I looked at Sebastian who is standing in front of me, stealing glances from the man sitting in front of me. I know that this might come off as something he did not expect or see to happen.
I also felt guilty knowing I had promised him a meal when we both arrived here. The fact that I still haven't fulfilled that says so much about me.
"Sebastian, I did not expect to see you here." I whispered in the air as I fixed myself. I rose from my seat and made sure I would be the same level as him.
"I did not expect to see you here either. Is he… your boss? The one who left you in the airplane?" He curiously asked.
"What? No." I laughed. "This is uhmm… Killian Luther. He is one of my boss's stockholders." I introduced him.
"Hi, it was nice meeting you." Killian stand up and offered his hands for a handshake. He seemed nice and cool about it and was extremely friendly.
I could not describe what I am feeling seeing these two men shaking their hands as if they came here to meet for business purposes.
"Aren't you a stockholder from Sinclair Co.?" Sebastian asked.
"Yes, that is right." killian laughed and paused for a bit. "Although, I am more of a worker because the bastard is giving me workload to do."
"Would you like to take a seat?" Killian invited him which make me feel really ashamed because this is supposed to be a lunch for the two of us and now, Sebastian is joining us. Not to mention that I have missed the chance of treating Sebastian as well.
Sebastian looked at me and was able to scan my face. He probably knew that I am not comfortable with him joining our lunch which is why he shook his head and politely declined the offer while still maintaining a gaze on me.
"No, thank you. Cassandra might want to spend a private time chatting with you which I would not like to be a part of. And besides, isn't Sinclair a rival of mine? I wouldn't want hearingw hatever business talk the two of you have." He laughed as he make up excuses just so he can walk away.
"Then, i wouldn't push your buttons further." Killian smiled. "It was nice meeting you. I hope we can talk more soon."
Sebastian smiled and bent down a little to whisper something on my ears. "You still owe me that lunch."
I felt like all my hair in my body have stood up from that cold voice. It was certainly making me feel anxious knowing I have to pick out a place he woul surely enjoy as a wealthy man. However, I only know few places and that does not include five star restaurants.
"I will be going now." Sebastian bid his goodbye and walked out of the table.
"Phew…" I let out a sigh after feeling like the lump in my throat have disappeared.
"Are you alright?" Killian asked. He sound really confused by how I reacted just now.
"Of course." I whispered in the air. "It is just that, I did not expected him to be here out of all the places. I mean, he did told me we live in the same neighborhood, but meeting him at lunch? Wow, I did not see that coming."
Killian laughed at the absurdity of my words and found it silly that I am being a kid. "Well, you know, the world is not so big for people like us. We would meet and meet, even if we wish not to."
"If my boss did not gave me the place to stay in Central Park South, well, I wouldn't be on the same world as him." I laughed which made his brows furrowed.
"He gave you a place to stay there?" He asked. The tone of his voice seemed skeptical and he could not believe what I just told him.
"Why? Is that something I should be scared of?" I whispered. "It was part of the job package."
He shrugged it all off and pulled off a fake smile. "Well, that is an expensive place to live in. Only elite people gets acccess to that place which is also why I live in that city. That being said, you seemed to be on the same level as me now."
"Same level as you? Oh come on, do you want me to retell all my life story to you? From the part where I started from scratch? You would not like any of it." I tried to humor him down but he seemed to be picking out the words he is going to listen to.
"Now, why don't we date?" The way he asked me those words was certainly not in a joking manner. He was dead serious and there was no other thoughts behind his head.
"What are you talking about?" My hands were shaking as I reached out for the water. I was disturbed by his words and I did not see any of this coming.
"I am serious, why don't you date me?" His eyes were locked into mine and no matter how hard I try to look into somethingt else, it just make me feel really awkward.
"I am not who you think I am, Killian." I fixed my composure. "Yes, I did find you really attractive when I first saw yu but I also know my place and I dare not to cross the line drawn between our social class."
"What is that supposed to mean?" His eyes was full of questions as if he could not understand the simplest words I am saying. Like he did not know what I was saying.
"You are smart enough to comprehend what I mean. You know you are handsome, kind, surprisingly friendly, and living a wealthy life which I do not have. People like us, who have so much gap, does not deserve to date one another." I paused for a bit and just smile. "We will ruin each other."
"You are thinking about it too much."
Those were the last sentence he said before the food arrived. It felt like a whole lot of week was stabbed in my back while waitinhg for the food to finally be laid out on the table.
My words were kept on my mouth, sealed shut. As much as I want to tell him that I am not overthinking and I am only seeing all possible sides of the story, i know that he wouldn't buy it. For a moment, I know the deal that I am making with the devil.
The wiater laid out the table napkin in my lap and smiled before leaving. And now, I am stuck with the man who just asked me to go out on a date with him.
The lunch was mad silence. I did not dare speak a word because what can I say? I am politely rejecting him?
No, I would not dare do that. Who am I to even have the guts to say such?
"Why don't we try to date for a week?" Killian was mad serious now. A week? That is like a year for me.
What would Nathaniel think? That after I have spent my night in a bed with him, I am dating one of his stockholder? Oh dear, this would not end well. I know for a fact that he would not like any of this… what would he think of me?
But at the same time, this might just be the best thing. Because if i want to draw the line between me and Nathaniel, Killian is the way. Once he knew that I am dating him, he might end his endless bothering.
What are the odds of it? Choosing one thing at a time and sacrificing another. Would it be okay to use him?
He, who probably wants nothing from me. Because what can he take from me? I am a nobody. All I have is myself, not even a single penny. What is his deal with me?
"What's in for me?" I paused and looked at the confusion written on his face. "I mean, what's in for me in the whole seven days?"
"Nothing.We'll just figure out if we are going to work out. We just have to see whether this relationship wouldn;t go into waste because we both know you have restrictions." He said.
Oh right… it was me, I was the problem.
"Is it okay to think about it?" I whispered in the air as I picked up my utensils. "I do not want to rush anything especially if it involve our feelings."
"Sure." A glimpse of smile escaped his lips. "I wasn't rushing you or anything as well. Just wanted to ask you out in case someone would do so before me."
"It's not like I am the most beautiful woman in the world." I laughed as I took a spoonful of food in my mouth.
"It's a pity you cannot see yourself from my eyes." Killian did not hesitate to tell me at all. "Because you are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen and no one could say otherwise."
I was about to speak when i got choked up on my food hearing him.
"Water… water!" i panicked as I felt like something was stucked in my throat and my heart was burning from whatever chemical reaction is happening in my stomach.
Killian immediately grabbed the glass of water and handed it on me. He caressed my back while whispering, "I am sorry!"
"N-no, it's okay! It was entirley my fault. I just choked u8p on my food, none of it was on you." i explained after I was able to sip water.
It felt so painful in my throat but I still has to talk to make sure he is not thinking about anything.
While he was caressing my back, he was also assisting me to drink.
"I am okay now." I smiled as I said in a hushed tone.
He bent down on his knees and cupped my face which made me blush. He loooked me straight into my eyes while I don't know what to do.
"Are you alright now?" His voice was so calm but the worries was there.
"Yes–"
Before I could finish my sentence, I heard someone snarling behind my back like a wolf who is deeply and madly frustrated by what he is seeing.
"Is this the lunch you asked permission for?" Nathaniel said, completely mad about what is happening.
"Flirting, huh?" His eyes was stabbing my soul.