Chapter 1019 - Kiss talks over lunch (1/2)

~ Los Angeles ~

Thursday

12:43 PM

Penny and Emma entered a restaurant where they plan to have lunch. Haru and Nala are following them, they are accompanying Penny as security.

”We need two tables.”, Penny told to the restaurant greeter.

Sarah told Penny that Haru and Nala have feelings toward each other, but that they don't have many chances for privacy. It seems that since their Sunday's beach-date, other kids are teasing them and invading into their time on purpose.

Penny was not used to travel with security, so she responded to Sarah that she does not need anyone to follow her. She is only going for an obgyn appointment, and Emma will go with her. Also, her name is different and her image as well, so it's not likely that she is in any danger. Sarah explained that this is a chance for Haru and Nala to get some privacy, and she also told Penny to get them a separate table for lunch, so... here they are.

Haru and Nala looked at Penny in surprise. They didn't expect that. As security they either join at the table or stand on the side.

”It's lunch time, so you should eat, and I want to talk to Emma in private, it's not for kid's ears. OK?”, Penny winked at them and waved to follow the waiter who was leading them to their table.

Haru and Nala nodded in understanding and did as they were told.

Penny saw that both of them were smiling while walking away. Ah, youth…

”Thank you for joining me.”, Penny told Emma once they were seated.

”Not a problem. I'm glad that everything is fine.”, Emma smiled amiably. ”Did you think about your next steps?”

Penny sighed. They just returned from her first appointment with obgyn and now she got a confirmation that the baby is fine. Almost 11 weeks old. She needs to watch her nutrition, and to take extra vitamins but other than that… everything is fine.

Penny decided that she will keep the baby. No matter how much she thought about the other option, she could not imagine herself terminating the pregnancy. Even if Ben is not interested in raising their child, she will do it by herself and she will not request an alimony. She has her own job, she does not want his money. Of course… it will be best if he wants to be with her and they can do it together, but she will not force him. This is her decision.

”I don't see a need to change anything.”, Penny responded. ”I would still like if we can rent an apartment together, if you are OK sharing a kitchen with a pregnant woman.”

Emma laughed. ”I work in a hospital. I've seen much worse than a pregnant woman in the kitchen.”

Penny laughed with Emma and thanked her. Penny wants to experience living on her own and having a roommate sounds like a great start. ”How are you and Charlie doing?”

”Fine, I guess.”, Emma responded with a small voice.

”You guess? After that steamy kiss on Saturday, you guess?”, Penny teased.

”Do you need to remind me that everyone saw that?”, Emma whispered with panic.

Penny stifled a laugh. ”Sorry… but I can't help it. You went out to dinner last night. Did anything happen?”

Emma sighed. ”After that kiss on Saturday there is a lot of hand holding and he kisses my cheek for goodnight.”

”You sound disappointed.”, Penny observed.

”Do I? I guess I am. He gave me a taste of something good, but only once.”, Emma pouted.

”Why don't you kiss him?”

Emma widened her eyes and looked at Penny like she said something outrageous.

Penny ignored Emma's reaction. She leaned closer and spoke in a whisper so that they can't be overheard: ”Let me tell you a secret…”

Emma leaned closer and Penny continued: ”I came onto Ben. I used blackmail to get him into a hotel room.”

Emma could not believe it. ”You are kidding.”

Penny shrugged. ”I can't help it if you don't believe me. But why would I lie about something like that?”

Somehow… Emma believed it. ”You are bold! I wish that I have your confidence.”

”Emma, you are a beautiful, smart woman with a great career. Is there a reason for you not to have a confidence?”

”It sounds great when you say it… but when I think about this coming Saturday… I'm not so optimistic that I am up to the required standard.”

”You are talking about the party where Charlie is taking you, right? The one in the Davis family villa?”

Emma was surprised that Penny knows who is hosting the party. ”You know them?”

”The circle is not as big as you might think.”

”Then you know what I'm up against. So many of those socialites are after Charlie. I don't belong there.”, Emma said dejectedly.

”You are right. You don't belong there.”, Penny said with a straight face and then her face softened. ”Emma, you are so much better than any of them. They spend their days thinking about spending money and making themselves look pretty. They never worked a day in their life, and they value people based on their family background.”