Meanwhile, Cassie is getting ready for the night, she only have to wait for Alice call.
Looking at the mirror she is satisfied with her look. She know a high end restaurant like that, the customers are surely the richest in the city.
She didn't want to look out of place. What Cassie hates are people who look down at someone because they think they're better than anyone...like her stuck up Grand Mother.
Giving her look a once over, she's not overdressed for a dinner she thinks. She wears a blue sleeveless dress, the hem is a little above the knee. The back is V- shape but it didn't shows too much skin. It's still warm at night, but she had to paired it with white blazer just in case the weather turns chilly, it might become handy. She just dabbed a light make up and wearing a simple diamond earing, she doesn't want to look ostentatious.
Wearing her Louboutin high heel, she grab her purse and head downstairs. She just received a message from Alice, they're waiting outside already.
Ethan's car is already parked in the driveway.
"You don't have to sit with me in the back you know, Ethan is not our driver.
He will be tonight, we will be treated like a princess, Alice answered saucily and wink at her amused boyfriend.
Lucky you, you have found your Prince....and poor me, maybe I'm going to be your maidservant.
No way, you're destined to be Queen and maybe tonight, you're going to meet your King, who knows?
Ethan just smiling listening to these two bantering like a silly school girls.
They talk some mundane topics like society and politics to pass the time.
I like your dress by the way, you look sophisticated and elegant, said Alice to Cassie.
And yours...you're the only one I know who can rock the red color.
Where here, Ethan informed the girls.
They both reaching for the car doors, but Ethan suddenly said.
Wait...let the Prince do the honor of opening the door for his Princess and the Queen.
Extending his hand first to Alice and then Cassie, the girls are all smiles.
Seeing the restaurant for the first time, both girls can't help but amaze, from the name "Amore" itself you cannot help but fall in love.
Watching the girl's expression, Ethan cannot help but to feel proud and happy. He is glad he choose this restaurant. He is planning to propose to Alicia here next time and hope his plan goes well. Maybe he would ask Cassie for help.
Still unmoving he said...wait until you see inside. I won't spoil it by details, and he escorted the girls beaming with pride.
Oh my God!! Cassie exclaimed in delight. The décor is so elegant like one you saw in the travel magazine the "Palazzo" in Venice .
She wished she could go there one day. The painted ceiling is a work of an artisan, she love the intricate patterns. This restaurant screamed of opulence, no wonder only rich people can afford to dine here.
The maitre de ushered them to their table, but before they could take their seat, an unfamiliar voice greeted Cassie.
Cassie? Cassie it is you!!! The guy said excitedly...
Wondering who the guy is, she jog her memory and finally she remember, he's the guy in the club who helped her the other night.
It's Kevin... extending his hand, Kevin Matthews, sorry we didn't have time to introduce each other last night.
Alex just finishing his call strode to where Kevin waits, he could see his talking to a group in the other table, particularly to the woman in the blue dress. She seems familiar but her back is on him so he cannot see her face. Judging from his bestfriends animated face, the woman is familiar to him.
But then why did he extend his hand for a handshake if he'd known her already? A little curious, he stood behind and listen to their conversation.
Guys, this is the man I told you about who helped me last night.
I'm Cassandra Burke by the way, and this is my bestfriend Alice and her boyfriend Ethan.
Ethan Davies...Kevin said, good to see you man.
You too...and thank you for saving our Cassie here. He then ask...are you alone? you could join on our table.
No I'm with Alexander, actually he just went for a call, looking back ...ah, here he is.
"Good evening".
Hearing the name Alexander, a sudden jolt of awareness is what Cassie feel specially a husky voice whisper behind her made her skin tingle. She shivered and her heart beats profusely. She compose herself and turn with a ready smile but suddenly become frozen when she realized who the guy is, and she cannot help but exclaimed.
You? with a lilting sound...
Wait... have you two meet already? Alice intervene.
Uhm...he's the one I told you about the guy I bumped at the airport.
Oh, the jerk...mused Alice..
Ethan nudge her.
Oops... sorry Mr. Blackhurst.
It's okay Alice, and call me Alexander since you're Mary's niece, and we've meet before.
Jerk? Guffawed Kevin, that's Alexander to you.
Uhm... guys, why don't we all sit down, you can join in our table, there's enough space to sit. We could order now, we attract too much attention already. We don't want to be in the gossip mill tomorrow, looking at their surrounding, everyone is staring at them with interest.
Who woudn't be, two beautiful women and three handsome men, specially Alexander with his exceptional looks and a billionaire known in New York upper crust society and one of the wealthiest man in the world.
Scanning the menu...
Alice ask Cassie what is she going to order.
She ordered fiorentina steak, with ribollita and tiramisu for dessert.
