Taken As Hers

Chapter.9 Jack And Arnold Have Some Problems

Today, i am finally going to sign the deal with Mr Lockington, on this new Hotel building project.

As my assistant, Arnold also agreed to come with me to the restaurant Mr Lockington insisted to meet.

Mr Lockington wanted to just enjoy the meeting.

As the time approached, I got up and took my suitcase and went to call Arnold.

The restaurant was moderate. It looked costly, yet simple.

Mr.Lockington messaged me where he will be and i tried to follow it.

That's when i saw him. Mr Lockington was quite easy to spot. He has dense black hair and big muscled body with more than six feet, he stands out from others. He has rugged features, which quite fit his style, that makes others think he is handsome.

As i was near to him he spotted me and smiled, and when his eyes went to my back, they widened, and he looked shocked.

My eyebrows furrowed, and I looked back and halted in my steps to see Arnold, who stopped in his tracks and rooted to the spot, far behind me.

I looked between the two men, who were looking at each other, with varied emotions flicking through their faces.

Do they know each other?

I felt struck suddenly, not knowing what to do.

Arnold's eyes flicked to me, and he seemed to understand my dilemma and he started walking again, so i waited for him a little and approached Mr Lockington.

All this while Mr Lockington did not move his gaze away from Arnold, and he kept staring at him, still when we came near him.

So i cleared my throat a little and greeted him.

"Mr Lockington, thanks for coming to sign the deal" i said.

He finally seemed to remember I was there, and he smiled, like he was apologising to me and stood up "Hi Leo, I'm sorry, please sit down. And please call me Jack, Leo '' he gestured to us.

As I sat down, I saw Arnold eyes widened at what Mr Lockington said. He talked very normally, what is there to be so surprised about?

As we settled, Jack took a look at Arnold, then turned it away hurriedly and said "Let's order some food first." He called for a waiter.

He gave his order and gestured for me to give mine.

As he turned to Arnold, he hesitated to speak.

Maybe because, Arnold keeps his neutral gaze on Jack. He never turned his head away.

Jack just gave up trying to speak and ordered for Arnold himself.

I took a note that,  as far as i know, i saw one or two times Arnold eating the same food, Jack just now ordered for Arnold.

Does Jack know what food Arnold likes to eat?

As the waiter goes away, uncomfortable silences stretched on the table. And Arnold's unwavering gaze on Jack doesn't help it either?

Jack looks sideways trying to avoid looking at Arnold.

I tried to clear my doubts "Do you both know each other?"

They both looked at me.

As Arnold went to respond Jack quickly intercepted and said "Yes, we are friends. Just........friends" he smiled hesitantly and looked away.

I frowned at that weird pause and nodded.

But the explanation seemed to bother Arnold because, he went rigid in his seat and  glared at Jack.