Chapter 953 - Slow Motion (1/2)

It was a very cold night in late-autumn. Luckily, Rune was wearing a jacket, an overcoat, and a scarf so he didn't feel too cold as he walked from the next block in the cold night air.

When he entered the cafe, Rune was immediately greeted by a waiter asking for his reservation.

”Oh, a table for two, under my name, Rune Schneider,” said the man.

Rune did use his real name because he was not worried that Rose would recognize him as a member of the Schneider family. His father never publicly announced his children's names, and Rune was not involved in the family business, so he was not well known to the public.

After all, the name Schneider was not only owned by their family. Many other Germans also had this surname. That's why he felt relaxed using his real name.

”Oh, welcome, Mr. Schneider. Your friend is already here,” said the waiter with a face filled with smiles.

Rune was impressed. He deliberately came early to this blind date, but apparently, Rose had arrived before him.

Not bad, he thought. He liked punctual people.

”Thank you. Where's our table?” asked Rune.

”Please come with me.” The waiter motioned for Rune to follow him. They walked together and arrived at one of the best tables in the cafe.

The location was on the corner and had enough privacy. Rune quickly saw his date had indeed arrived. The girl sat with her back facing Rune, so the young man could not see her face.

Rune could only see that Rose had long, golden curls that hung down her back. Ah, one plus point for Rose, Rune thought. He liked girls who had long hair and could maintain it well.

He let his hair grow a little long, slightly past his neck. Rune's appearance that night was very cool, even though he was only wearing a simple outfit.

As the man walked across the cafe to his table, the female guests sitting inside instantly raised their faces and watched him walk in awe.

”Good evening,” said Rune, after arriving right behind Rose. ”Rose?”

The girl turned towards Rune with a movement that felt like slow motion before Rune's eyes. Yeah ... he literally felt like he was in a movie being played in slow-motion, because Rune can't believe his own eyes.

”Hello.” The girl stood up from her chair and reached out her hand to Rune, who was still standing rooted in place. Since Rune didn't return her greeting, the girl tilted her face closer to Rune's with narrowed eyes. ”What happened to you?”

Only then was Rune moved from his reverie. He coughed a little to hide his embarrassment and reached out his hand to shake Rose's.

”Good evening... Rose. Nice to meet you,” he almost stuttered.

”Nice to meet you too,” said Rose in a confident voice. Apparently, she was used to dealing with men who suddenly became tongue-tied when they met her for the first time.

The waiter who saw Rune's reaction only smiled. Ahh ... this handsome man who just arrived was the same as himself and all the men in this cafe who were fascinated by the presence of this beautiful lady.

They really had never seen a woman this beautiful, even in magazines. Although she was wearing simple clothes that could be bought in any department store, her beauty was still clearly visible.

”Please sit down, Sir.” He handed Rune a menu. ”Would you like to order a drink first while deciding what food you want to enjoy tonight?”

Rune turned to Rose and realized that the girl had not ordered anything either, indicating that she had just arrived. As a gentleman, he asked first if Rose wanted to order anything.

”What would you like to drink?” he asked.

Rose opened the beverage menu on the side and quickly chose a c.o.c.ktail. ”I'll have Singapore Sling, thank you.”

”Two Singapore Sling, please,” said Rune, turning his head toward the maid. ”We'll study the menu to select the dishes.”

”Yes, Sir.”

After the waiter left, Rune and Rose stared at each other. Both of them looked very beautiful, and they immediately attracted the attention of those around them.

Rune felt very ashamed of himself for thinking that Rose was one of those girls who would edit their photos extensively that they no longer looked like the real life version, as is the case with many young women who use online dating services.