“N… Nick” I stutter as he slams the door shut.
“Hi Emily” He stalks close to me. I itch my hair nervously. Why do i get this on my first dates jeez!.
“Hey Nick… what are you doing here?” I clutch my purse tighter and glanced back at the compound hoping liam won’t show up.
“I just wanted to… apologize for that day incidence. I overreacted Emily” I chew my lower lip.
“I should be the one apologizing Nick, cos I ruined your plans” He chuckle.
“Umm.. okay, I was hoping we’d go out for dinner” I widen my eyes.
“Huh?” I blurt out in surprise.
“Yeah Emily…. please?” I itch my hair. Oh jeez how do I get past this.
“Umm….. Nick I’m awfully sorry… but… I was heading out to sandy and Becky’s place. We planned to have a girls night tonight” I lied smoothly. Great Emilia Roberts, you tell a lie now.
“I could call sandy and Becky Emily, so they’d know you would be gone for a few minutes” His tone was pleading and i bit my lips nervously.
“Uhh… actually Nick I don’t think that’s a great idea. We’ve planned this real well and they wouldn’t be happy if I turned them down” His face turn sour again. He shrugged.
“Okay Emily… I just wanted to be friends you know… didn’t know you had a boyfriend already” I open my mouth to protest but clamp it shut. I’d let that slide.
“I’m… sorry Nick, I had to disappoint you the second time…” He chuckle.
“Its fine Emily… how about I drop you at your friends apartment?” I arch my brows and shake my head nervously.
“No Nick… I’d prefer I go alone, I want to stop by a store to get some stuffs… thanks for the offer anyways” I forced a smile. He stared at me for a moment before sighing.
“Okay… goodnight Emily” He got back into the car and. I waved at him as he drove out. I breath out severally in relief. Who could ever believe I’d lie so well.
“He’s Nick right” I flinch and whip my head to see liam coming towards me. I chew my lips and nod. He looks around before standing beside me.
“He seems to fancy you a great deal” I fiddle with my purse nervously. He had his hair packed Into a beanie.
“Who wouldn’t…. you very attractive small ass” I look up at him as his gaze bore into mine and a heat crept up my cheeks. I look away.
“That’s enough flattery for tonight Mr Paige” I roll my eyes and he chuckles.
“The night has just started small ass… and I bet its gonna be fun… with you in it” He winked down at me and that feeling returned, settling in the pit of my stomach. A black car pulls up at our front and the window rolls down. A guy in black shirt looks at us from the driver seat.
“Hey Ryan…” liam greets and he wraps a arm around my waist.. I could almost feel my body heat up as the warmth from his skin caressed my skin. I find myself trying to breathe normally.
“Emilia… the car is waiting” He turned to look at me with a smirk on his face, like he knew my thoughts. I nod nervously and let him guide me to the car. He opened the backseat and I got in. What’s with guys and opening door for ladies anyways. I settled into the seat as I suck in my breath. The guy at the wheels stare at me through the rearview mirror. Liam opens the door on the other side and get in to sit beside me.
“Hi…” I greet the guy called Ryan and he grins at me.
“Hey missy…” He ignite the engine and I strap in my seatbelt.
“Damn man you didn’t tell me your date is gonna be a hottie” A brush crept up my cheeks as liam pokes him from the back.
“Shut the fuck up Ryan and keep driving” Ryan chuckles and drives out. He rolls up the tainted window and I relax into the seat, liking Ryan instantly.
“A couple of cops down the street liam… they seem to sense your presence” Ryan says and chuckles. Liam spares me a sideways glance at my nervous self. He placed his palm over mine, and squeezed it softly.
“You’d be fine small ass… trust me okay” His warm gaze pierced mine and I nod, believing every bit of his words. The truth is I’ve never felt so secure around anyone. I look out of the window and withdraw my hand slowly. Cars rolled past us.
