Shadows Within The Past

Chapter 56: Truth, so early

Alexander came to the shop and saw his obsession sitting there trying to reach out to the waiter. He came and sat in front of Amelia and asked "Hey, nice to meet you again Amelia."
"Nice to meet you too Mr. Alexander."

Alexander thought soon this crazy beauty will be under me.

"Mr. Alexander do you come here often I have seen you first time."

"Yeah... I am ..very often here."

"But I have seen you first time here sir."

"Oh no, maybe we have first time crossed our paths here."

"That's the only reason, I also do think."

"You were trying to call the waiter."

"Yeah I was going to ask for a coffee."

"We can grab a coffee together I also came for same purpose."

"Ummm.. maybe ok we can Mr Alexander. "

Alexander beckoned the waiter, a nervous young man who approached with trembling hands(he knew who was in front of him).

"Welcome, sir... uh, what can I get for you?" the waiter stammered, eyes darting toward Amelia.

Alexander's smile masked his amusement. "Two coffee . And, please, relax. I don't bite."

The waiter's eyes widened, and he nodded hastily. "Y-yes, sir. C-coffee. Right away."

Amelia raised an eyebrow. "You seem to have an... effect on people, Mr. Alexander."

Alexander chuckled. "Just a demanding businessman, I suppose."

The waiter returned with Alexander's coffee, pouring it with shaking hands.

Alexander handed him a generous tip. "Keep the change. And take a deep breath."

As the waiter fled, Amelia leaned in. "You're quite intimidating, aren't you, Mr. Alexander?"

Alexander's expression turned enigmatic. "Just confident, Amelia. Confidence can be misinterpreted."

Alexander's eyes met Amelia's, his thoughts racing.

Amelia smiled, her eyes sparkling. "No, Mr. Alexander. I've lived here for a few years now. How about you? Are you new?"

Alexander shook his head, maintaining his cover. "No, I've been here for a while too. Just busy with work, haven't had much time to socialize."

Amelia leaned in, curiosity in her voice. "What do you do, Mr. Alexander?"

Alexander hesitated for a fraction of a second before responding. "Investments. Real estate, stocks... the usual."

Amelia smiled, oblivious to Alexander's prior knowledge.  What brings you to  city, Mr. Alexander?"

Alexander leaned back, adopting a casual tone. "Business opportunities. I'm always looking to expand my investments."

Amelia's eyes sparkled. "I see. Well, if you need any financial advice, I'm your person."

Alexander chuckled, his eyes locking onto hers. "I'll keep that in mind, Amelia. Thank you."

As they sipped their coffee, Alexander's mind whirled with strategies to further his interests, both business and personal.

The burly man approached, a mischievous grin spreading across his face like a contagious rash.

"Hey, hey, hey! Look who's hiding in plain sight! Alexander 'The Devil' Thompson, the East Coast's most infamous mafia kingpin!"