The Chance

Chapter 6

We got inside the restaurant and I wondered why the owner just left the door open. I followed Ethan til' he turned towards a double door and went straight in,Where is this guy going? I asked myself before following him.

As soon as I am in, my nose was welcomed by a mouth watering smell. Obviously it's the kitchen area, Its filled with kitchen wares and equipment which I bet to be very expensive.

I saw Ethan chatting with a blonde man who is probably a Chef, because of his uniform.

When he noticed me behind Ethan he smiled and asked, "And who is this beautiful guest we're having tonight?"

Ethan stepped aside and introduced me. "This is Leah, Leah this Marcus my good friend. He is the Head Chef of this place."

"Hi! It's nice meeting you." I extended my hand to shake but Marcus had another thing in mind as he took it and pressed his lips at the back of my hand.

"It's a pleasure meeting a beautiful lady like you."

I feel the heat creeping up on my face, no ones ever done this kind of gesture to me before, I only saw it in the movies and in the books I am reading.

Ethan rolled his eyes and snatched my hand away from Marcus, obviously had enough of his friends Casanova attitude.

"we'll just wait for the food upstairs." he said and pulled me towards another door that led outside which shows the stairs to the rooftop - I presume.

As soon as we arrived at the top, I feel the cold breeze of the September evening blowing.

There are some tables and chairs covered in white sheets, with lanterns as center piece. streams of bulbs hanged around the area, giving it a romantic feeling under the stars.

All-in-all, the place is pretty amazing, if this was a date this would be a perfect place.

We took our seat facing each other, and was silent for a moment. "This place is beautiful." I told him after taking in the surrounding.

"yes, it really is." He said as he focused his eyes on me. "Marcus did a great job in decorating the place. This was a show room for cars before. It has a beautiful view and the structure was also great, so when it was set for sale I did not think twice and bought it."

"You own this place?" I said in awe. "wow"

"yes, but I let Marcus do the whole work in changing it to a restaurant. The place has the potential, its just a few minutes drive from the city, yet gives the fresh feeling of being far from the daily hustle and bustle." He shifted and layed back to his seat, "plus the food is really great, Not that I am being biased because I own it." He said laughing lightly.

I stared at him slightly dumbfounded, Shocked rather. This guy has been surprising me all night, first he scared the crap out of me...took my breath away when he smiled and now he joked and even laughed. Where is my boss and what happened to him?

"You should do that more often." I said without thinking.

"What?" He looked a bit confused but still smiling.

"um...you know..smiling..laughing." I said to him.

"Oh.. Well there's nothing much to smile and laugh about." he said with a small smile on his face.

I wondered what he meant, good thing Marcus arrived just before things get awkward.

"hello again beautiful lady!" He says as he approach us with two plates on his one hand and a bottle of wine and two flutes on the other.

How he managed, I don't know. If I'll probably try to do that I'll either brake the glass first or the wine or shower myself with the food.

He placed first the bottle, then the flute, and then our food.

"I hope you are not a vegetarian.." He said.

I shake my head,"No I am not.." I said.

"Good because I prepared my special steak and mashed potato with my very special gravy." he said proudly.

"mmm...smells good!" I said. My mouth is already watering.

"It doesn't only smell good but it also tastes good, I'll be back later for the dessert. Enjoy!" and on that note he left us again. I followed his figure until he was no longer in sight. I was a bit startled when Ethan popped the bottle of wine.

"You're easily startled" he stated amused, remembering when I fell off my chair early this evening.

"You always seem to caught me un aware." I smiled at him and began to eat my food. I tried to stop the moan from coming..man! What Marcus said about his food is an understatement.

"I take it you like the food?" He asked as he sip his wine.

"Yes." I nod my head enthusiastically. "The steak is tender and juicy, and he was right about the gravy, it is amazing"

"I'm sure he'll love to hear that compliment from you."

I tuck my hair behind my ear and slightly felt shivers as the wind blew around us. feeling a bit chilly because of the cold night weather. I was wearing short sleeved green polo tucked-in a black slacks. I really love the ribbon detail at the front.

"are you cold?" He asked.

"a bit, but its fine." I replied.

he doesn't seem to believe me, because the next thing I know he is moving and draped his coat over my shoulder. I didn't even notice that he brought it.

"um.. Thanks." I smiled at him while trying to fight the blush crawling its way back to my cheeks.

We talked mostly about random stuff at work, the clients, the restaurant. Marcus came back with the dessert, it was a slice of a dark chocolate cake which was also amazing.

It didn't take long to finish our dinner since it is really late and left the restaurant 15 minutes past midnight. Marcus made me promise to come back again, after I gave my complements to the food he served.

"Oh you make my heart full! Come back again and I'll feed you more with my food and you could feed my heart your words." I tried so hard not to cringe at his cheesy words and cover it with a smiled.

"You mean to say so that she could feed your ego." Ethan stated, looking bored at Marcus' antics.

I laughed. "Sure I'll come back, I'll even try to bring some of my friends next time." I said.

"If they are as beautiful as you, then bring as plenty as you like." he said nodding his head like a kid, though I think he is older than Ethan and I.

Ethan drove me home as he promised.

"Thank you Si...Ethan for the dinner" I corrected my self immediately after getting a look from him.

"Glad you enjoyed it." He said.

I got my self out of the car and waved my hand. I started to the door and only when I was safely inside the comfort of my apartment did I hear his car drove out of the drive way.

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A/N: Not my best chapter I know. :) will work on the rest of it promise.

Will you guys give me some comments on how to improve my writing? That would be great!

Sorry for the late upload my schedule got tangled because of a three day exhibit I had to manage. But I am back and ready to write and edit. :)