The ride to the restaurant was just a whole different vibe. Eion and I talked and laughed at almost anything, keeping up on each other’s life updates as we listened to the radio.
And I couldn’t help but breathe this in for a while, letting everything sink in.
Car ride at night. With Eion by my side calling me as his babe. Just enjoying each other’s company.
It has been a while since I experienced this with him. This comfortable silence. It’s new, but it feels a bit odd, but not in a bad way.
To some, this might be normal, but this is a big thing to me.
Well, simply being with him is the best. He could take me anywhere and I would not even complain.
Well, except right now. The car ride was half an hour to the restaurant that Eion planned to surprise me with.
But I didn’t expect it would be “this” place.
I gawked at the sighed. Blinding lights and flashing scenery, the people screamed wealth that it almost blinded me with their jewelry.
It’s a five star restaurant.
I gulped, turning to Eion who thinks this date is completely normal. I let everything happen as the waiter in a suit came to greet us. Eion told him about his reservation and we were directed to a table.
Just then, Eion came to move the chair for me to sit before he sat on his own.
“Wow, thank you very much, gentleman..” I commented and he just smiled. The waiter gave us a mnur and I almost wanted to run away from this restaurant seeing the price of the dishes.
I don’t even want to mention the prices anymore.
“What do you want? Steak? Salad?” Eion asked.
I gave him a look? “Can I just have some water?” Leaning to him, I whispered, “I don’t think we can afford this.”
“Don’t worry, eat up. I’ll pay. Besides, it’s my surprise, okay?” He said, assuring me.
I nodded. He’s right. But gosh, I really am surprised.
Picking the cheapest on the menu, I had just picked some salad. I swear, all these prices of the dishes are enough for me to pay my student debts.
Eion then ordered himself with some steak-or-whatever-I-couldn’t-pronounce-because-it-sounds-so-fancy. The waiter then bowed and left us.
I think I heard this in the news that celebrities are always found in. It’s very hard to get a reservation in this place. And if you did get one, you have to reserve one month before.
“You didn’t tell me you’re taking me to THIS kind place?” I spoke up now that we’re alone.
Eion looked at me in confusion, “This place? What kind of place? Oh, does this bother you? I’m sorry, would you like us to transfer?”
“No, no. We already ordered food, it would be embarrassing to leave.” I responded, “I mean, how did you even reserve a five star restaurant?” I asked, then realized it.
“Oh right, you’re rich.” I said.
To this day, I’m really surprised at how rich his family is. With the way Eion dresses, he looks like those old rich that just try to fit in the world and not boast about their wealth. I really can’t fathom this.
Sometimes I couldn’t help but think, am I really deserving to be his girlfriend? ? I’m just dirt in this world.
Eion cleared his throat “I’m sorry, I wanted to reserve the VIP table but they ran out, saying that a billionaire was first to have a reservation than me.”
“Oh no, it’s fine, Eion.” I said, assuring him as I noticed him a bit sad. I guess I have to thank him and enjoy this night. He really made an effort to make this special for me.
“I love it. I really do. Thank you for this, babe.” I said and he smiled at me.
“You’re welcome. Plus, the surprise is not this.”
I wanted to ask again but Eion just kept quiet. Suddenly, a whole orchestra came on the stage to play for me. “I know our anniversary has already passed by, but let’s celebrate today as our anniversary.”
When the surprise performance was finished, I clapped and thanked them and turned to Eion. I almost burst into tears, lightly hitting him in the arm. “Okay, whatever you say my rich boyfriend.”
Eion pouted at that “You’re still calling me boyfriend? Haven’t I proposed to you last time? So was I the only one who considered you as my fiance?”
I showed him the “engagement ring” that he called and said, “It’s just uncomfortable calling you as my fiance when we just recently got into a relationship.” I said. “I just consider this a promise ring. Let’s enjoy our teenage years now and when we’re adults and ready, do that again.”
