Meet Cute?
1469 Words
Maxwell's POV
When we arrived at Duress café, I knew our fits would be out of place here, so we quickly removed our suits before coming out.
"It's been weeks since I was here," Daniel said.
"I haven't been here in months, old sir Donaldson would definitely have something to lecture us on" I said laughing inwardly.
The café was surprisingly empty, except for a soul or two who were rushing their meal, I'm guessing they're behind time already.
I was a bit glad this hall was empty ,I wasn't ready for any drama.
"Hope you haven't sold out my favorite Sir Donaldson" Daniel screamed.
I laughed as Sir Donaldson came wobbling out.
"You've been eating junk, look at you adding unhealthy fats"he said to Daniel.
I laughed and he faced me squarely, I knew he'd have something to complain about,I squared my shoulder.
"You've been starving? Find you a woman,go have a seat, boys".
I shrugged.
"Let me whip up your favorites real quick ".
We walked like obedient kids to the end of the table.
We sat down burying our heads into our phones, when I heard Daniel curse.
As I lifted my head, I saw a really pretty lady… and…. She's wearing the Duress café work clothes.
I felt jealous that Daniel loved her looks too.
"Who's that??" I asked trying to act unconcerned
"Who?" He asked too.
"The girl you're lusting after." I said.
"You're goddamn jealous," he started laughing.
"What do you mean I'm jealous, for a lady I couldn't even see??" I said my heart was boiling.
"You don't have to shout, else she'll know you're in love with her," he whispered.
I was fed up and worked up for no reason. I had to leave the café when Sir Donaldson rushed in with a tray of my favorite meal and the lady with another.
The aroma from the BLT (bacon, lettuce, and tomato) sandwich with a side of crispy fries, filled the air.
"Where are you going son?" Sir Donaldson asked .
I turned immediately, I heard Sir Donaldson speak, and my eye met with the mysterious lady. My heart skipped a bit and I saw something shift in her eye before she put up her mask again, shutting me out.
I must be crazy because since when did I start reading the eye and body languages except it's business related.
I was so curious as to why she was so solemn and wasn't smiling.
"I wanted to get some air,but since the meal is here I'll just dig in"
"Are you ok?"
Of course I wasn't ok but how would I tell him that I was smitten by his waitress' beauty.
"Of course I'm good,it was a little hot in here,the aroma is already making me salivate"I said while getting the tray and sitting down.
My focus was on the mysterious lady,I was hoping Sir Donaldson would introduce us.
I started eating,while Daniel sat there laughing.
" I wonder what's so funny" I said in between bites,as I watched the lady retreat, I wasn't so discreet this time.
"You're moping at the girl,you like her??"
"I like her body, what's wrong in admiring God's creation?" I asked.
"You'd like to bed her?"
"She doesn't look like the type of girl to just sleep with, look she didn't even cough. I mean she didn't spare us a glance".
"I don't get you, is it that she's not the type you can toy with or it's because she isn't impressed by your expensive fits?"
"Well… I'm not one to care about people's impression of me but it's weird, it's fine though,
I have a meeting in a few minutes ".
She intrigued me so badly that I didn't know what to do.
"Maybe she's so dumbstruck or she's just too naive to know who you are"
I chuckled but I was scheming inwardly, I'd send my PA to conduct a research about her.
We paid for our meal and left huge tips, before leaving.
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Aria's POV
After I'd served the people who worked close by and of course with the help of Sir Donaldson, at fifty-five he still had the strength of a horse.
I packed the dishes, and with a glimpse of my eye, I saw two demigods walk in, they dressed in expensive suits and their aura commanded respect.
The other guy who backed me turned and I quickly walked away, looking at him was very dangerous.
I've been with his type and I wouldn't be deceived anymore.
My ex Liam was so filthy rich that I thought I'd finally made it, he was so calm,kind and patient with me,he spoiled me silly. I never lacked anything. Two months into the relationship he started showing his true self and by this time ,I was already living with him. Our ten month relationship ended because of constant abuse. He dealt with me physically and psychologically. I had to see a therapist for some months but it didn't get any better.
My best friend Cassie has been there for me at those trying times and when I decided to leave Seattle, I knew it was for the best.
Whatever attraction I felt for the other guy dissipated so fast as I remembered all I went through because of Liam, I've given up on love and nothing will change my mind.
I went into the restroom, poured water on my face,and cleaned it. I was about to powder when I heard my boss calling me.
I quickly dashed out of the restroom after rinsing my hands to the kitchen.
Sir Donaldson handed a tray of food to me,as I trotted behind him.
The sexy model was about to leave the café when my boss called him back.
He turned and our eyes met, I can't lie that moment was electrifying,if this was in the past, I'd have made sure he beds me.
I quickly put on my solemn look,this isn't time to fantasize over a rich dude.
I realized he'd gotten the tray from Sir Donaldson,I followed quickly and I dropped the meal carefully in front of his friend.
I walked briskly back to the kitchen.
This good looking,mouth watering guy has jeopardized my day, I wasn't ready for any kind of distraction in New York.
I decided to call my best friend, she's the only one I can confide in.
"Hello Aria baby!!!" She screamed to the phone.
I chuckled, Cassie can be so childish sometimes," Cas please don't scream, my head hurts so damn much"
"You're stressing yourself?" She asked with a concerned voice.
"No,no,no.. I promise I'm not stressing myself, a son of a b***h jeopardized my day…."
" I swear I'll take the next available flight to NY and the bastard will pay dearly for trying to hurt you and to ……" Cassie started ranting.
"Calm down…." I said cutting her short but of course she wasn't listening to me.
"Ruin you, does he know what you've been through, I'll slit his throat and…
" Calm down Cassie" I said laughing, it's actually so cute when you have someone who's ready to fight for you.
"I don't think I'll be calm, why are you laughing?"she asked, I can imagine the confusion written on her face.
" You didn't ask what he did to me".
I said pouting like she could see me.
She sighed,"what did he do to you??"
I felt hesitant and so unsure but I need to let it out, " he captured my heart Cas, dude is a demigod,he's about 6"4 with chiseled face and jawline that ticks when he's frustrated, has a muscular body with grey eyes that does wonders to my core…
" Wait up" she started laughing,"how long have you met this guy?"
" For a couple of minutes, he came to the café to eat and he came with his friend,they're so cute Cas"
"In a couple of minutes and you're already giving me all this description, Aria you're a lost case" she started feigning sobs.
" I know, I know but this is going to be a crush nothing attached besides he's filthy rich and wouldn't even look at me twice"
"Oh shut it, Liam did"
" I was a smart techie then," I countered.
"And now?? You know you don't have to abandon your career because of a bastard" she said, pissed.
"Of course Cas, I know , don't you worry, I'll start up again, I've learnt and I'm wiser now, I need to go Cas talk to you later"
"Alright Aria baby, be careful and whoop them asses, enjoy yourself and have your best times, byeee.."
I clicked and ended the call, I was a bit relieved and so happy to get this burden on my chest out.
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