It's Me And Not You

18

Daniel's POV

"Mr Miller, I must say I'm very happy with the company's performance. Even though I  was skeptical in investing in telecommunications. Keep up the good work."

"Thank you Sir, I'm a grateful that you believed in my vision."

"I am  looking forward to the new model that you will be unveiling this year Mr Miller."

"Yes, I promise you that my team has been working hard all year long and we will deliver."

I look at my watch, it is 5 minutes until 12:00, Rachel will be here soon.I must conclude this meeting. 

I want as much time as I can get with Rachel.

"Until our next meeting Mr Miller, I will take care of the bill. I have another appointment here in the next few minutes as well."

We shake hands and Mr Miller leaves. On his way out, he reaches the door and Rachel walks in as well.

He looks at her and his eyes wonder up and down her body as if she is meat. This upsets me as I can see that he is checking her out as she walks inside. 

I grip the table very hard. I really don't like this. Mr Miller must be very careful. I will ruin him if he so much  as takes another look at my Rachel.

I invested in his company as favour to my father.  He said it is for one of his friends that needed his help. But if I Mr Miller does not know how to stay in his own lane. I will not hesitate to pull all my investments.

"Looks like I am not the only one having a bad day." I didn't even notice Rachel reaching my table. I stand up immediately and I pull the chair for her to sit.

"Well thank you, Mr Carter. I didn't think that you were such a gentleman."

"Well for your information, my parents raised me very well Rachel."  I decided to call her by her name, I don't want to make this a formal meeting. 

"And I would like you to call me Dan." 

"I have already placed my order. I didn't know what you liked. "

" Don't worry I may suck at cooking but I love food."  

I call the waiter and Rachel orders herself a bacon , avo sandwich and orange juice. I make a mental note of this.

"Why do people eat bacon for all hours of the day. Bacon is for breakfast. " I joke.

"Well in that case, people should be eating the bacon pizza for breakfast then. In my defense though, I didn't get to eat my breakfast this morning I was late " 

I am actually having a good time with Rachel. I must admit I was nervous about this whole lunch thing but the conversation is going smoothly as if we have known each other for ages. 

"Fair point.  So I'm guessing you are not a morning person"

Rachel tells me that her being late was an exception today. Well I'm glad I was not the only one restless last night. That is the only logical explanation.

She then proceeded to tell me about the horrific incident that occurred at her office. I laughed so hard when she told me that she spilled water at the facilitator. I don't remember laughing like this in a while.

When I raised my head to look at Rachel. I realise that she is staring at me with wonder and our eyes lock. 

My heart beat accelerates and I am itching to touch her hand that is on top of the table as well.

The waiter clears his throat breaking the spell.

"Sir, Mam." He serves us our food. "Sir should I refill your wine glass?"

"Yes ,please." I take a sip of my wine and I am looking at Rachel the whole time.

She must be really hungry as she has not said a word since our food arrived at the table. She is eating her sandwich silently. I cut my steak and I also continue digging into my lunch.

I'm so glad that she is not shy to eat in front of me. Some girls will order a salad and starve themselves whilst trying to impress a man.

"Mhmmm." Rachel moans whilst eating her sandwich.

"That good huh."

"Yes" I can see that Rachel is halfway through her sandwich now.

Carter, you are running out of time. You need to ask the important questions.

"Are you seeing anyone Rachel?" Ofcourse I know that she has a boyfriend named Shawn. But  I want to know the status of the relationship since she is here now.

"I recently broke up with my boyfriend."

"I am sorry to hear that." 

No I am not sorry at all. This is the best news I have had all day. But I don't want to be jerk and gloat in front of her.

"Don't be.It was inevitable anyway."

"Is he the reason why you decided to move into the city."

"Yes and no. I had planned to move back into city sometime in the future. I guess this situation just accelerated that process."

"My family is here as well. I thought it was time I moved closer to home." Rachel continues.

"My family is here as well." I add.

The waiter clears the table and puts the bill on the table. Rachel reaches for the bill and I snatch it.

"No, I invited you. Therefore I'm settling the bill." I can see that she is not happy about it but I will not let her pay. She is proud , independent and I can see that she will give me a headache if I buy her anything including gifts.

"Did you drive here?" Please say no. I want to spend more time with you.

"No Danny boy, I'm not that lazy. It is a five minute walk to my office." Oh no, Jason will have a field day if he finds out that Rachel called me Danny boy as well.

" I will walk you back to the office. "  Rachel stands up and I walk close to her. I can see that she is wearing pants today. How did I not notice that ass before. I know she has killer legs.

As we walk to the exit of the restaurant. I just could not resist anymore, I hold her hand in mine.

I can feel the warmth of her hand in mind and it travels all the way to my heart. My chest tightens and I am feeling these weird emotions I have never felt before.

Rachel what are you doing to me?

We are walking in comfortable silence. Lost in our own thoughts. 

We reach the restaurant revolving doors. Sadly I have to let go of Rachel's hand now.

I am actually glad for this as this made me think rationally.We are in public and the paparazzi could be anywhere. I need to warn Rachel about this. She needs to know what she is getting herself into.

My life sucks. Everything I do is a public interest. I look around and I am satisfied that no one is following us. I see John behind us discreetly.

When we are outside Rachel's office. I take off my sunglasses and I hold her hand again.

"Thank you for lunch. I had a great time" I keep playing with her knuckles as I talk.

" I had a great time too."

"By the way, you did not ask me If I was single. The answer is yes and I am ready to mingle."

After that I released her hand and I wink at her.

"Bye Rachel." I bid her farewell and I walk back to the way of the restaurant where we parked the car.

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