The Arranged Bride novel Chapter 20

Sophia's POV

Nick parked the Porsche in front of a very posh restaurant. I guessed that he would set up our date at such a extravagant restaurant . I tried dressing up accordingly, in order to not look out of place.

Coming out of the car , he came to my side and opened the door for me. I took his hand and walked out. He placed a hand on the small of my back which caused me to shiver a bit but I didn't pull away . I felt safe being close to him . The familiar cologne filled my nostrils.

On entering the restaurant , the manager hurried to us . By the look on his face , he was tensed.

He greeted and led us to a table that was beautifully decorated with flowers and scented candles.

Nick pulled out a chair for me and settled down opposite me. A waitress arrived to take our order.

Yeah , a typical one ! Extremely short skirt and her top giving away too much view of her cleavage.

She stood in front of Nick , pushing her breasts forward .

" Sir , your order ?" She batted her eyelashes at Nick , giving a seductive look.

" What would you like ? " Nick asked me.

" Red wine will be fine." I said to which he nodded.

" Get us your best red wine.Rest , we will order in a while." Nick ordered but I doubt that the girl heard anything because she was busy eyeing Nick like he was some piece of meat . I was getting so mad at her behaviour.

" Anything else I can do for you ?" She asked in a sickening tone and that was it.

" Oh , trust me , you can do a lot of things ." I said in a sickeningly sweet tone, putting my elbows at the table Both Nick and the flirt looked at me.

" Firstly you can learn acknowledging each and every customer on your table whether you like the person or not. Secondly, brush up on your professionalism and concentrate on your job instead of flirting and batting eyelashes at a man who is on a date with his wife." I said , my voice moderate. Some of the other waiters were looking at us.

She visibly paled and her eyes widened.

" S-sorry ma-ma'am." She shuttered and scurried away.

I rolled my eyes and looked at Nick. He was looking at me amused.

" You're jealous ." He said it like a statement.

" No , I am not. Just that she should learn how to behave." I plainly lied.

" Then what about letting her know that you're my wife ?" He raised his eyebrow . "Just accept it that you're jealous."

" Fine , I was jealous ! " I looked away.

" But I liked it. " I turned to look at him smirking.

I rolled my eyes at him. Just then another waiter came with the wine. He served us and we placed our order.

I ordered Chicken Alfredo while he had Chicken Lasagna .

Through the dinner we had small conversations. We were already past the stage of favourite colours and favourite food. So we shared some fond memories . I realised that Caleb was one of the most important people in his life though they fight like school kids.

I told him about how Char and Ryan became so close to me and he was visibly relieved at the fact that I considered Ryan as my brother but still he didn't seem to be fond of him.

He suddenly spoke.

" See , I am not a man of sweet words. So I will come straight to the point." Nick spoke with so much of seriousness that I was scared. Was he going to break my heart and ask for a divorce? So all this romantic decoration is for giving out the news?