Casanova 1:The Billionaire's Pursuit (Completed)

Chapter 2 Friendship goals

Ysabelle's POV

It was nine in the morning  when I dropped Zander and his nanny in school.

"Bye sweetheart",I kissed him. "You take care always for mommy okey".

"Yes mommy,I love you", he mumbled as he tightened his embrace.

"I love you more sweetheart"I replied tenderly. Then I turned to Erma's direction, "Erma please take good care of him. I'll be back before noon to pick you up".

"Alright Ysabelle, you drive safely", she answered briefly. I nodded as she guided my son inside the school gate.

I went directly to Ysabelle Resto near Manhattan mall. I saw Adrian at the dining area through the glass window. There were few people eating.  I'm sure volume diners will start during lunch time and dinner. He approached me when I entered in our private office.

"How was your weekend Belle?" He asked smiling.

"Great". I answered enthusiastically. "How was Ysabelle Resto  in two days?"

"Doing great", he replied excitedly,"Our costumers tripled". I never get worried everytime I'm not around since Adrian, my business partner and bestfriend is very trustworthy. As a matter of fact, our friendship became more stronger and our resto was doing great since we started three years ago and up to present.

He is gay but only for my knowledge and his live in partner George. Even his family in Chicago didn't know anything about it. It's one reason why he moved here in New York for good.

"Wow, That's good!" I said, proudly tapping his shoulder.

We decided to do some rounds in the dining, bar and kitchen area.Checking if everything is in topnotch condition. If our staff are functioning well to their respective duties. We take down notes the things needed for improvement. Even our staff behaviors and skills. We see to it that we give them trainings atleast twice a week.  More on personal relation and skills development.

"I think it's about time  Dri" I said as we went back to the office.  He looked at me with blank expression on his face.

"How about a second branch of Ysabelle Resto?" I asked smiling.

"Really?Are you serious Belle?" As I expected he was surprised.

"Ofcourse! I think this is the right time.I know we can do this together",I uttered smiling. He leaped in too much excitement and hugged me tightly.

" That's awesome Belle. You really know how to surprise me", he was getting emotional.

I felt warmth in my heart due to his gesture. If there is any man closer to me other than Wesley and Dad, it's him. Maybe if I'm unaware of his sexual preference, I would probably fall in love with him. He's the type of person that is easy to be with and very caring. Always there during my best and worst days. I smiled when I remembered how ladies befriended me just to get his attention way back in college.We just ended laughing everytime I told him all about them fantasizing him.Well, I can't blame them. Adrian is tall and handsome with a perfect built. "

"Oh come on, don't be a crying baby Dri". I teased him. "Someone might see you.They will think I broke your heart", I added chuckling.

"Silly",he said rolling his eyeballs while putting his hands on his waist. 

"Whew!!!!"I find it very girly.

I move towards the chair to get my purse. "Dri lets start looking for a space as soon as possible. For now, I have to go, I have to fetch Zander", I passed him and open the door.

"Sure Belle, this would be very exciting",he said vibrantly.I smiled again before leaving.

I arrived at school at exactly 12 noon.  Erma and Zander were already there waiting for me. I opened the passenger door for them.

"How was your school sweetheart?" I asked after fastening his seatbelt.

"Great mommy", he answered  shortly. "Teacher Julie announced this morning that Elle's parents invited us all to her birthday. It's on Saturday ", he said beaming.

"Really?" It seems my son is very excited",I spoke sweetly while maneuvering the car.

"Ofcourse mommy, Elle told us it's a Disney and Marvel themed party. I can wear my spiderman costume", he replied exuberantly.

"Wow, that's awesome sweartheart ",I was affected by his enthusiasm.

I handed my car key to the valet when we arrived at Finn Hotel. It's our family business where Wesley got incharge. Dad passed it to him two years after he graduated college. I am living here but I'm not working in the hotel full time. Just helping out everytime Wesley has to go out of the country for some important business dealings.

I graduated BS Hotel and Restaurant Management after I gave birth of my son.But instead of joining the company, I decided to put up Ysabelle Resto with Adrian. And luckily it's getting more profitable these days.

"Good day Zander, Ms. Finn", Rachel at the front desk acknowledged us.

I nodded and smiled at her in return. Zander approached Rachel confidently. "I'm great, how about you pretty?"He winked.

A loud gasp escaped my mouth. I was really shocked of his action. Where did he learnt that?

"Zander", I called his attention. I glared when he looked in my direction.  He just smiled at me.

"Come here", I continued in a threatening tone.He came to me while scratching his head.

"Why mom?" he asked innocently.

"What was that? You should respect a lady", I told her in a modulated voice. .

"Mom, I respect her. I just find her beautiful. Is it bad to appreciate beauty?"He answered defensively.

I took a deep breath and approached Rachel to apologize.

"It's fine Ms. Finn, your son is very adorable", She said with a reassuring smile. I nodded my head in response but still worried of my son's behavior.

"Erma, please send Zander's bag to the penthouse and meet us at Nichol's kitchen". Nichol's kitchen is one of the restaurant  in Finn Hotel.  It was named after my dads.  It offers Western and Asian fusion cuisine.

"Right away Ysabelle", she replied smiling and left us.