"What's wrong?" He asked making some distance between us, backing away.

Before he could move farther, I yanked his arm towards me so he was close again.

I pulled out a Bobby pin from my hair and pinned the hair that covered his eyes.

He didn't oppose.

When I was done, I saw his eyes.

I couldn't believe that he had such beautiful eyes.

They were the darkest shade of magenta.

His eyes made him look even better than he already did.

Which was a lot.

I was mesmerised.

I realised he was looking at me weirdly probably wondering why He has a Bobby pin on his head.

Pulling him closer, slyly inhaling his scent at the same time, I leaned in.

He leaned in as well and put one of his hands on my neck and pulled me closer.

His eyes were shutting and so did mine.

My breath hitched as he kissed me. It was so gentle. I barely felt it.

I kissed back and he gave me a few more butterfly kisses and parted away.

I was out of breath, breathing deeply.

From the corner of my eyes I saw Shun, completely unaffected, like nothing just happened.

Hello Mr. Ibusaki. We just kissed!

"We should get going..."

"I guess" I replied.

"How many days are you staying?"

Uhm the fact that the most good looking chef 'kissed' me on my first day here makes me want to stay forever.

"About 4 days and then we're going to Seattle for another business proposal"

"I see.. so you're busy tomorrow?"

"You're asking me for another date?" I asked him excitedly.

"This wasn't a date and no I'm not asking you for a date"

I frowned at him.

"If this wasn't a date then why did you.." No don't say it.

"Kiss you? Yes that's because I really like you Miss Shizuki. This had to be done."

Holy shit. He just confessed.

"Yes I don't have any prior commitments tomorrow"

"I'll meet you outside the hyatt"

"Hyatt? Why?"

"I have some work there. I'll call you after I'm done okay?"

"Yes"

Maybe not. I want to see what you'll do. Hyatt, I need a reservation.

We were walking up on the double decker bus. Wind blowing on our faces. He had taken the pin out.

Leaving me disappointed.

He dropped me off till the lobby of my hotel.

"Night"

"Umm.. do you want to come upstairs?"

"I would've if I didn't have some work that needs my attention"

"Thanks for today Shun"

"You, are always welcome" I could sense some meaning in this.

"Goodnight. Chef"

He sighed and pulled my arm closer so I moved forward towards him.

"It's going to be a long night.." He said calmly in a voice audible only to me.

"Agreed.. looking forward to tomorrow"

"Hmm.." He hummed and let go of my hand suddenly, I looked up at him.

He looked around and then he kissed my hand before leaving.

I was still. He didn't look back.

Damn that man.

I went upstairs. Dazzled by today.

I jumped on the bed after I changed into my pyjamas.

I checked my phone because it was glowing.

From: unknown
You looked good today, apologies for not mentioning.
Night

I immediately texted back, after saving his number.

To: Shun *-*
Thank you for now mentioning it.
Night

From: Shun *-*
You will now receive a small package.
Don't refuse to accept it Miss Shizuki.

In no time, I heard a buzz. I opened the door to see a man from the hotel with a white carnation and a little box wrapped in black paper with a grey ribbon.

"Good evening ma'am" He said and extended his tray, I took the two things on them.

"Thank you" I said, tipping him generously.

"Have a great stay ma'am" He said and walked off.

I closed the door and ran to the couch to open it.

It was a little souvenir box.

I opened the cardboard box and saw a glass globe. Inside the globe was New York's Brooklyn bridge.

I pressed the little button next to the globe and it lit up while having a mini glitter explosion inside the glass globe.

I felt my cheeks warm up and took the flower, keeping it in a glass of water on the table beside my bed.

From: Shun *-*
Look under the globe.

I saw under the globe. There was a message attached to it. With his handwriting I'm guessing.

'A reminder
- regards
Shun'

I was still in a dazed state and he worsened the effect.

I replied a 'thanks' and a smiling emoji.

He didn't reply after that and I fell asleep waiting for a reply.

I woke up and checked the time. It was late even for a lazy ass person like me.

12pm.