“Taking another route liam” Ryan swerves the car right and we enter a quiet road. They weren’t much cars there and the street lights illuminated the night. I could almost feel liam gaze burning holes at my side cheek and Ryan seems to be sparing me several glances through the rearview mirror. We drove in awkward silence for a while.
“So Missy… thanks for letting this dickhead hide in your apartment… that’s quite brave you know” Ryan states breaking the silence. I smile at him.
“Its nothing… I didn’t really have a choice though” I glared playfully at liam as I remember the way he’d threatened me the night he came. Liam arched his brows in amusement.
“Why do you say so small ass..” I roll my eyes and poke his ribs.
“You threatened me with a gun jerk!” I blurt out and they laugh.
“Damn it man…. you owe her a lot” Ryan chuckles and faces the road again.
“Yeah… I sure do know that… I owe her a lot… and I’m willing to pay” He mutter lowly and stare down. I stared back, taking in his intense blue orbs and letting his words linger for a moment. Ryan coughs and spares us a glance.
“We have arrived guys” his tone was taunting like he knew what just happened. Liam breathe out and I unstrap my belt.
“Okay Emilia.. you gonna go in there with Ryan. Do whatever he tells you…. I’d join you soon okay” I nod nervously. Ryan already got out and he opened my side door. I get out and he slams it shut. I breathe out and look around me. It was truly a sneak out restaurant. It looked hidden and a perfect place for a criminal to eat… without the cops trailing him. we walked into the lit restaurant and I look around at the different booths and the waiters and waitresses moving around. Ryan gives me a sideways glance. It was quite classy.
“You nervous?” He asks in concern as he holds my arm and walk me to a booth. it was at the back and clearly secluded. I nod.
“A date with the criminal everyone is looking for is enough to make a girl have a nervous breakdown Ryan”I reply and he laughs.
“You one heck of a funny birdie though” I smile as we got to the booth. He ushers me into one of the seats and I gratefully sat down.
“He’d be here soon Missy… don’t you worry, this place is a perfect place… you’d have a perfect evening..” I smile up at him.
“Thanks Ryan” I mutter and drop my purse on the table.
“Always welcome” He bows low and I laugh. i watch him walk to the bar and seat. I look around nervously, taking in several deep breaths. People seemed to be relaxed here though. I’m the only nervous wreck here. But jeez who wouldn’t be. My first date turns out to be with a criminal guy. A waiter stops at my table and drop a tray of drinks.
“Evening miss…” he greets and walks away. What is keeping liam anyways. As if on cue, the restaurant door opens and he steps in. I blink at him in surprise. What in Christ Jesus!
He was putting on a white dress shirt and black pants. His hair… he was putting on a freaking wig. My breath caught in my throat as his eyes find mine and he walks towards me. He sits opposite me so he’s backing the door entrance. I look down at the empty glass of wine to hide my nervous face. why is he looking so hot!. I look around and some ladies were throwing glances at him. Great.. they are checking him out.
“Did i keep you waiting?” He drawled and I could notice he was using a perfect Spanish accent. I shake my head sideways.
“Umm… not at all… liam” i stutter and I mentally slap myself. He chuckles.
“You don’t expect me to walk in here as liam Paige do you?” He smirked and drops his phone on the table. I chuckle.
“I totally didn’t recognize you.. you doing a perfect job with the disguise” He laughs.
“I’d take that a compliment small ass” He smirked and grin at me. Thank God its evening… my blush wouldn’t be noticeable. The same waiter stops at our table and grin at liam.
“Hey… buddy” He greets and gives me a menu booklet and a pen.
“Hey man… what’s up” Liam replies and I arch my brows.
“You all good liam.. enjoy your evening… nothing to worry about.” I flip through the page and scroll down the list of food. He knows its liam?. I puff out a breath and stare at the different dishes. I tick one and hand it to him.
“The usual” liam tells him and he nods and walks away. The usual?. Liam hasn’t been here once then… and he probably brought different girls here. I feel a pang of jealousy hit me. Who I’m I kidding, he’s just trying to be friendly not like he’s really interested in me.