He nodded at that, “You got a point.”
The ambiance was really romantic, with the candle lit candles and dim light and the slow song from the background.
Thanks to Eion, I get to experience this while I’m alive. To think he’s surprising me for our first anniversary. What more to our engagement and wedding? I shuddered at the thought.
The food arrived shortly after that and we started to eat.
Suddenly, a girl descended from the top floor, where the VIP table was. He was chased behind with a man but she just paused and slapped him in the face.
Almost everyone witnessed that, even the waiter who was serving almost dropped the food on his hand.
We stared in silence at the scene.
“Ты думаешь, я могу простить тебя, взяв меня сюда, Эйден?” (Translation: You think I can forgive you by taking me here, Aiden?”)
I heard the woman yelling at him, raging at him like she’s on fire. I figured she was speaking on Russian? I’m not sure.
There were some men in suits behind the man, probably their bodyguards. I guess people are important here. I wonder if I run into a celebrity? I couldn’t recognize the man or the woman from the news, maybe the son of a billionaire or something.
“What’s happening?” Eion asked the waiter.
“I’m sorry for the inconvenience, sir.” Was all the waiter able to reply to him.
“Oh, is that the man who reserved the VIP table?” Eion asked, glancing at the man in front of the raging woman.
“Yes, sir.” The waiter nodded.
But I couldn’t help but want to see more. Hmm, what is happening? The lady was beautiful, she had fair skin and her hair was brown and her eyes were so fierce like the earth tones.
She looks angry at the man in front of her. On the other hand, the blonde and ocean blue eyes were handsome too. His body was tall and lean but a bit muscular.
They look good together. But did the man cheat on her?
The man opened his mouth to speak, “Прости меня, Миа. Пожалуйста послушайте меня-”
(Translation: Forgive me, Mia. Please listen to me-“)
“Нет, у меня достаточно твоих отговорок”
(Translation: “No, I have enough of your excuses.”)
She cut him off, now breathing hard in anger. And with that, the woman stormed off and went to the restroom.
Grabbing the water to drink quickly, I wiped my mouth and stood up, wanting to follow the girl.
“Where are you going?” Asked Eion.
“I’ll comfort her.” I said quickly, hurrying to the restroom.
When I reached the restroom, I saw her silently wiping her tears while staring at the mirror and washing her face in the sink.
“Are you okay?” I asked, offering her some tissues.
“Yes, I’m good.” She replied with her thick Russian accent. She attempted to smile at me but failed. There were mascara stains on her face now and her black tight dress that hugged her curves was a bit wet from crying.
I patted her on the back, “I hope everything will be alright.”
She nodded. “I hope so.”
Opening her purse, she grabbed a lipstick and puckered her lips, “I’m sorry about disturbing your dinner and caused a scene back there. What’s your name?” She asked me.
“I’m Snow.” I replied, “And you?”
“I’m Mia.” She answered.
Fixing her appearance now, “Just want to say you’re a beautiful girl and you don’t deserve that pain. If he was the one who hurt you, don’t bother with him and leave him girl.” I said to her, comforting her, but regretted it cause I sound like I wanted them to break apart instead of fixing it.
She sighed, “Thank you, I get what you mean. But I wish it could be that easy.” And with that, she brushed her hair and looked at her reflection one more time and turned to me, “Thank you for comforting me, Snow. I better head back.”
I smiled at her, “You’re welcome. Take care, Mia.”
She then left the restroom and walked away, leaving the man she just yelled at earlier.
Glad that I made a new friend now, I went back to our table when I saw Eion talking to his phone.
He massaged his temples as if stressed out, “Stop calling me, Sereia. I’m on a date with my girl now. Just call me back later if that’s important.”
I heard him saying. He was turning his back to me so he couldn’t see me now standing behind him.
I almost couldn’t believe what I just witnessed. Sereia? Is Eion…cheating on me?
“Who is that Eion?”