Until the Deed is Done

Chapter 1

(Continued)
   If they were, they'd have made him take a few days for himself and properly eat and rest. On the following Saturday, Anna had had enough, and demanded Shen to forgo the books and go out with her to this quaint little café that had just opened it's doors for the 1st time in that neighborhood. It was a mixed maid/butler anime shop, that was started across seas, and was now making a hugh wave in the country there. And she wanted to see what it was about and try out the specials that the shop advertised and made theirselves.
   They got there as the shop was just opening for the morning and waited with a few other couples, to be seated. As they sat down and was handed a menu, the young woman, dressed in a red and cream frilly maids outfit that you'd see on countless anime shows, pretty face and a knockout body, high spirited and good natured, she had introduced herself as Kimberly. She began to tell them the specials of the day, and after she was done, waited for their drink request as they looked over the menu. They noticed that there was a stage in the right hand corner a little away from the counter where their *maid/waitress* went behind to get their drinks. The shop itself was amazing with glass cases with samples of the desserts offered in the menu. The place was decorated with large gif shots of famous animes and their voice actors on the walls. In colors of red, gold, deep blue and emerald, the tablecloths and curtains were very pretty, Annalli thought. A sign indicated that there was an entrance to the far left of the counter that led to 7 party/karaoke rooms that not only could you sing and have fun, also had vid games, and where the latest releases of anime shows could be seen.
   When she came back with the drinks, while waiting to take their order, Shen asked about the stage and the party rooms. Kimberly was happy to reply.
   "The stage is set for live bands, poetry reading and little skits. Which takes place from 6 pm to 10 pm. Locals are welcome to play, sing or read their own works. Not for sure when, but I also was told that sometimes talent scouts visit the other shops and once this place gets a foothold, will visit here as well. The party rooms have to be pre-booked in a 24 hour time advance. The rental price is $50 for the 3 small rooms, $75 for the 2 medium-sized rooms and $125 for the 2 large rooms. Food and drinks can be ordered from the com-link inside the rooms, and they open at 5 pm to 12 am. We do sell wine, beer and coolers, but nothing stronger than that. Is there anything more?" She asked, now waiting for their order.
   The menu covered a verity of dishes from several countries. Not to many but enough that would bring you back several times to try them all. But what caught Annalli's eyes, and taste buds, was the wide verity of desserts. From dumplings to àl a mode. From truffles to cakes. Pies, chocolates, candies, sweet breads.... more then she had heard about. There was teas, coffees, lattes, cappuccinos, fountain drinks, fruit drinks, juices, frosties, shaved ice.... Annalli couldn't really decide on what to get. Shenri smiled at her, watching the conflicting decision going on in her bright sky-blue eyes. He reached over the table and tap gentle on the back of her right hand. She tore her gaze up at him and the smile he had made her heart skip a beat.
   "May auh order ye something this go around? Give ye a surprise? " Shenri simply asked in that soft tone of his. Annalli could feel her face getting warm and slowly nodded her head. 'What is wrong with me?' Popped in her head. Shenri smiled and nodded then went straight into the ordering of their food. Anna just sat there, not remembering when she handed the menu to the waitress as she was staring at the nice red and gold trimmed tablecloth. Her hands in her lap, fingers twining in the folds of the long pleated skirt she was wearing.
   Shenri looked at her slightly blushed face. She was really cute, he thought. However, wasn't she dating Gerryk? He knew they were childhood friends....
    (Pg #14)