.
The car ride was silent as Collette stayed at one end and stared out the window.
"Can I hold your hand?"Antonio asked breaking the silence, she turned and gave him a sweet smile.
"No you cannot" she replied and he smiled in shock.
"I guess we've not gotten there yet" he said more to himself.
"Please turn on the music" She said nicely.
"What type do you listen to" Antonio asked.
"Any type is okay for now" she replied and Antonio signalled for the chauffeur to turn on the music. The sound instantly filled the air and Antonio watched as Collette closed her eyes to take it in.
"Will you stop staring at me" she said without looking away from the window.
"You make it hard to" he replied and she turned to him just to roll her eyes and take her focus back to the window.
After a while the music stopped and Collette immediately turned only to see Antonio getting out of the car.
"I hope you're hungry" he said with a smile and he stretched his hand for her to take which she ignored and came down herself. She stood for a while to take in the environment and her eyes landed on a small restaurant.
"Shall we?" Antonio said as he led her inside the place. The place was small and modest.
A lady in her fifties came out and on seeing Antonio, she walked towards them.
"You came by today. And you brought someone" she said with a smile.
"Zia(auntie), can we get one of your famous Lasagne ala bolognese" Antonio said.
"What's that?" Collette whispered to him.
"You'll see" he replies with a smile.
"What's your name pretty one?" Zia asked.
"I'm Collette and I must say, it's such a lovely place you have here" Collette praised.
"Thank you dear I'll go get your food before he becomes grumpy" Zia said and left.
"Don't rich people eat in big Fancy restaurants?" Collette asked as Zia left.
"Yes they do but I come here when I want to have a real meal" Antonio replied.
"So fancy restaurant don't serve real meals?" She asked.
"It always feels like it's missing something" he said and they both became silent.
"I'm sorry Angel, for lieing to you. I didn't want you to leave just like that" he was looking a bit nervous.
"I wouldn't tell you either if I was in your shoes" she said calmly.
"So you forgive me?" He asked hopefully.
"Of course not, I expected a better apology or something" she replied and he smiled instantly.
"I saved the good part for behind closed doors" he said as he brushed his lips slightly on her knuckles making her immediately withdraw her hand.
"Oh Angel you don't know how much I'm holding back" he said as he smiled at her reaction. Zia came in with the food and set it in the table.
"I hope you have a good appetite" she said with a smile. Collette looked at Antonio and he gave her urged her to try it. She took a little piece and put it in her mouth and her eyes instantly lit up.
"Whatever this is it's so good I might have a takeout" she said and increased her eating pace earning a laugh from Antonio and Zia.
"She's a good one" Zia whispered to Antonio and he smiled.
"I'll make that two takeouts just for you" Zia said to Collette and she smiled in appreciation.