Star-Crossed Myth: The Divine Fate (Book One)

Leon, The Sadistic Ruler: Story 9

Just as said, a few nights later and I'm cleaning up the restaurant, and once I flip that sign from 'open' to 'close', I begin setting up a romantic placement. I white silk cloth over the table, a few candles lit, fancy glasses and dishware, and proper placement of silverware. I can smell the delicious food wafting from the oven in the kitchen.

I look over my work, nodding with satisfaction. "All that's needed is rose petals, but that may over do it, and I don't want this date to lead into something more, especially when I'm here."

My phone buzzes in my apron pocket. I check it and read:

Emily: pulling up to restaurant now

Me: Okay, use back door. I will be in kitchen, ready for my cue.

And with that I send the message and slide my phone back in my pocket.

I head into the kitchen, checking over the appetizers, main course and dessert, also having the wine handy and ready.

I hope I didn't go over board. I mean, Emily seemed thrilled by it. I tell myself in my head.

As I wait, I hear the back door open and muffled chatter of two people. From inside the kitchen, peering over the counter that I can see out into the dinning area, Emily and the boyfriend, Daniel walk in. They both, take off their coats, wrapping them behind their chairs and taking a seat.

I take a deep breath, gripping the wine bottle, and just as I'm about to go out there and greet them I get a familiar ringing in my head.

"Ugh. Leon." I groan, putting one hand to my head. "Please, not now, I'm busy!" I harshly whisper.

Thanks to Karno, ever since that night It's been somewhat difficult to look Leon straight in the eyes, and I've kept my distance, only touching him when needing to.

I shake off the weird feeling and walk out to greet Daniel and Emily. "Good evening." I say.

"Hey." Emily says with an anxious expression.

Daniel, leaning back in his chair, nods.

"Would anyone like some wine?" I ask, holding up the bottle.

Emily looks at Daniel then back at me with a nod. "Sure."

I pour each of them a glass and Daniel swipes the glass chugging down the wine in a matter of seconds.

Emily giggles as I stand there shocked.

Daniel holds up his glass to me. Somewhat annoyed, I pour him another glass, and just when I go to walk away, he calls out.

"You can leave the bottle here." He says.

I sigh, smacking on a fake smile, placing the bottle in the middle of the table, then returning into the kitchen. From there I carefully examine the two chatting among themselves. I then come to notice Daniel dressed in heavy steel-toe shoes, wearing ripped black jeans that sag a little. He wears a black shirt, with an inappropriate art design that makes me uncomfortable. His disheveled hair and rough looking facial hair made him look like that typical gruff, bad-boy. While I notice Emily, wearing dark make-up and a sexy, tight cock-tail dress, and strappy heels. It made her look like she was ready to go clubbing, but it was her typical style.

I wait a few more minutes before taking the appetizers out, which, Daniel as if raised by cavemen says screw it to the utensils and uses his hands. I give Emily a puzzled look, to which she ignores as she smiles at her date as she properly eats her appetizer.