The hostess greeted us and led us to a booth a little away from everyone. I was grateful to have privacy. I didn’t want to be around anybody’s screaming babies or huge parties. This booth was perfect.
“Your waiter will be with you shortly,” the hostess said, then walked off.
I looked around and noticed there really wasn’t anyone around us. It seemed like everyone was on the other side of the restaurant. I found it quite odd. Armond smirked then dropped his eyes to the menu. He licked his lips and all I could do was watch him. I knew what I wanted so I took the time to take him in.
I loved the way his hair surrounded his face. It was so silky and a little curly. I wonder how long it took him to get ready in the morning. He probably just had to wet it and go. Even with his eyes lowered, they were completely dreamy. Those long lashes tried to block them, but I was truly captivated by this man.
“You’re doing it again,” he said.
“What?” I giggled.Caught red handed.
“Oh, you know. Fucking me with your eyes.”
If I had a drink, I would’ve spit it out. He said it so nonchalantly and didn’t even break a smile.
“I wouldn’t say fucking, but I was definitely all over you,” I replied.
He smirked then placed the menu down, giving me his full attention. We were across from each other and I suddenly wanted to be closer. Why was I becoming so damn clingy?
“I get lost in you too, honeybee. It’s why I’m enjoying this extra time with you. You draw me in and I don’t want to pull back.”
“And I don’t want you to either.”
The waiter came and interrupted his next statement. A bottle of wine sat in a bucket of ice and two wine glasses were placed in front of each of us. He introduced himself and asked if we were ready to order. I asked for a glass of water to go with my wine then asked for honey butter rolls. Armond watched me as I gave him my order and I felt the heat building between us.
Once I was finished and Armond placed his order, I scooted myself over to him. I rested my head on his shoulder. He kissed my forehead then proceeded to open the wine bottle and poured a drink for us, never making me move.
“You tired, baby?”
“A little,” I replied.
“Here, take your glass. We can get this shit to go if you want. It’s already been a long day for you.”
“It’s not necessary. I asked for this time with you. I just like being up on you.”
We clinked glasses and I took a sip. My eyes instantly closed. It was sweet and not what I expected from the red wine. I was about to comment when the waiter approached again with my rolls and water. He let us know that our food would be out shortly then took back off like he had another table to tend to. My eyes followed him as he went to the bar and sat down. The other staff was busy at the other tables yet he was big chilling?
“Armond, did you make them put all of them people over there?” I asked as I pointed in that direction. He smiled and nodded like it was nothing.
“I don’t like being around people and since it was such short notice I didn’t want them going through the trouble of kicking everyone out,” he explained.
“We really don’t have to stay then. I don’t mind eating at home. I don’t want you uncomfortable.”
“Baby, it’s not that deep. I’ve already taken the precautions to make sure I’m not uncomfortable, but I do appreciate the thought. And so you know, I don’t mind you being up on me like this. You bring me the best kind of comfort. I’m still processing how.”
“I’m still processing why I like being so up on you too,” I admitted. “I never thought I’d give another man a chance, then here you come, my knight in shining armor.”
He chuckled then grabbed a roll. I watched as he took a bite and nodded as he chewed. I noticed he always did that when he liked something. It was a slow and steady chew like he was attempting to taste every ingredient.
“It’s good, right?” I said, then took another bite.
“Indeed. I’ll be placing an order for these to-go.”
“I’m not usually one to eat bread but Darby’s is my official weakness. I’ve been craving them since last time.”
“You come here often?”
“Not really. It’s been a few months. I brought my sister here when she came to visit.”
