chapter 24

His hand never left her waist as they walked into one of California's best restaurant that evening. It only seemed to grow tighter as people turned to stare at them. He knew that the stare of people made her quite uncomfortable and so, he made her know that she was not alone.

"Let me take you to your table sir," A waitress told him. It was like they awaited his arrival and immediately he made himself known, they came to him.

"Sure," Daniel said and they both followed the waitress down the hall.

Daniel pulled out a chair for her to sit before coming to sit before her.

"Such a nice restaurant. How did you find this kind of place?" Clarissa found herself asking.

He smiled. "It didn't take much from me because I actually own this place Clarissa." When she didn't reply he found himself looking at her.

She scoffed. "Are you joking or what?"

"Why would you think that I was?" He asked.

"So you own this place?" She tried her best to keep her face neutral but that look of surprise didn't go unn