Undaunted Love [R18]

Kabanata 9

"Good evening. Welcome to Xyqreto Restaurant. Do you have any reservations?"

"Yes, under the name of Theo Soriano," Tank told the waiter.

I leaned against his side and whispered. "Theo, huh?"

"Does it not suit me?"

I smiled. "Bagay naman. Akala ko lang na Tank talaga ang totoong pangalan mo."

"It's actually, Theo Frank. Nakasanayan lang ng mga kaibigan ko ang Tank."

When there was a short pause in our conversation, the waiter spoke. "Mr. Soriano, just to confirm. Did you request to change your reservation from the veranda to a private room instead?"

"Yes. That's correct."

The moment he confirms it with the waiter, I can't help but chuckle. "Really? Is this how you'll protect me?"

"Thank you for confirming, Sir. I'll usher you now to the private room you reserved." He gestures gracefully for us to follow him.

Binaba ni Tank ang ulo niya sa gawing tainga ko para gumaya sa pagbulong. "Yes, Savannah. This is our first date. And I would prefer to have a peaceful, quality time with you without the distraction of annoying guys staring at you."

"This way, Ma'am, Sir."

As the waiter guides us, he casually glances back every now and then to make sure we're all good. While Tank didn't let go of my back the entire time we followed the waiter. It was probably his way of letting any other guys know—if they even dared to look—that I was with him.

"We're here," the waiter politely informing us.

Tinulungan ako ni Tank na makaupo ng maayos, sinuguro niyang kumportable ako bago naman siya pumunta sa kanyang pwesto para umupo na rin. Nang makasettle kami ni Tank ay sinenyasan niya ang waiter na ibuhos na ang champagne na nakalagay sa table.

"Thank you."

"It was my pleasure. I'll return shortly to bring you the first course of your meal." After that, he left.

"Do you like it?"

Well, yeah. It's a classic restaurant, for Pete's sake. I absolutely love visiting places like this. Nilibot ko ang tingin ko, maganda naman talaga. Nararamdaman ko ang romance sa ambiance. May view pa nga kahit na private room ito. Kitang-kita pa ang city lights.

"Yes," I also nod after saying that.

"Good to hear that."

I took a sip of my wine. I'm not quite sure what topics are typically discussed on a regular date. Should I be the one to initiate the conversation, or should I wait for him to bring up a topic and then just listen?

"What do most people talk about on their first date?"

Parang direktang nabasa niya kung ano ang nasa isip ko. Pero sad to say, hindi ko rin alam kung paano sasagutin ang tanong niya. "Bakit ako ang tinatanong mo?"

"Savannah, I don't usually go on dates. Didn't I mention that when I want something, I make sure I get it right away? And I think you know exactly what I mean."

He's too honest and direct and I'm really liking it. "So, what's the reason why I seem to be the exception?"

Sige tingnan ko kung ano ang isasagot niya. Kung bakit niya ginagawa sa akin ngayon ang mga hindi niya naman kinasanayan.

"Because I feel that someone as fine as you deserve to be treated like this."

Someone like me? Am I really that special? I didn't know that. From what I know about myself, I'm just a typical, boring woman who usually stays quiet in the corner— probably browsing about what's new in the perfume industry.