We arrived and I immediately felt hungry. The smell was lingering in the air. Ryan got out and tightened his tie in the side mirror. He walked and opened the door for me. He smiled and kissed my cheek gently. He wrapped his arm around my torso. Holding me close.
"You hungry?"
"Starving." I said. A hint of arousal in my voice. He smiled and opened the door. The noise was amazing. Chatter of people young and old all eating meals that looked amazing. There was a live band playing in the background.
"Hello! Welcome to the Alinea!" A woman with a tight bun wore a green apron and a white undershirt.
"Just two?"
"Yes. I have a reservation under Stail." Ryan said. She smiled at him, trying to hide her amazement at his looks. She failed. We followed her to the outdoor balcony. It looked over Chicago like it was a painting.
"Wow." I said. Breathy and amazed. Ryan was such a charmer. It made me want him more. Hopefully tonight I could find out more about him. He didn't talk too much. Maybe tonight he would.
"Your waiter will be here soon." We nodded and she walked away.
"This is amazing Ryan. Thank you."
"Of course. Anything for you babe." He held my hands from across the table and kissed them.
"Take a look at the menu. Anything you want Amber." I think to myself; "you." But I couldn't do that. Not here. I clearly see he loves women. It's so clear. He loves the thought of himself turning women on and vise versa. I took the menu. I looked over the items.
APPETIZERS STARTING AT $15.00
STEAKS
FISH
SHRIMP
Wow. So much to choose from. The menu was 4 pages long. Looking through, not one thing was under $15.00 I usually don't pay attention to it. But in a date, I almost felt guilty.
"Babe, please. I'm being honest. I have money. Lots. I will buy you whatever you want and more. Please, just do it for me." I smiled.
"Thanks..."
I decided on a peppercorn steak. He got himself salmon and homemade chips.
***
The empty plates were taken away and we both say in silence. Ryan had told me all about his family, parents, siblings. He really was interesting. He was open and so loving. How could somebody not return his love? This stumbled me.
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