“Are you okay small ass” His voice cut through my stream of thoughts. I give him my best smile.
“Yeah liam.. I am” I look around the restaurant, suddenly feeling angry. The waiter returns with our orders and pours wine into our glasses. I wait till he leaves before smoothing a napkin on my thigh. He watch me as I pick up my fork and start to eat. I took a small bite and almost moan at the sweetness.
“You love it?” He asks as he takes his glass of wine and sip from it. I nod.
“Yeah… tastes real good” I mutter and continue eating. I could still see Ryan sitting at the bar and throwing glance at our table occasionally.
“They sell the best food…. and you’re the first date I’ve ever brought here you know” I look up at him and gawped.
“Huh?” I manage to mutter. He nods.
“Yeah… small ass….” He smirked at me. I blink and face my food as I try to hide the blush.
“Why me then?” I raise my eyes to stare at him again. He chuckles.
“You the only one i find fun being with” He shrug and drops his glass back on the table. A smile tug at my lips. I go silent and chew my food.
*****
I drop my fork and dab my mouth with a napkin. I have to admit this is the best food ever. I grab my glass of wine and took a small sip as liam continues talking. I never imagined my first date was gonna be so much fun, not with a criminal.
“Thanks liam…” I voice out. He smirks.
“I’ve done nothing small ass” He grins and I chuckle. I look around the restaurant and they were few couples around. Liam phone buzzes and he checks the screen. I watch his face go dark
“Fuck!.” He curse at once and looks at me. I arch my brows.
“Ryan just sent me a text… a cop is around” I suck in my breath in panic.
“I thought it was a safe place ?” I croak nervously.
“Always expect the worst small ass. He suspects I’m in here” I gasp and widen my eyes. Oh goodness not tonight.
“He’s gonna take a look at every damn table… and I don’t wanna cause a scene here.”
My heart thumped against my chest and I’m getting nervous. I look around for Ryan and he isn’t at the bar anymore. I look at the entrance and saw a man in plain shirt and pants. He seemed to be looking around. oh no don’t tell me that’s a cop!
“Listen small ass… we would get out of here in one piece okay… i need you to trust me. He slides his hand across the table and held my palm. I try to steady my breath. The man has started walking round the tables. Fear settled in the pit of my stomach. Holy Jesus save thy child.
“If he gets close to our table, you’re gonna get off your seat and straddle me” He says through gritted teeth. I bat my lashes.
“Huh?… ” I trail off. He close his eyes briefly and curse again. What in Christ Jesus his he saying.
“Its gonna be pretty easy small ass…. you gonna act like a horny girlfriend” I widen my eyes at him.
“Wh… what do you mean!” I blurt out lowly. This ain’t getting funny!.
“Just breathe small ass… its gonna work…” He relax into his seat like its nothing. I clutch the napkin tighter in my hand.
“I could also make use of a fuckin gun small ass… but that’s gonna be a dick move… not on a date” I think my chest is gonna explode soon. This ain’t happening!. I glance back at the cop and he was few tables away from ours. I suck in my breath as a million thoughts brainstorm my mind. I’m gonna straddle him… and do all sort of crazy things!. Could my night be any worse.
“Wh… what if we get caught liam” i rasped nervously. He leans forward in his seat.
“We aren’t gonna get caught small ass…. trust me” I suck in my breath.
“Is he close?” he whisper and I look behind him. The man was walking towards our table now. I gasp and face liam.
“He’s coming here liam” I breathe out in panic. He stares at me.
“Now small ass” He mutter lowly. I could feel my heart beat rapidly and I try not to freak out. I force a smile, putting in my all best actress attitude. This ain’t gonna go well. I swallow my breath and stood up shakily. Liam moves his seat back and I come in between him and the table. My breath hitched as I straddle him. I try not to freak out as his arms curl around my waist. I sit on his thigh as the man walks to us now. He cups my cheek and my body heat up as his lips found mine.