The Sweet Encounter (Completed)

Chapter Four - The Request

It was like déjà vu all over again. Trey was patiently waiting in line at The Sweet Encounter while hearing all the miniscule conversations amongst the crowd about complaints at work or significant others. He was thankful he enjoyed his work, and well, he didn't have any attachments to anyone so there shouldn't be any issues. Yet, here he was.

He was unprepared and nervous, and he didn't know why. He had no communication problems speaking to a room full of multi-millionaire investors. He definitely didn't have any issues in the bedroom department. But what was his goal? To claim Brie's naked body, and then be done with her? He shook his head at the thought. He wondered what it would feel like to have her porcelain naked skin wiggle its way underneath his body. He cracked a smile and didn't realize he was already at the front of the line. How long had he been standing there?

"Ocean Eyes." It was the same lady who left Brie alone with him when he was there last. She was overly friendly and had a cute sense of style with her glossy red lipstick and perfectly stiff hair. "Oooh, dimples too. What can I get you, Hun?"

Her open flirtatious invite caught him off guard because he wasn't paying attention to her, but he was looking behind her in hopes to find Brie. Lacy was fully aware of his intention. She was familiar with the men who came and wanted a brief moment to get Brie's attention. She decided at that moment that he may be worthy of Brie's time. Lord knows, Brie needed a life outside of work.

"What are you really looking for, Ocean Eyes? Because something tells me it's not in our display window."

Trey didn't realize he was that obvious. He tried not to lose his composure. "The last time I was here, I was given a recommendation of your chocolate covered strawberries. I'll take another three please."

"Sure, whatever you say, Ocean Eyes."

Usually when women were flirtatious with Trey, they wanted something in return. It was expected from them, but Lacy was different and it caused Trey to blush profoundly. She packed the strawberries in their signature blue box and handed them to Trey. He paid for his items with his black AMEX, and slowly stepped away.

"Ocean Eyes. Just wait at the table over there, and I'll let her know you're here."

He didn't know if he should thank her or feel embarrassed that someone else was working on his behalf. What the hell was wrong with him? He was losing his composure over a woman he barely even knew. He decided to sit by the corner window and waited. He studied the people walking outside on the sidewalk. It was the end of a usual business day, so everyone was too busy rushing home. He also noticed the line was finally dwindling down in the bakery shop.

He studied the aesthetics of the décor and how they were warm colors. You didn't feel rushed while inside. It felt homey. He realized why his mom loved this place. The décor spoke closely to her own taste, and the smell of fresh bakery made it feel like your mom's own baking.

"Mr. Bryson."

Her presence startled him. He was so engulfed with the surrounding of the bakery that he momentarily forgot his reason for being there.

"Miss Staples."

She was shocked he knew her last name. She wasn't someone in his circle, and she didn't remember providing her name to him. He still had those piercing blue eyes that haunted her like last time. However, this was business and when Lacy said a customer had a complaint to make, Brie scurried along to repair the issue.

"Lacy said you had a complaint, and I wanted to apologize and see if I could remedy the issue."

"I'm sorry, a complaint?" He was confused. She must have confused him with another customer.