Chapter 112 - 112: Date I (1/2)

(Michelle POV)

”Welcome to Jade Palace Restaurant. Do you have a reservation?” The receptionist asked.

I shook my head. Huh? This was just a restaurant in a mall. ”Do you require one?” I responded.

”Sorry ma'am, as of the moment, the restaurant has already been fully booked and…”

I furrowed my brows. What the hell? You want to ruin my date? Anthony recommended this restaurant last night! I was about to insist when suddenly my cellphone started ringing.

”Excuse me for a moment.” I said as I pulled out my phone. Anthony's name flashed on my screen. I wanted to cry. Why did I not come to the restaurant first to ensure I get a table? Anyhow, I pressed the answer button.

”Hello?” I greeted.

”Hi Michelle, are you already at Jade palace?”

Well… ”Uh yes… but it's already fully booked…” I said honestly, my voice a bit sad. Not hearing Anthony respond, I said his name to call his attention, ”Anthony?”

*Tut tut tut!*, huh!? Did he just hang the call? I looked at the screen only to see that he really did! My eyes widened and I don't know if I should curse or cry, before I could think how to react, I felt someone tap my shoulder. I turned to look behind me and what greeted me was Anthony's very handsome face and wonderful smile.

He was tall that I only reached his chin. His face was white and smooth, his lips were pinkish, his nose thin and high bridged, his eyebrows slightly thick and dark… then he was wearing a white polo shirt and black denim jeans…

Ah! He truly was God's greatest gift to this planet. If there's a definition of perfection, all I have to do was look at Anthony!

My cheeks turn heated with my desire to just grab his cheeks and kiss him senseless!

”Hello. Sorry for being a bit late and forgetting to inform you about this.” He said apologetically, then he turned to look at the receptionist. ”Excuse me miss, reservation under Anthony Ren please.” He said.

Oh my god! He made a reservation ahead of time!?!?!?!? When did he make it!?!?!?!?!?!!??!?! He even apologized for being late when it's only… I looked at the time displayed on my cellphone's screen. 11:55 am!!!! I was just early, though only a little. Just shoot me now please!!!! I can't, I can't, I can't!!!!

The receptionist blushed even behind her make-up, and she looked at my Anthony as if hearts were going to pop from her eyes. For a few seconds she just stared at MY Anthony like that.

This bitch, how dare she look at my Anthony that way!? I wanted to reprimand her, but I don't want Anthony to get turned off! Thankfully, the receptionist came back to her senses after sensing my glare. She fumbled over the list of people with reservation.

”Ah yes sir, please follow me.” she said.

Anthony smiled and nodded his head. ”Thank you.” He replied.

The receptionist lead the way and we fell in step behind her to follow. As we walked, Anthony turned to look at me and asked, ”Did you wait long?”

I turned to look at him. He was wearing a sincere expression and it's like a halo was shining upon him. I turned my eyes away, I felt like I'll go blind soon with his brilliance, I turned to look away. I think I resemble a cooked crab by now. ”No… I just arrived when you called.”

Anthony was about to say something, but we already arrived to our assigned… room!? Anthony booked us a private room!? Huh!? This is so amazing! He likes me! He definitely likes me!!! I'm the luckiest girl in the planet!

The room itself though was good for 2 was quite spacious, it has floor to ceiling windows overlooking the sea too. Ah! So romantic!

The receptionist guided us to the table and Anthony pulled one chair from one side, so I went to the other side and as my hand just touched the back of the chair, I noticed that Anthony was not yet sitting. I looked up and our eyes met. Then it hit me. Oh, my fuckin god. I wanted to cover my face with my two palms. He pulled out the chair for me! Even Steve was not that considerate when we were friggin dating! What to do? should I run over to the other side and take the seat!?!?!?

Anthony decided for the two of us. ”Please take a seat.” He said.