C H A P T E R 8

Krystal and Xavier enter the elevator silently. Krystal is curious about where he is taking her. Her nerves are going jittery, nervous she is. Krystal recalled the last time she went with him, just the two of them and what happened that day. The scene flashes right in front of her eyes and Krystal have her eyes tightly close. She doesn't want that to happen again, she doesn't even want to think about that. She doesn't want anything to be repeated or anything close to that.

Opening her eyes, she clears her throat. "Ahem... uh, where are we going Mr Knight?"

Xavier looks at her then, back to where his eyes were before, forward. "Dinner." He simply says and her eyebrows furrow. "Dinner? You're having dinner? It's only –"

"It's past seven, Krystal." He cut her off and she quickly look at her wristwatch. 7:17 PM. What? How come she didn't feel the change of time? Was I that busy for time to slip off her mind? Maybe. Perhaps. Sgr just stare at her watch and let out an "Oh" before pulling her hand down.

"Does that means I can go home now, Mr Knight?" She inquires as she stands beside him. Xavier standstill. "No. You're coming with me."

"Are we meeting someone over dinner, Mr Knight? I –" Before she could even finish what she is about to say, the elevator opens and Xavier is quick to get out. Krystal sigh. The fact that Xavier is her boss she could do nothing but follow him.

My unique, it reads. It's a fancy restaurant. The outside decorations speak for themselves. Xavier slide out of the car and Krystal follow suit. After closing the door, Xavier walks forward, towards the entrance and the trail behind him.

Krystal has never been here before and by the look of it, this is not a place for her, she thought. Krystal and Xavier enter and she gapes lowly once she is inside. High. Fancy. Elegant. The interior design is breathtakingly erudite; furnished with blond wood tables, fresh flowers and plenty of natural lights. It was some kind of the award-winning restaurant with an unpretentious fine-dining ambience.

"Wow." Krystal murmur was very lowly but enough for Xavier to hear it. He smirks without her noticing.

Xavier saunter into the front desk. "Reservation for Xavier Knight ." He says to the lady. Upon hearing the word 'reservation' Krystal's eyes quickly snap at him. Did he book a reservation? She does not want to think about anything or assume anything but why did he book a reservation and take her with him? Or does he have a meeting she does not know? Meeting someone in particular, perhaps? Maybe that's it. Why would he rather take her out? That is completely ridiculous.

"Ah, Mr Knight this way." The lady says and motions Xavier and Krystal to follow her. The lady then guides the two of them to the table. Reaching the table, the lady speak. "This is your table, Mr Knight. Please take a seat, I will someone to take your orders."

With that, she leaves. Xavier is the first to take a seat. Krystal awkwardly stands there, shifting uncomfortably. Xavier looks at Krystal. "Aren't you sitting?"

Krystal's eyes widen. "Me?" She asks him, pointing at herself.

"Is there anyone else in here I am talking to?" He asks her intimidatingly. She gulps but nonetheless she flops down the chair across him. Is this appropriate? Is a secretary having dinner with his boss? It isn't, she knows it. Why is he taking her to dinner? What is the meaning of this?

"Mr Knight, I thought we are meeting someone over dinner?" She asks, her eyebrows slightly rising.

"Did I say anything?" Krystal quickly shut her mouth at that. So this is a dinner indeed. She and him and dinner. Dinner in a fancy restaurant. Is this a date, she asked herself? Is he asking her indirectly? She doesn't want to think in advance but this is what it looks like.

A waiter arrives with two menu folders. She hands them each. "I will take your order tonight, sir, ma'am." Krystal scans the menu one by one, very carefully. You want to pick a food that will suit her taste but she can't seem to have any. Mostly, she won't have any because of the prices. She immediately feels the urge to get out of the restaurant and just eat some simple ramyeon at home.

"Choose, Krystal" Xavier announce and she looks at him, lowering the menu folder, her eyes peeking from it.

"They are all expensive! I'm not eating here!" Krystal blurts out rather loudly which made the waiter look at her. Krystal meets her eyes and her face is flush in embarrassment. "I'm sorry."

