Chapter 13 - Calliope Flores

Callie POV

“I hope this is okay,” Cornelius says, and I nod my head. I don’t think I have ever been to a place like this. Don’t get me wrong; I’ve been to plenty of expensive places, but nothing like this, nothing to this caliber. Rachel has been trying to get reservations here for over one year, and this guy clicks his finger and gets one. Amazing what money can buy.

“Sure it is,” I let out with my most polite smile. I don’t even think I am dressed enough. Taking a deep breath, I scan the menu, but suddenly, the hair on the back of my neck rises, and a shiver travels down my spine. Trying to recompose myself quickly, I move my eyes from the menu, and I see the reason for my discomfort. Those blue eyes locked on me.

I keep my head held high and watch as a woman clicks her fingers in front of his eyes. It’s like he is waking up from a deep thought. His eyes become alive again as he sits straight on his chair and moves his eyes from me to the beautiful woman sitting next to him. He mo