Chapter 4: DINNER DATE AND STRANGE MEETING

I was filled with so much. My crush had asked me out for a dinner date. I opened my wardrobe and my eyes scanned my clothes. What do I wear? I went through my clothes when a short handless blue gown caught my eyes. I took it out from the wardrobe and placed it on the bed. I searched for a matching jacket. I took out a black leather jacket and placed it on the bed. I really want to look good for the dinner. The first impression is really important. I kept them safe and left for the library to finish up with my assignment.

I quickly sprang up from my seat, I had fallen asleep. I remembered that I have a dinner date and quickly rushed out of the library. I bumped into a servant and apologized and hurriedly left for my room. I rushed into my room and dropped my laptop and rushed into the bathroom. I had a nice bath and returned to my room. I sat before the mirror and started off with my makeup. I went for a natural makeup. I don't want to send the signal that I like him already by getting so all dolled up for the dinner. I changed into the outfit I had chosen earlier. I took out my bag and checked myself out in the mirror. I look beautiful.

I left my room and went downstairs. Nicole who was playing a game with her phone saw me trying to leave the house called out my name. I paused and turned towards her. She dropped her phone and came to me. Nicole scanned me from my head to my leg.

"Hey Aurora, where are you heading to dressed like this? A party? Did you take permission from dad and mum? Tell me?

"Calm down Nicole. One question at a time. Nope, I'm not attending a party. My Friend invited me over for dinner"

" Friend? A guy? Oh my gosh! Aurora you have a boyfriend! Tell me who is he? Is he handsome? Is he rich? Is he someone that I know? Is he not?

"Nicole... I'm already running late. I'll get going. Inform mum and dad that I went out. I checked their room but they aren't there. Where are they?

"Don't know. They left few hours ago. They should be heading home"

" Fine then. I'll leave now."

" Hold it right there! A voice came from the back.

I knew that voice, that's uncle's voice. I bit my finger and turned slowly.

"Hi Uncle"

"Where are you heading to dressed like that? A party? Or some club? Uncle asked in a rude manner.

"And why are you disturbing her? Grandma said hitting uncle's hand. "Go my dear child and have fun"

"Thank you Grandma" I hugged grandma and quickly rushed out. I got into the car and ordered the driver to take me to my man.

We arrived at some nice restaurant. I got down from the car and fixed my gown before going in. I was about to get in when some dude who wore a mask and had a dark, strange and strong aura surroundings him bumped into me. My purse fell from my hand and I quickly bent to pick it up. I wasn't able to see him. He left in a car. I wondered why such rude being met with me right now. I brushed it off and went in.

There was some uproar in the restaurant. Everyone was running Helter skelter , trying to save themselves. I wondered what took place in the restaurant. My gaze fell on a guy who laid on the floor in a pool of blood and another guy who was crying, holding his leg. He was shot on his leg. Everyone began to leave the restaurant. I stopped one of the customers and tried to find out what had happened. He told me how some gang came in and began to fire shots at everyone. I became scared and felt stuck to the ground and it seems like it was impossible to avert my gaze from the guy lying in a pool of blood.

I felt a hand on my hand and then I was been dragged out of the restaurant. I turned and tried to scream when a hand covered my mouth and the voice asked me not to scream. He removed his cap and smiled at me. Raphel, he came. I quickly hugged him. He was reluctant to hug me back but he eventually did and patted my back gently. I broke off from his arms and apologized to him.

"What happened here? So much noise and uproar" Raphael asked

" Some gangsters came and they began to fire shots and two guys were hit by their bullets. I think the first guy is dead. The other is wailing painfully cause he got shot at his leg" I replied in with a trembling voice.

" Calm down and take a deep breath. You must be scared. Where you here when they came in?

"No. Oh my, oh dinner date has been ruined. What do we do?

"It's okay. There's plan b"

"Plan b?

" Yes backup plan. I've got you covered. Trust me, we'll have dinner together, just as I promised you today. So come with me"

" Where to?

"Don't you trust me?

" Is it okay if I say no, that I don't trust you?

"Yeah. I know. We barely know each other. Trust me , you'll like where the dinner will take place. So shall we? He reached out his hand to me and nodded trying to assure me that I am safe with him.

"Okay. Promise you won't do anything stupid?

"I promise. Across my heart"

"Fine" I placed my hand in his and we left the restaurant.

The red lights came up and my car we were in stopped. I brought down the window and stuck my head out. A car black car with tinted glasses came and stopped beside the my car. I had this strange feeling and my heart raced quickly. Suddenly I began to sweat for no reason. The window came down a bit and I saw the guy who had bumped into me at the restaurant. Now I get why I was feeling this way. But then why do I feel this way upon seeing him. He rolled up his window and his car drove off as the green lights had come up.

We arrived at some neighborhood and got out of the car. I was pretty scared as I was in some new and oddly strange neighborhood. I crossed my fingers immediately and said a silent prayer for my safety. What am I doing? I barely know Raphael yet I followed him to this strange place. He stopped walking and turned and saw me standing few inches away from him.

"Uhmm.. Ain't you coming? Are you scared? I understand it's your first time . Trust me , you're in safe hands" He smiled at me.

" I... I'm not scared at all. I'm coming" I tittered trying to hide my fear.

Raphael held my hand and led the way. We got into a building and walked down the hallway and suddenly stopped before a door. Raphael took out his key and unlocked the door.

"Come in" he requested

"Huh? Me? Where are we?

"First of all, come inside" he pulled me inside and shut the door.

"Uhmm...you haven't answered me yet" I said nervously

" Welcome to my humble abode"

"You live here? I asked in a surprised tone

"Yes I do. I'm sorry that we couldn't have a lovely night as planned. Well, I had intended to bring you over after the dinner. I made dinner. I hope you'll like it. Please do sit"

" Yes sure"

" Not there. At the dining please"

" Yes."

" Uh...I hope you like the little decorations I did?

I looked around the dining area and was pleased with the cute flowers he spread at it and the rose flower he placed on the table.

"I like it" I smiled

"I'll serve dinner"

We had a nice time in there. Talked and had dinner. He walked me to my car and we hugged. We waved goodbye and I got into the car. He watched my car leave before heading inside.

I arrived home and hurried inside. I was quite exhausted but really happy. I dropped my bag on the couch and began to undress. I stopped when I had a flashback about the incident that took place at the restaurant. I wondered who he was. How could one be so heartless to kill people. He didn't apologize to me when he bumped into me. I hope never to meet such guy again. My Raphael made my night. I enjoyed the dinner and the time spent. I placed my clothes in the wardrobe and left for the bathroom.