7 Chapter 7
Hanna
We ended the call after a few more conversations that are a bit awkward on my part, since I really don't know what to say to him. But he was nice, a very smooth talker, I guess that is why he is a lawyer.
Then here I am outside my small balcony drinking my favorite hot Coco with marshmallow, looking at the bright lights of Harlem. Why did I agree to meet him tomorrow? However, it's rude to decline. It's been a long time since the last time I had a guy met for a coffee or lunch or dinner.
Maybe I need this to be able to continue writing this freaking romance book that has been on my computer, collecting all the cobwebs and dust (if it's possible). Maybe I should check his social media account and see what he looks like or maybe not. