The Date

Jared opened up the car door and I stepped out into the warm air of New York City.

"Botequim." Jared looked at me after reading the Restaurant's name.

"It's a lot nicer inside. I swear."

"I'll take your word for it."

He gave me a smile, one that I returned and then placed his hand on my lower back and led me into the restaurant.

The restaurant was elegant and modern at the same time. With an open kitchen to entertain us.

The waiter led us to a table that was against a wall. I sat in the chair facing the kitchen.

Tonight was quite busy in the the account it was a Saturday night.

The waiter handed us both a menu.

"May I get you something to drink, sir?"

"We" Jared said looking at me "will take a bottle of your finest Chardonnay."

"Very well sir."

Moments of silence passed as we both surfed through the menu.

"This looks all so good." My mouth started to water.

"Do you want to share the Costeleta?"Jared questioned me.

"What is that?"

"It's says it's a prime aged rib eye steak for 2 that comes with a watercress salad and yucca fries."

"Sounds good."

The waiter came back to take our orders and left with the menus.

Jared and I conversed about a variety of stuff while waiting for our food. Only ten minutes had gone by when I spotted the waiter with our food.

"This was so good." I said while taking the last bite of the steak.

"Agreed." He gave me a smile.

"I'm glad you-" Jared was interrupted by the ringing of my phone.

"Oh I'm sorry. I'll be right back."

I grabbed my phone and headed outside. As the door closed behind me and I answered the phone not bothering to look at who it was.

"Hello?"

A familiar voice came through.

"Kyla right? It's Mr. Carter."

"Oh yes it's me."

"Wonderful. Now I would like to inform you about something."

I started to feel my anxiety coming over me.

"Y-yes. What is it?"

"Well Miss Owens, you got the job."

My anxiety immediately went away and I was filled with excitement. Excitement that I got the job. And excitement that I'll be able to see him again.

"Oh my god. Thank you so much."

I could hear him chuckle. "You're very welcome. I expect to see you in my office at 8:00 on Monday morning."

"Very well sir. See you then."

"Alright goodbye."

I hung up.

Yes. I got the job. The hard part was surely over. At least thats what I thought. I entered the restaurant and welcomed the warm air.

"Who was that." Jared asked.

"My boss actually. He just now told me I got the job."

Jared's face brightened up with a smile. "Congratulations Kyla. Who's your boss?"

"Well I don't know his first name. But I was introduced by Mr. Carter."

His smile faded. "Him? You're going to work for him?"

"Um yeah. Is there something wrong with him?"

"Well no. Kind of. I heard he's just not a nice guy."

Well that was vague.

"Nevertheless I'm happy for you." His smile returned.

"Thank you. Means a lot."

After a while Jared paid the check and we left. I hopped back in his car and he drove me back to my apartment.

He pulled into one of the guest parking lots.

"I had a lot of fun tonight, Jared. Thank you for taking me out."

"You're welcome. Do you want me to walk you to your apartment?"

"Um" I hesitated for a moment. Unsure whether I wanted him to come up. I wasn't ready for stuff to happen between us. Even if it was just a kiss. "I'm okay. Thank you though." I opened the car door and before I got out Jared gently placed his hand on my wrist.

"I had fun, Kyla. See you around."

I smiled in return and got out of the car. Before I turned around the corner I gave him a wave.

I watched as he pulled out and left. I lived on the 8th floor of the 10th floor apartment building. I had made it to level 3 when I took off my heels.

Ah much better.

About twenty minutes later I was snuggled on the couch with Felix pressed against my stomach. The tv was on and it had me drifting off into a warm and comfortable sleep.