Chapter 1078 - Two missions at the same time (3) (1/2)
~ San Antonio ~
Haru is in the waiting area of the styling salon, waiting for Nala to come after her session is done.
He is waiting for more than half an hour. It seems that it is true how girls take much longer to get ready. There are magazines and a television to pass the time, but he is too nervous.
Haru checked on his phone three times reviews and photos of the restaurant where he got the dinner reservation. It's a romantic restaurant on the riverbank. And he made sure to get a private table by the window.
He saw the curtain obscuring the side door move and he felt that the time froze when Nala made her way out. The red skater dress fits her just right, and her hair is braided and pulled to the back. The high heeled shoes make her long legs even longer. She is usually wearing loosely fitting clothes which are comfortable and practical, ready for exercise. This is the first time he sees her in a dress. Light makeup emphasizes her beautiful features, and he was staring at her lips which shone slightly because of the lip gloss. He regretted not using his half an hour wait to go and buy some flowers, because she deserves all the flowers on the world.
”What do you think?”, she asked shyly.
”You are beautiful.”, Haru responded under his breath while his expression showed that he is almost possessed.
She smiled. ”You are handsome as well.”
Nala thought that Haru is super-handsome in well-fitting black pants and a crisp white shirt under a dark blue blazer which showcases his well-defined shoulders. What got her attention is that he got a haircut, which makes him look sharp and edgy at the same time. Her heart raced with every step he made toward her.
Haru likes that she called him handsome. It was the first time that she voiced her approval of his looks. He told himself that he should dress up more often.
They both posed absentmindedly while one of the stylists took their photos. ”It comes in the package…”, the stylist justified calling back the couple which was openly eager to leave the salon.
The dinner was lovely, but neither of them paid much attention to delicious food or to the romantic views. They were focused on each other and that made it the most romantic experience ever.
They rejected all three waiter's offers for the wine. If Sarah or Aiden find out that they had alcohol, they would be in trouble.
Haru and Nala entered the nightclub without any issues. They were dressed for the occasion, looking smart and the bouncer at the entry didn't even ask for their IDs.
The sight inside was something neither of them expected. People drinking, dancing, laughing… it looked like hundreds of people came with a sole purpose to have fun.
Both Haru and Nala were painfully aware of all the couples… holding each other, kissing, their bodies pressing against each other. It was like everyone was telling them that it's OK to express your affection physically, and no one paid attention to what the couple few inches away was doing.
It was a very different atmosphere than the one in the house where everyone was sneaking glances at them, hoping that they will catch them doing something they can be teased about.
Haru checked the time and leaned closer to Nala so that she can hear him over the blasting music: ”We have one hour until we need to focus on the target. Do you want a drink, or…?”
She smiled while thinking, why is he leaning so close when he can use the ear stud? But then… she does not mind having him close. She gestured toward the dancefloor. ”How about a dance?”