The Heir of His Ways

Chapter 5 - Spring in My Step

Lucas’s POV

I woke up before my alarm went off today and pulled on a t-shirt and athletic shorts. I put on my sneakers and head to my home gym. I have an extra spring in my step and I find myself smiling, I like this feeling, I wonder where this thing with Josie is going. I decided last night that if things go good today I am asking her out.

I have never been one to play it safe and not go after what I want, why should dating be different. I just hope I don’t scare her off. She doesn’t seem like the type to be easily scared off though. I just hope that she doesn’t flirt like that with everyone to get tips. I know that happens, but I am hoping it wasn’t the case with her yesterday.

As I am working out my mind drifts to William Maxwell. Jackson was able to confirm that he did indeed get a deal with the government for a large order of specialized transistors they will use in weaponry.

The part that stuck out was how fast and informal all the communication was between Maxwell and Senator Mathis. I am going to have to dig deeper on the communication between them and I will also have Jackson dig into this Senator Mathis. I need to find out if there is a pattern in his dealings if I want to make both of them accountable. I am pretty sure this deal was not done through the proper channels. If he is as shady as the deal I think he made with Maxwell is, then I’m sure it isn’t the only one he has made.

That is one thing I don’t tolerate, people cutting corners to make a buck. There are plenty of avenues for making an honest dollar and those that cheat to get ahead I don’t tolerate. Looks like I may have to deal with two people now, Maxwell and Mathis. I’ll just call them the M&M’s, too bad they aren’t sweet like my favorite candy.

I text Jackson to make sure he starts digging into Mathis although I know that he probably already started. He knows me well enough to know that will be my next move.

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I get to the diner just after 7am and I can see sweet Josie through the window when I park. Her hair is flowing down her back today and it is even more beautiful than her ponytail from yesterday.

I stroll in and get the same greeting as I did yesterday, that angelic voice of hers sounds like music to my ears. I find that I already recognize the two other customers that are here from yesterday. I guess she wasn’t kidding about regular. The food was excellent, so that is not surprising.

I walk to the same booth as yesterday and watch Josie as she chats with the same older man from yesterday. Her face seems to glow and her eyes seem even more vibrant than yesterday.

Her face lights up a bit when she notices me and that makes me smile. I’m really hoping it’s not just me. If she is just flirting for tips, she will surely turn me down if I ask her out. Better to find out now than get in deeper, if this whole thing is one sided.

“Welcome Lucas, nice to see you again.” She smiles while filling my coffee, “just coffee again or would you like something else to drink?”

“Josie, looking even more beautiful than yesterday. Coffee is perfect, thank you” I reply with a smile. I lean back on the booth with my arms across its back like I did yesterday, that seemed like it caught her attention yesterday. When something works you use it. I see her gaze travel my arms, chest and abdomen and I am happy it worked. “So I tried the inferno omelette yesterday, dare I try something else or stick to what was good already?” I quirk an eyebrow awaiting her response.

“Hmmm, that is quite the predicament you have there. Considering you have only tried one thing I would say try something new to see what your favorite is,” she says thoughtfully.

I smile and nod, “okay so what should I try next?”

“The jalapeños popper frittata is spicy and delicious. I can even throw in a sriracha biscuit to go with it,” she says with a smile.

She bites her lower lip while she waits for my response and it goes straight to my c*ck. I think I will be perpetually hard around this woman. “I trust your judgment and appreciate the biscuit. I have never had a sriracha biscuit, I would love to try the frittata out”

Her cheeks get that lovely blush I saw yesterday at my compliment. God I love that. “I’ll put your order in right away,” she says and she turns and sways those lovely hips again forcing me to watch her ass. She leans over the pass through to the kitchen and tells the cook my order again. I love seeing her uniform dress ride up so I can see her upper thighs. The thighs I’d like to have my face between.

I noticed she smelled delicious today too, a sweet floral scent. Not to heavy, but a lingering scent that made me want to get closer and breath her in.

I watch as she delivers some food to the same woman as yesterday and then she goes back to the older man. I strain my ears to hear their conversation.

I hear him ask when she is finally going to date his grandson. Oh no, that won’t be happening if I have anything to do with it. I sigh in relief as she turns him down pointing out that his grandson has been dating the same woman for the last three years.

I chuckle when I hear him, he sounds just like my grandfather. My dad is always pushing some socialite at me and my grandfather is always pointing out how they aren’t good enough for me. Maybe it is a global grandfather thing. Maybe they all push for what they think is the best for their grandchildren.

Josie makes her way to my table with my food. The food looks and smells delicious. It is rare to find good spicy breakfast food options, and they have several options on their menu.

“Ok Lucas, let’s see the verdict on spicy breakfast option two” she smiles and waits.

I take a bite and hold back making a groan it is so good. I make sure my face is clean before I answer, “absolutely delicious, I’m not sure which I like better. I am curious how many times I need to come to get the chef special?”

“The Frank special, hmmm at least a week or it won’t fit your tastes,” she smiles and seems to be trying to get me to come back. Maybe it is wishful thinking, I hope I am right that she likes seeing me as much as I like seeing her.

“Well, I guess I have five more breakfasts to try first,” I reply. “It isn’t fair though, you have gotten to see my tastes and I know little of yours. Maybe you will let me take you out sometime so we can get to know each other better,” I say with my most charming smile, while I lean in closer to her. Ok, bandaid pulled off, it’s out there now so I cross my fingers that she feels it too and says yes.

Her cheeks turn pinker than before and she smiles shyly, how cute I haven’t seen that shy side of hers yet. “I would love to, I work and take night classes so I couldn’t until Sunday if that works for you.”

“Sunday would be perfect. Can I get your phone number so I can call you to finalize plans?” I ask hoping I’m not asking too much.

She gives me a megawatt smile that lights up her whole face. That makes me so happy, I’m going to have to do everything I can to see that smile again.

She pulls a pen and he order pad out of her apron pocket and scribbles her phone number on it before sliding it across the table to me. I take it and our hands brush and I feel a warmth that makes me happy from just that simple touch. She blushes again and I cannot help but smirk at her reaction.

The diner starts to get busier just like yesterday, and Josie dances between tables and seems to know most of the customers by name. She checks on me a few more times, but I don’t want to disturb her and make her have to rush around more than she already has to with the diner packed. I leave money on the table to cover the bill and a generous tip and I say goodbye to her. I love how her whole face lights up when she talks to me.

I’m going to have to really think about where and what we should do on Sunday. I want to show her a bit of who I am and I also want to get to know her better, so hopefully I can get date number two. I smile thinking about that as I walk to my car, yes Sunday will be a great day.