Chapter 26 - Lunch Date (2/2)

”Stalker?”

”Yeah… 10'o o'clock behind me.”

Lena poked her head out and stare where Gary mentioned. She saw James sitting at a table by himself in a different area.

”He has been following us for a while now.” Gary added.

”Oh. He's my bodyguard. I told him I was going out a lot so he should wear more casual clothes and stop being so obvious.”

”Bodyguard?”

”Yeah. A person who guards you. A bullet shield? You know?”

”I know what a bodyguard is!”

”Don't mind him. My dad thinks it is best for me to have one.”

”I agree.” -- But I don't like another man hanging around you - was what Gary wanted to say but didn't.

The food arrived hot and fresh. Lena spoiled herself and ate a lot. She often disregarded her manners when she is with Gary.

Seeing her so famish, Gary dished a few things to her plate. He had hope that she would do the same but nope. But it is alright, seeing her so different makes him happy.

After their lunch, Gary sent Lena back to her car. She still had to go back to the company so she could not stay long.

James was already waiting inside the car for her.

”Thank you for lunch. We should do this more often!” Lena thanked him. She turned and open the door to the car herself. She was about to get in when Gary suddenly grabbed her wrist.

Lena spun around and stared at him. James was alerted but stood seated.

”I---” Gary was going to say something but he saw James glaring at him like a wolf. C'mon man… all he did was hold her wrist. He quickly let go of her hand.

Gary also shut the car door so James wouldn't hear what he was going to say. He didn't need more embarrassment and pressure, he was already sweating from this.

”What is it?” Lena asked.

”There… event...come.” Gary mumbled. He couldn't get the words out properly.

'AHHHH... It's not even like you are asking her on a date. It's just an event!' Gary scolded himself.

”You have to speak up.” Lena interrupted his thought process.

Gary suddenly pulled out a ticket and slammed it into Lena's hand. ”The Championship Gaming event after your SHYNE opening event. I want you to attend it and come to see me. No one ever comes to see me and you are my friend so you need to support me like I support your shopping sprees.”

Gary spoke everything so fast but Lena was able to understand what he was saying.

”En. I'll be sure to come to see you. Promise.” She smiled.