187 First Dinner Date

"Are you staying with us? " Anthon asked, knowing that the company accomodated all the engineers and architects in one condominium.

" Yes. "

Anthon saw a flicker in her eyes that reminded him of Jia. Not only that, her name, her gracefulness, that soft - piercing gazes... the gentle features of her face, spoke about her.

"Are you free tonight? " Anthon couldn't understand but all of a sudden, he wanted to spend more time with her.

"Yes. " She answered briefly.

"Can I invite you for dinner? " He said, feeling suddenly nervous that she might refuse.

At seven in the evening, Anthon took her to a restaurant by the beach which offered a mediterranean and Asian cuisines. They choose a table by an outdoor terrace which could give them a spectacular view of the Arabian Gulf. The starry night, the magnificent view of the surroundings and the sophistications of the environment blended well into an romantic atmosphere.