The men were surprise hearing Cassie's order, it's rare for a woman to order a full course meal. Alex and Kevin shared a look of admiration for Cassie because in the past they dated women with small appetite who is too scared to eat good food because their afraid of gaining weight, and having Cassie appreciating food without reservation is a breath of fresh air. They admire her more because they seldom encounter a woman who were not pretentious for being who she is, and being genuine is very rare in these days in their society.
What? A girl should eat you know, and we Texan's like to eat meat.
I agree with you Cass, you can eat anything without worries of gaining weight. I wondered where those calories went, you seldom exercise.
Alice ordered ravioli, minestroni , and panna cotta for dessert, while Ethan opted for a Saltimbocca.
Alexander ordered the same as Cassie, and Kevin an ossobuco and a bottle of red wine.
Having their orders done, the conversation flows.
Kevin then ask Cassie what happened when he bumped into Alexander, and why did she called him jerk.
Alex cannot helped watching Cassie fidgeting on her seat, he enjoy her discomfort. Staring at Cassandra, his eyes dares her to divulge everything. But the stubborn woman refuse to look at him.
Cassie is too embarassed that all attention is focus on her now. Averting her eyes to the blue- eyed devil, instead facing Kevin directly and said...nothing particular happened, just a misunderstanding.
Alice listening to Cassie's reply cannot help but raise her brow, because there's a lot that happened that day. Keeping a discreet look at Alexander, Alice stifle a little gasp, there's something shift in Alex eyes while looking at Cassie. He has this intense look like he wanted to posses or devour her. Uhm...this is interesting.
Cassie is so hungry that she eat with gusto, she didn't eat anything the whole day because of her queasy stomach.
A little conversation can be heard between Ethan and Kevin regarding business.
Alexander didn't participate, instead his attention is solely focus on the woman infront. He cannot help but admire her beauty, her stature is very regal, even the way she eats it's very classy. So Cassandra didn't remember anything last night, or just pretending the airport incident was their first meeting. He wanted to test her memory so he ask Alice about her stay in her unit.
Oh! I have to thank you for that, letting me stay there with a lower rent has been an amazing three years for me. I saved a lot of money because of your generousity. And I appreciate that a lot, I have you to thank for.
Everyone know how lucky you are to live in a place like Blackhurst tower. Even Cassie here admire the view in her room.
She's so happy that she can see through the empire state building. Much more in your penthouse, the view must be amazing
Although I learned from aunt Mary you seldom stay there and you prefer your mansion outside the city.
I stayed there recently, infact just last night. I arrived late though, I am so tired from my flight from Paris that I decided to stayed the night there.
Cassie who was so immersed in her food suddenly stop upon hearing the conversation between Alice and Alexander.
Mentioning last night occurrence, she lifted her eyes to look at Alexander, and there...he had that smug look on his face. Of course Cassie remembers, but choose to ignore it. She was so disconcerted of the events, that her face is flushed.
Alexander wear a guileless expression seems to enjoy Cassie's discomfited reaction. She narrowed her eyes on him which shows she is just pretending not to remember what happened last night.
Looking at Cassie's abashed reaction, it hit Alice the realization that the two must have meet , judging by the look on their faces.
Cassie is save from more embarassment when the dessert arrive. She's like a kid who cannot wait for her treats. She's a sucker for dessert specially tiramisu, it's her favorite.
Alexander looked at Cassie amused by her expression, she must have loved desserts. He had to remember next time their going to dine together. He paused, what the...what am I thinking? surely this woman beffudled his mind.
Oh....this is so delicious, yum...I've never tried this perfect taste of tiramisu. She takes another bite and moaned.
To Alexander it is pure torture, hearing her moaned is adding to his already engorged libido. He imagined Cassie beneath him writhing and moaning his name while making love to her. He squirmed under his seat. If Cassie could see the bulged on his pants, she would definitely think he's a pervert. Alex cannot believe that his like a school boy on the verge of his first orgasm.
Glancing at Alexander, she asked him...are you alright? You look annoyed, you might find me a strange woman who is crazy in a simple dessert. But it's really delicious, and it's my favorite you can't fault me with this.
Here...try it if you don't believe me, and she scoop a spoonful and bring it to Alex mouth.
Without hesitation, Alex opened his mouth and savor the taste of the creamy texture of the mouth watering dessert.
With an expectant look, Cassie ask, so how was it? It's delicious right? I know guys didn't like sweets and desserts.
You're right, it's very tasty and delicious, Alex said while looking at her mouth. How he wanted to taste it instead. She looked so innocent, and those violet orbs he wanted to corrupt.
Suddenly, conversation stops between Ethan and Kevin followed by a long silence, they both have a disbelief look on their faces.
Alice realized the akward moment and tried to cover it by a laugh..
Oh Cass...you still haven't changed, you still indulge yourself in sweets like a kid.