6:30 p.m.

Work hour is over about two hours ago but I'm not moving from my office. I'm staring at my computer screen. I just tapped "Top 10 restaurants in California" on Google and see the results. Where should I take Anna to our date. I have no idea.

I hear a knock on my door. Evelyn steps in. She's not tall nor short just average. She's in her late twenties. She has a medium long straight blonde hair. I envy it. Also her blue eyes are the most beautiful I've ever seen. Well, comparing to Anna's brown eyes, she'll lose.

She looks so devastated, probably from a dozens of documents she has to review and make an endless phone call to our clients. She is a very hard-working person. I like her. As a friend. No. It's more than that. I mean big sister. She is my father's niece.

"Elsa, you work late" she says as she takes a seat in front of me. I nod in response. Still thinking.

"It's so unlike you. Usually, you just take your unfinished works home. Is it that important? Do you need any help?" she asks sincerely.

"Yes, please" i respond.

She walks towards my computer and stare at the screen a few moments and lift her eyebrow. She turns her head to face me.

"Umm Elsa, what is this?"

"I have a date tonight, Eve. She'll be here at 7 and i still don't know our destination." i reply . She is shocked. If only i take a picture of her face expression.

"Whoa, little girl. That's good. With who? Is she any good? Have you checked her background? Her family, her education, her...?" I cut her rambling slightly annoyed.

"You stop. I only take her to dinner not to marry her. I will get to know her better then. That is what the purpose of date, right. Her name is Anna, the beautiful woman who I met first three months ago at Café Saint-François. You remember?"

"Ah that girl. How can i forget. You talk about her all the time. But no single move you do. I'm kinda tired of it. I almost do it for you. Fortunately, you already did it" she says nonchalantly.

"Will you help or not? The clock is ticking." i groan in frustration. She chuckles. She looks at the screen again and point at a steak house.

"Everybody loves steak, except vegetarian."

"Ha ha." I laugh at her sarcastic remarks.

Suddenly my phone goes off. It's from Anna. I pick it up.

"Hello. What can I do for you, my princess?" Evelyn rolls her eyes and excuse herself mouthing a "Good luck". I nod and reply a "Thank you".

"I umm in the lobby. Can you come down?"

"Oh my apology. I'll be there in a minute"

"Okay" she hangs up.

I shut down my computer. Grab my car key. Lock my office and off to the elevator.

"Anna" i shout as soon as I reach the lobby. She turns to me and smile.

"Sorry for my tardiness. Are you ready" i motion her to follow me to the parking lot. She nods.

"I didn't see your car at the café this morning. Well, i never see you drive." she asks me as i reach my black Audi R8. I open the passenger door and she gets in saying thank you. I get to the driver seat and start the engine not forget to put on seatbelt.

"Yeah i use it occasionally. Only when i have a meeting outside or when it's raining. I prefer walk" i reply.

We sit there in silence. It's not an awkward silence. We just take our time together.

"Where are we going to?" she asks.

"Finsbury restaurant" i reply simply. She squeals. Her eyes are full with excitement. There she is grinning like a five year old who get an ice cream.

"I always want to go there. They have the best steak in California. Drive faster, Elsa. I'm starving" she commands me.

"Will do."

A few minutes later we arrive at our destination. After i park the car, she hops out of the car and practically running. How embarrassing. How adorable.

A waiter greets us and show our table. I'm glad it's Monday, there are no more than 20 people.

"Good evening, ladies. I will be your waiter for today. Can I start you off with a drink?" He smiles at us.

"Elsa, can we just order our food now?" she smiles sheepishly.

"Of course, my princess" is my response. I smile. She really is starving.

"And what can i get you?" The waiter asks politely.

Anna scanning through the menu and says "I want Filet mignon with barbecue sauce.

"I want New York Strip with mushroom sauce and Curly kale." I look at Anna and asks is wine ok for her. She nods. "We'd like red wine too, please." The waiter writes all our orders. "Your orders will be served in 15 minutes." He gives us warm smile and left. We nod.

"You look nice" i compliment her. She has changed her clothes. She blushes. I love it. I'm glad i have the effect on her. Actually, i'm still shocked that she showed up.

"You too. So, let's get to know each other. How about we play 21 questions?" She proposes.

"Sounds good to me."

While we're waiting our foods, we play 21 questions. I learn that she's currently working at Sunrise Company. I frown. That is my biggest competitor. She moved to Califronia when she was eighteen years old far away from Florida to pursue her dream career. She wants to have her own pâtiserrie. She has an older brother, named Danny and still single.

I also tell her about my family. My father is from Washington while my mother is French. That's where my French ability comes. I don't have any sibling. I'm kind of lonely when i was a kid. And Evelyn is the only cousin i have.

"Your orders, ladies." The waiter comes with our food.

"Thanks." We both reply.

...

We had an amazing dinner. The atmosphere is agréable. Our food served well and extremely delicious. Our conversation run smoothly and there wasn't any awkward silence.

"My princess, you realize you haven't told me where your address is, right?" i ask her.

"Oh shit. I forgot. It's two blocks away from here. First intersection take a right turn. My house is painted gray" she explains. I nod.

"Okay. And don't curse. It's so not lady-like." I smirk. She groans.

Five minutes later, we reach her house. I turn off the engine. I accompany her to her front door. So, i'm battling with myself, should i kiss her or shouldn't i. But i can't wait to feel her lips against mine. Let's give it a try.

"I have a very nice dinner. I really enjoy your company" i start.

"So am i. You're not so bad  yourself. Ha ha. Seriously. Thank you for taking me out. And umm I'd like to have another date. Next time i'll pay. Okay?" She blushes a bit.

"You're welcome and it's one hundred percent Okay with me." I smile from ear to ear. How can i reject.

Then there is silence. This is getting awkward. Here we are still standing in front of her door. I wonder what's running inside her head because it's her lips that i only think about. I get out from my trance as i feel her soft lips against mine. I finally respond to the kiss and move my lips against hers. Our lips move in sync. She tastes like blueberry. I like it. The kiss only last a minute but i transfer my feeling into it. Hopefully she feels it. She is the one who break away first. We both blush, hard. It seems we cannot form a single word. We just smile at each other.

"Wow. I like it. Your lips taste like blueberry." I speak first.

She touches her lips. "Really?"

I grin. "Really."

"So, it's getting late and i don't want you late for bedtime. Goodnight and sweet dreams, my princess." I reach for her cheeks and place a kiss. She giggles.

"Goodnight to you too. Don't forget to dream about me."

"I won't." With that i give her a warm hug, wave at her and make my way to the car. I'm not leaving her driveway until she gets inside and close the door.

"Yes." I fist pump the air. God, i can't erase the smile from my face. Tomorrow my cheeks will hurt due to my constant smiling.