The meeting

Now she was curious about who was coming, surely this fuss would be understandable if it was the Queen of England they were expecting. A lot of hustle bustle went on in the kitchen, I could almost taste the tension. The day was a bit slow as there were a few customers who complimented the new decor. The doorbell chimed as a group of friends walked in, two were laughing about something while the other just smiled. After settling in the chair near the window. From where she was seated she could see that they were very attractive and had a good build. She didn't know why she felt so self conscious after all this wasn't the first time she was serving attractive men even if the more reserved one was staring at her. She walked to their table to take their orders" Hi you're welcome to B's place, what would you like to have?" She smiled sweetly as she spoke. They stopped whatever they were discussing about and looked at her they stayed a few minutes before replying."Can we have some tubs of honey?" The one with green answered her cheekily. She was confused

"I'm sorry we don't have that on the menu" she said. "Oh, maybe we should just go else where then" the second one with blue eyes said as he drew his lips into a pout leaving her to wonder why a grown up man would be acting childishly." We have gravy and bread rolls, drum sticks..... " Stop messing with her, will you. What would you suggest we have Diane?" The reserved friend asked looking at her name tag. She His voice was husky and had this refined quality like he was from the upper class. She caught his gaze, his eyes were honey brown as he looked at her with great intensity before his mouth curved into a lazy smile as if appreciating what he saw. His lips were made for kissing. Forcefully dragging her eyes away from his and trying to banish such ludicrous thoughts. It seemed she forgot what his question was she cleared her throat" I think you should have our bread rolls and stir fry." She replied absentmindedly

"Is that so?" He said as if he knew what she was thinking before. "Yes sir" she replied confidently, turning to look at the other two guys who were pretending not to listen and as if there was a silent agreement between the three of them, Mr reserved spoke " Call me Axel, make that three and.."he signalled me to come closer "I think you have a wardrobe malfunction." He said nodding discreetly at her shirt button which she instinctively touched it and to her dismay two buttons were popped open. The two guys were doing all they could to hold back their laughter though their eyes were crinkling with mirth. Her face flushed with colour and was mortified, wishing that the ground could open and swallow me there and then. How long had she been displaying her goods, no wonder many men were very friendly today. She walked back angrily with the little dignity she could muster hoping that her legs didn't fail her. She signalled to Ashley who came rushing over to the other side of the counter immediately. "What's wrong Diane?" She asked with concern. "My buttons are undone, I don't know what happened, it was fine when I left this morning and I can't face them she nodded discreetly at the guys" she said in a rush. "Okay I'll cover for you so you can go fix this, I have a safety pin in my bag, I think you can use that." Ashley said giving her a warm smile. "

Thank you" she said with emotion what would she have done without Ashley, she had been good to her ever since she resumed work and they had hit it off like a house on fire.

She saw Ashley move to their table amd faintly heard her saying "three bread rolls and stir fry coming right up for you sirs." as she moved to the washroom. Mrs Bradford finally came out of the kitchen and was gobsmacked when she saw her guests eating bread rolls and stir fry. She rushed to their table, "Good day sirs, I wasn't aware you had arrived. What are you eating?" She asked "Uh.. food?" The one with blue eyes answered. "Of course it's food but I prepared a special delicacy for you." She said trying to fight the colour on her cheeks. "Oh but it was suggested that we eat this" The same guy replied. She turned to Ashley giving her a saccharine smile that promised trouble "who suggested this?" "Diane" Ashley replied meekly as she went back to the counter.

After fixing her clothes, Diane started for the counter but halted when she heard her name. Moving towards the table in fear with her head bowed."Oh, that's wonderful, isn't it? I hope it's to your liking?" Mrs B inquired, offering a forced smile to the men. Diane raised her head and gave the men a pleading look only to find the reserved man looking at her with the same intensity and smiling that same private smile, what was he smiling about? Do I look funny? She thought."It's the best that I have tasted in a while, we have Diane to thank for that" he replied stressing the Diane as if he was testing the name on his tongue still looking at her.

Mrs B's face broke into a wide smile as she moved to other tables to greet the customers. Diane wanted to walk away but a hand held hers, gosh there was electricity zapping through her skin what the hell just happened! She wondered as she turned sharply. "Would you like to seat and eat with us?" He asked. "I'm sorry I can't" she replied trying to unhand her grip. "Why not?" He asked with hurt in his eyes making her feel bad. "It's working hours" she replied trying to end the conversation as soon as possible as she could. She could feel Mrs B's piercing eyes on her. 'You close by eight, i'll wait for you." He replied.