Xavier maintains his stoic face while looking at Krystal, the menu folder in his hands. He then closes it and put it down on the table. "Bring us your best course. Red wine." Krystal eyes him in disbelief.

"Of course, Mr Knight." The lady bows her head before sauntering away, leaving only the two of them.

"What was that, Mr Knight?" Krystal asked, trying not to sound irritated than she already is. Xavier leans onto his chair, legs crossing. "What is?"

"I just told you I can't eat here. I could just eat some ramyeon at home." Krystal whine and Xavier smile at that. Krystal sees him smile, her eyebrows furrows. Is this funny to him? "What's funny?"

"I like the way you talk to me like I'm not your boss, Krystal." He chuckles. She grows too embarrassed again. "I- I didn't mean it like that –" Krystal start to stutter which made Xavier chuckle even more.

"It's fine, Krystal." He says to her, a warm smile forming on his lips, a smile so pretty in her eyes. A smile she only got to see. A smile that made her smile back. "Really? I don't really –"

"Yes, it is." He nods at her. The assurance made her relax, muscle relaxing, easing. But she still can't eat here. "But I can't eat here. It's so expensive Mr Knight."

"No." He immediately says to Krystal. "Eat with me tonight then, I'll eat ramyeon with you the next time, how's the sound of that?"

Next time? There will be next time and he wants to eat ramyeon with her? There, her heart involuntary beats, fast. She blinks her eyes. Did she hear right? She is sure she did. Krystal shift in her seat, trying to gain her composure. What would cost her if she eat with him? What would cost her if he wants to eat ramyeon with her? Would it cost her any harm? She thinks and thinks.

"Okay." She agrees, giving him a soft smile.

After few minutes of waiting, the food was delivered. A plate of marinated shrimp with a side of the dried green mustard leaf with fried crosne; shrimp spring roll served with fresh tomato and smoked ricotta cheese; beef steak with sous-vide king shrimp, potato puree, and shrimp soy reduction is being placed on the table with a bottle of red wine. They are all delicacies but with the influence of France as well as Japan, Spain, and Italy which features an avant-grade presentation. Krystal watches the food and her mouth is watering. Xavier lowly laugh at her reaction. She flushes hard pink. Oh, that was embarrassing.

"Let's dig in."

The food was indeed delicious, Krystal enjoyed it. Now, she is inside the car of Xavier, driving her to her apartment.

"The food was delicious, Mr Knight. Thank you." Krystal smile at him. He snaps his head to her and smile. "You're welcome, Krystal. And it's Xavier, remember?"

"Ah, yes. Xavier." Krystal giggles while nodding her head. Not long enough, Xavier parks his car in front of her apartment building. The two of them slide out of the car. The night breeze hitting Krystal as she stands to face him.

Xavier stuffs his hands into the sole of his pants' pockets, eyes lingering at her, glueing at her. He always has his eyes on her, since the first day she enters the meeting room. As she stands there, he gazes at her form, her sexy body. He sees her legs, the skin flaunting there and he can't help but lick his lips.

Krystal awkwardly stands facing him and she can see his eyes on her, flaring and hot. She gulps as she sees him licking his lips. That was sexy. 'What, Krystal?'

Krystal shakes her thoughts away and clears her throat. "Tonight was wonderful, thank you, Xavier."

'Oh, the night would be even more wonderful if you're under me.' He though. "Of course it was." He smiles looking at her but his eyes remain dark, lustful. He walks closer to where she is. Krystal looks up at him when he is in front of her. He's tall.

Krystal jumps in her position when she feels his fingers touch her neck."This hickey must be gone." He brings his face closer to her ears, his breath fanning her skin there. "You know, I can give you a better one."

Then, he kisses the skin below her ear, Krystal's body runs a thousand shivers as she feels his lips meet her skin. "I can't wait to have ramyeon with you, Krystal. Good night."

And that night, all Krystal could think was Xavier and his touches.

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