WHAT NEXT?

Chapter 4 (WHAT NEXT?)

CHAPTER 4

They entered a huge restaurant, it was beautiful, and illuminated with candles. It had a romantic atmosphere.  

"Jack, I thought we were going to have a business discussion! I thought you were taking me to a 'normal' restaurant. What is this?" She looked around.

"Good evening sir, good evening ma'am, table for 2?" It was the manager, he obviously knew Ryan, after all, Ryan owned that place! 

"Yes" Ryan said.  

The manager escorted the two of them to their table. Ryan pulled out the chair for Lisa. She was still speechless, she didn't know what was happening, or what Jack was planning to do. A thought came to her mind, 'I am so stupid! Why did I agree to come with him? I dont even know him that much. What if he is a rapist.? No, he cant be, otherwise he , wouldn't be the personal secretary of the CEO! Or what if he is? Ohh no.' She stood still.  

"Lisa, I said sit!"  

She did as she was told. 

'Keep calm' she told herself. 

Within a few seconds , she came up with a plan. 'I will go to the washroom and then I will disappear. He wouldnt be able to find me then. Yes, thats a good idea!'

"What are you thinking Ms. Lisa? Would you like to share it with me?" He smirked and she got more nervous, "No, nothing, what would I be thinking of?"

The two of them were silent again. Ryan called for the waiter.

"What would you like to have?" He asked politely. 

"Umm.. a burger," she replied. "Is that it?" He asked again and she nodded as a 'Yes'. 

"Make it two burgers and some salad and 2 wines." Ryan ordered. "Sir which wine? Your favourite one?"the waiter asked. 

"Yaah" Ryan replied. 

It was a shocking moment for Lisa! 

"Why did the manager himself come up to us and how come the waiter knows your favourite wine?" She was surprised.

"Ohh, well, they know me, I own this place, I thought it would be nice for you to start exploring the hotels and restaurants we own. It would be easier for you to understand your job then."

"What? You own this place?" She was horrified.

'What the hell did I say!' He scolded himself. 

"Uhh, I mean Ryan sir owns this place, actually he keeps telling me that whatever is his, is mine, so it just slipped out of my mouth. Sorry, don't mind!" 

What a great lie it was!  

"Ohh okay, Ryan sir must be a good person!" She exclaimed.

'Thank God. He is not a rapist, he just brought me here for a valid reason!' She was relieved and canceled her plan of vanishing! The food was served, it was delicious.

"So what were you telling me about the hotels and restaurants?" She asked.  

"Your job is to analyse different sections of the company. And submit reports to me on a daily basis."  

"What all sections?" 

"Mainly financial and development. Also you.."

"Ohh shit. What is HE doing here!"  

She saw Ben standing right behind Ryan. And what could be even worse, Ben saw her too.  

"What is it? Who is here?" Ryan frowned and turned back.