Cj

Sir, what would you like to drink?

Yes, do you have milk?

Milk. Yes we do.

Is there anything else you gentlemen wish to order?

No

No thank you

You look different. Richard commented once the waitress left for their order.

Cj nonchalantly shrugged his shoulders must be the lighting here he offered

richard searched his face and regarded him. No I'm serious you're practically glowing

Cj could feel his cheeks getting warm. He hated when the attention was on him. Cj worked for people in high paying jobs. It was their business to be seen and heard. Cj was the man behind the screens. To cj numbers were in his dna.

Don't be embarrassed. I know what it is

Cjs heart dropped into his stomach. Dread and anxiety filled him to the brim. Suddenly there was a crash. Everyone gasped and cj just looked around. It was just a waiter that dropped dinner plates.

richard raised his eyebrow. That's interesting.

Cj stayed quiet. There was no way that richard knew about him and his sisters. They were warlocks. It was unbelievable that his sisters kept a secret like this from him?

Cj refocused his attention to his client. Which was more easier given how good looking he was.

They had to stop meeting like this. (Rich guy name) was cjs client. His kind, smart, incredibly good natured client.

You're thinking too hard. A dime for your thoughts?

What are we doing here? Cj blurted it. He could feel his Cheeks growing warm.

Eating lunch. You eat right?

Yes I do eat. Cj said cautiously

I've been watching you since you started working for Me. He sat back in his

Chair and looked at cj square in the eye. You know what your problem is?

Cj narrowed his eyes.

Don't get mad.

I'm sllowed to feel how I feel.

What I'm trying to say is you need to stop being so frigid. Are you worried you might say the wrong thing around me? You shouldn't. Look how my manager talks to me. Do you have a back bone cj? Will you tell me what I need to hear when I'm acting unbecoming?

Cj nodded his head. I will always tell you the truth

Thoughts of that book surfaced. What was in it? it had to be something important, something he read recently considering it was out and not tucked away.

richard beamed. He leaned forward in his side of the booth and brought his hand on top of cjs hand. And I'm sorry I didn't mean to offend you. I can be blunt sometimes. (Rich guy name) kept his hand on cj

I want to know more about you. Forgive me if im overstepping. But it seems every time I see you, you have this huge grin. Like youre genarlly happy to be around me.

Cj cocked his head. Are you asking do I like woring for you?

Maybe more than that? He said

Cj could feel his cheeks get hot. Uhm, sir, I don't know what you think we have but ive been nothing but respectful

And that's the problem. Because I want to get to know you on a more personal level. You get what im saying right?

Maybe more

Im sorry?

Yeah that's what youre saying right? That you like me in that way.

Oh. Im sorry. I thought you- nevermind. Now whos the e,barassed one.

Cj grinned. They made eye contqact and cj regarded the man in forn of him. I might feel that way.

Oh yeah?

Cj smiled. Yes

Good. Because im starting to run out of ideas just to get you to hang out with me.

Cj blushed.

So, your sister is getting hiched soon, (rich guy name) said just after the waitress gave them their order. Cj took a sip of milk, only to down it. To cj it tasted like the best thing ever. He licked his lips and smiled

Yeah the family is realy excited for her. cj said wondering if he could order another.

You finished your milk. Do you want something else to drink?

Cj looked at the empty cup, embarrassed.

(rich guy name) shook his finger at cj. Ohno you don't. I want you to be comfortable around me. Can you do that? For me?

Cj nodded his head.

Good Rich guy name beamed

How are the fried chicken and red velvet waffles?

Cj took another bite, swallowed feeling embarrassed, and regarded his company. "very good actually."

Has your sister, the chef, been to this place?

Cj shook his head. She wouldn't be caught dead in here. Cj lied. He figured there was nothing wrong with a little lie. Actually if she found out that I have been coming here with you she would flip out.

So what were we talking about? Cj cocked his head making eye contact.

Rich guy name smiled, white teeth and all. You were about to tell me about your role in deandras big day.

Yeah. My parents were killed in a car crash. So it wasn't like our dad could.

Oh im sorry for your loss.

Eh- don't be. Whatever I know I know from pictures and because of the stories my sisters told.