only him

Episode 17

When we left the apartment, it was already 7pm. We walked outside and were met by Cara and her tall companion; a stunning dark—haired handsome man with stunning ice blue eyes. I felt strange as they both stared at me and bowed their heads."Hello Meadow, nice to see you again," Said Cara with confidence and charm, as it seemed to be her style. She gestured to her partner, and he smiled at me. "This is my hubby, Alex."He rolled his eyes at her but took my free hand and kissed the back of it. "Pleasure to meet you, Meadow."Caleb pulled me closer to him and eyed Alex almost in a warning. "We are going out for dinner, you both are welcome to join us unless you want the night off." He said, and I noticed a hint or suggestion at the last part. I blushed, and Cara laughed."As if you will take the car and drive it yourself. Let's go altogether," She said and opened the car's door looking at me. I looked at Caleb, and he sighed letting me get in and following me right after.While we were driving, I leaned close to Caleb and whispered. "What did she mean with you driving yourself?" I was really curious by the way she phrased that.Cara released a giggle and turned around to look at me from the front seat. "She is dying to tell you herself. Go ahead," Caleb encouraged her not without sliding his arm around me and giving me goosebumps. I was not sure I could focus on her story that way."You see, our... boss here, is a very adventurous person... one day, one of our... targets, for surveillance you know, made a hit and run on his car. He was furious and wanted to pursue him, and the only other car available was ours. He jumped right in, thinking he could take over and go in the chase. But he didn't have the keys..."She started to laugh, and Alex joined. "My car is almost as important as my wife..." He said blowing Cara a kiss.She shook her head and grinned. "We could argue the order of that." She added. "Anyway, I don't only have a key for my car, but also a security system. It locked him inside, so he was stuck and couldn't leave nor chase our target. He managed to break a window and smash my front screen on the voice communicator. Hell, I think you did a pretty good damage on my baby, Caleb.""And I paid for all the repairments needed, you even got better things in return," Caleb added, and I felt his pride being slightly wounded. I still giggled, and he looked at me ashamed."I am sorry, but it is funny..." I confessed.He shook his head and looked at the window. "We are here."I looked outside and saw a very fancy restaurant. I was a bit nervous, as it was the kind of places I avoided. I swallowed hard as he extended his hand to help me out. When he saw me tense, he kissed me softly and whispered. "Are you feeling ok?"I sighed and nodded. "Just not the kind of places I usually come. I will be fine, the company is what matters," I said with a smile.And I was right, dinner was extraordinary. The food was good, but Cara and Alex made me cry with so much laughter. Cara was the extrovert, confident and sassy one, while Alex was the charming, but quiet one who was always adding a word or two as the punchline for Cara's jokes or stories. Caleb enjoyed their company, yet he was also quiet. He only corrected them from time to time when one of their facts was inaccurate. I felt so relaxed, we both seemed to enjoy the low profile.At some point, they both got up to head to an area for couples who were dancing. I sighed looking at them and smiled. Caleb caressed my arm, and I laid against him enjoying his company and touch. "I came here because it is an adult place, no children around. They look normal and outgoing now, but each time they see a child, or there is a family atmosphere, they get emotional. I try to avoid those for them."I was actually surprised I haven't thought of that earlier. He was right, they acted so normal, it was hard to imagine they suffered such a tragic loss not long ago. Now I saw them with different eyes, they seemed to be holding onto each other, for hope, for comfort, for their future. I truly became their admirer.