rebirth in another world

CHAPTER 6

The next day Zain and his grandfather got ready to leave, Joan and her grandfather were seeing them off. " wait, Zain have you gotten Joan's number" grandfather Kudo asked " uhmm... no , I have not " Zain answered " so what are you waiting for" he asked looking at Zain as if he were an i***t. " am sorry Joan but could I have your number" he said giving her his phone.

For some reason Joan's heart fluttered when Zain called her name, it was then she noticed that he had never actually called her name.

_ he's just calling my name, so why is my heart beating so fast_ she thought while collecting his phone and Inputting her number. after which she returned his phone " I'll talk tobyou later" Zain said before entering the car. _ I wish you never do _.

after Zain and his grandfather had gotten into the car, the car drove away. " so Zain, tell me what you really think about Joan " grandfather Kudo asked seriously. " she is very interesting, that's all I can say " Zain answered truthfully. " that's a good start" grandfather Kudo said. " grandfather I will be going straight to the office " Zain told his grandfather. " won't you come home first ", grandfather Kudo asked. " no I am fine" he answered and with that grandfather Kudo no longer tried to persuade him.

Zain reached his company and went straight to his office, when he got there he handled some paper work that needed his attention. after he finished with those documents he had nothing else to do so he brought out his phone and sent her a message.

Zain : hey Joan, it's Zain

after sending the message he dropped his phone and brought out his laptop to check his inbox.

Joan was in her room reading a historical book when she received a message on her phone. she kept the book and looked at the message, when she saw the message she was shocked, she did not think that he was serious when he said he would talk to her later.

from her memories she was able to use a phone so she texted him back

Joan :hey.

Joan : I didn't think you were serious when you said you would talk to me later

Zain received a notification and when he checked it he saw that it was Joan, he replied

Zain : I always keep to my words

Joan: so what do you want?

Zain: I thought it was normal for friends to text each other, don't you text with your other friends ?

Joan: I don't have any friends

Joan never had friends in school because of her bad behavior, the only people's contact number she had were her grandfather, cousin and he ex fiance Ivan which she blacklisted.and now she has Zain's contact making it 4 totally.

Zain: why don't you have any friends

Joan : because I don't need them

Zain: are you sure that's the reason ?

Joan : of course it is

Zain : ok, if you say so

He already knew the real reason why she had no friends but he decided not say anything.

Joan: what about you, do you have any friends?

Zain: yes I do, I have many friends.

Joan : really, how many?

Zain: 4

Joan:😕😕

Joan: that not much

Zain : i like quality not quantity. these my four friends are better than some people's 1000 friends because I can at least count on them.

Joan : I guess you are right on this one, cause what's the point of having a thousand friends who can't help you when you need them.

Zain: yeah..

Zain : my actual reason of texting you is to find out of you are free this afternoon

Joan: yes I am free, why do you ask

Zain: I wanted us to go out on a date

Joan did not answer for some time because she was stunned at how Zain could be so direct with his question

_ couldn't he have said he wanted us to have lunch together, he's so blunt. But I have not gone out since my arrival here ,so I guess I could use this opportunity to go sight seeing_

Joan: ok, just tell me where to meet you

Zain : wow you agreed,I was thinking you would decline.

Joan: why would I decline a free meal

Zain : ok

Zain: come to Crest diner by 12 O'Clock, tell the attendant there to take you to room 7 and tell them that you are with the boss

Joan: ok

Zain : see you later

" it's past 10 already " Zain said to himself

_ why do I suddenly feel so happy knowing that I am going to see her, I just saw her this morning, something is really wrong with me _

he lamented in his heart, he felt like banging his head on the wall

By 12:30 Joan started getting ready, she searched her ward robe but could not find a simple outfit to wear, all her clothes were either too fancy or too indoor themed in the end she wore a blue trouser with a white tank top and White sneakers. she put her waist long hair in a ponytail. in that outfit she looked neither too fancy nor too casual, her outfit made her look young and energetic.

she decided to take a taxi, the old Joan never took a taxi before so she had no memories on how but she still have it a try and found out it was not too hard , all you need to do is know the name of the place you want to go to, and the taxi driver will take you there.

this was the first time the new Joan was entering a car so she was very exited, the means of transportation in her past life were horses and donkeys and only the wealthy people could afford a carriage.

At first she was a little scared at how fast the car was moving but she gradually got used to it and started enjoying the ride.

she reached the diner by 12:08, she came out of the taxi and paid the taxi driver. she entered the diner and a waiter came to meet her. " good day miss, can I get you a table" the waiter asked with a kind and gentle tone " no thanks , I would like to go to room 7, please can you show me the way". she asked the nice waiter " uhrr, miss that room is already booked and it belongs to a VIP customer" the waiter replied, Joan noticed that as soon as she mentioned room 7 the waiter's face changed a bit. It turned out that there had been multiple events where ladies would come to this diner and ask to be taken to room 7 saying that they had an appointment with Zain which turned out to be lies, and because of that Zain specifically told them (the staff) not to allow any lady into room 7 without his permission.

" oh, but I was told to come to room 7" she tried explaining " sorry miss, but without permission I am not allowed to let you go to that room" the waiter said apologetically

"ok, then I'll call him first" Joan said

_ really, you ask me to come out for lunch and you can't even make proper preparations, what a jerk_. Joan cursed in her mind.

Zain was waiting in room 7 and was wondering when Joan would arrive, he then received a phone call which he immediately picked up when he saw the caller ID. " hello" he said trying to sound as calm as possible.

" hey, Zain Im here already but the staff here said I am not allowed to come without permission from you" she said a little irritated

" what" Zain said shocked _ but I told the staff on duty that they should let her through_

" wait there, I'm coming" he said and quickly stood up to go and meet her.

when he got there, he saw her sitting on a chair and he immediately recognized her even with her back facing him. " Joan " he called her name. when Joan heard her name she turned her head and saw Zain " oh you are finally here". she said and he could instantly guess that she was angry even though she tried to hide it. "Who is in charge here " he asked in a cold voice that could give someone goosebumps. " sorry , sir but is there something wrong" said the manager, after hearing Zain's voice and rushing out. when the manager saw that Zain was the one who spoke he was frightened, Zain was not someone that they could afford to offend

I thought I told you and al the staff on duty that if any body comes looking for me that you should let that person in" he asked , his voice sounding like it came from the depths of hell, he had menacing look in his eyes which was enough to turn anyone's bone to jelly. "yes sir you did" the manager answered with this head bowed down in fear. " so what happened, why was she stopped from coming to meet me" he asked the manager who then turned to the staff " who stopped this young miss from going to meet Mr Zain" he asked the staffs that were there. " I..I.. did sir, I am sorry , I did not know". said the waiter who attended to Joan when she came. " I am sorry sir I had no idea that I was supposed to let her in, I just arrived not too long ago" he begged Zain almost falling to his knees, he knew that if Zain wanted he could make sure that he ( the waiter) would be fired and would not find a job anywhere else.

" is that an excuse" Zain asked still as angry as ever " Zain it's ok" Joan finally spoke, Joan did not expect the matter to escalate to this level, although she was a little angry at the waiter she did not w ant him to loose his job because of her.