Toni Braxton
Dior Headquarters
Two days later
As I began looking through my files, I hear my door open. I look up to see my assistant Kendra.
I roll my eyes to myself. "May I help you?" I ask curiously. "Ms. Braxton, sorry to interrupt but Mr. Cibrian is here to see you." She says. "Okay, send him up." I say.
She nods and exits my office. Eddie walks in with Kendra trailing behind him.
I softly smile as I watch him walk through the door. I nod letting Kendra know she can leave.
"Hi, have a seat." I say smiling at him. "I'm actually not here for a meeting." He says. I look at him in confusion. "I want to take you out for lunch, my treat." He says. "Only if you want too." He adds.
"Sure, I was about to get lunch anyways." I nod as I slowly get up from my seat and grabbing my purse from under my desk.
He softly smiles as I walk towards him. "You look beautiful, as always." He says. I smile. "Thank you."
We walk out of the office and head downstairs.
"I'll be back in an hour." I say to my receptionist as I exit the door.
I slightly chuckle as we walk towards his convertible porsche. I softly smile as I watch him open the door for me. "Thank you." I say as I get into his car.
He gently shuts my door and heads over to his side. He gets in and starts the car. Then we pull off.
"Have you ever had Mr.Chows?" He asks curiously as he focuses on the road. "Yes, It's my favorite place ever." I say looking at him. He chuckles. "Mine too."
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I smile as Eddie opens the door for me, I slowly walk in getting greeted by the lady at the front desk. "Hi, how may I help you?" She asks. "Table for two." I say. She nods as she leads us to our table.
"Thank you." I say as I watch Eddie pull out my seat. He nods as he walks over to his and sits down.
"May I ask what you want to drink?" The waitress asks. "Water in a wine glass please." I say. She nods. "I'll have the same." He responds. She nods and walks away.
"So, tell me a little more about yourself." I say as I make eye contact with Eddie. "Well, you know, I'm a photographer. I love to cook and I enjoy football." He says.
"And you're married?" I question as I look down at his ring finger. He slightly rolls his eyes. "Yeah and that." He says.
I smile at the waitress as She places our water on the table. She takes our order then heads to the kitchen.
"I see that you are too." He says. "I'm in the process of a divorce." I say. He grabs my hand. "I'm so sorry."
Instantly after he grabbed my hand, I felt like we had a connection. It was kind of weird.
I snap out of my thoughts as I hear him calling my name. "Toni? Are you okay?" He asks in a worried tone. "Yeah...yeah, I'm fine." I say.
"Remember when you asked me about my black and blue?" I ask as I take a sip of my water. He nods as we make eye contact.
"Well, I get abused.. Not only physically but mentally and emotionally. He basically made me push my family away so I have no one. No one at all." By this time, I was in full blown tears.
"You're too beautiful to cry, you don't need him.. You are a sucessful, beautiful woman who needs to remember what you are worth.. Don't ever think that you have no one. I'll be here for you." He says. I crack a smile at him as I wipe my tears away.
"You are so sweet, thank you." I say. "No problem, at all."
"You are not in the divorce boat by yourself anyways." He says. I look at him in confusion. "My wife is an alcholic and she has cheated on me since the day after our honeymoon.. With my brother." He says. "Whaaat?" I say as I look at him crazy. He nods.
In the rest of the time we spent together, we talked more about our relationships and we also laughed an joked around.
He's a really nice and genuine guy.. And hes eye candy.
Lol, hope you enjoy! Have a great memorial day weekend! 😘😘
-ToniBFan💋