I called up Hyatt and asked for the details about the special event he mentioned about.

They gave me a reservation in the corner most table and I was more than glad to accept it.

The hotels limousine dropped me off to the place and I went inside, disguised as a sophisticated woman.

I was wearing a hat and a dress.

Hat so he wouldn't know it's me.

Grazing my eyes everywhere around the new place, I walked towards the dining hall.

A waiter welcomed me in and escorted me till my table.

"Today's lunch madame will be very special"

You bet. The guy who kissed me last night is cooking. Bet my magic spell worked on him right.

"We will be serving a special beef curry with steak-"

"Excuse me.. I'm vegetarian"

"I'm sorry.. We have to consult the chef about this"

"Sure"

He returned back soon enough.

"We will be serving you cheese and wild herbs with a main dish which consists of a layer of caramelised onions and exotic vegetables from the gardens of california, miss if that's alright with you"

"Yes of course"

"Please make yourself comfortable"
He bowed and left.

I checked my phone for any messages. Mr.Chef was playing it cool. No texts.

I was served the most beautiful looking dish. I took a sip of the berry crush soda I'd ordered earlier while admiring the looks of the dish.

"It is our chef's speciality"

"Vegetarian dishes?" I asked.

The waiter nodded to someone who was probably behind me and he left.

"Speciality to recognise disguises" Shun said from behind me.

"You knew?" I whispered, this was unexpected.

"I saw you from a distance... and when the waiter said 'vegetarian dish' it was confirmed." He said in his normal monotone.

I sighed and turned to look at him.

He looked like he was modelling for the fucking gold lined chef coat he had on.

His face was too close to mine so I turned away.

"Go ahead" He said, encouraging me to try the dish.

I nodded yes and took my first bite.

The cheese was in between the layers of herbs and tofu. The chilli coating was even better than I thought it would be.

I slowed down my chewing so I could enjoy the food, closing my eyes, I smelt the mild fragrance the dish was giving out.

"Did you like it?" He asked.

I nodded like life depended on it. He chuckled a bit while my heart was in my mouth for a second.

"You want to know what I named it?"

"Hmm" I said still chewing the vegetables.

"Perfect disguise" He whispered in my ear in a low voice.

I shuddered and felt chills down my spine.

Was he mocking me? I'll think about that after I'm done eating.

With each bite I took, my inner self was getting more lost.

I didn't even notice him dissappear.

When I was done with the food, I gulped the last sip of the mock tail.

I paid for the food and the bill came back.

"What's wrong?" I asked the waiter.

"Ma'am we are pleased to have you here"

"What?" I replied, slightly panicking.

"It's paid by the chef" He replied.

"Fuck that bastard" I murmured to myself and got up to see him in the lobby staring right at me.

"But ma'am your cash" He tried to follow.

"That's your tip" I said before walking towards him.

He gave his hand to me, I refused.

"What's the problem if I pay?" I almost yelled.

"Not right when I'm around" He replied "that was an overly generous tip Shizuki" He added.

"Yeah. He was nice too. Nicer than the overly creepy chef"

He chuckled deeply, his voice radiating into my veins like Bluetooth transfer.

I was thankful he took that lightly.

"You think I'm creepy?" He asked while we were walking down the streets of Times Square.

"No. And that dish chef was the best-"

I was being pushed in the crowd and I didn't see him anywhere.

I was about to start panicking when I felt his hands on my shoulder.

"Right here" He said.

"Thank the gods" I said dramatically and he laughed in the most handsome way a man has ever laughed.

We went around the whole city and I couldn't convince him to let me pay.

He held my hand as though it was something he did everyday.

We were going across the bridge and he kissed my cheek so quickly that no one noticed.

"Just so I can say dejavu" He stated while inter lacing his fingers with mine.

We spent the evening together and had dinner. I had a flight to Seattle preponed to the next day so I had to leave.

He dropped me till the airport and he 'formally' hugged me before saying goodbye, then he left.

I boarded the plane with Martin and we had a short flight discussing business the whole time.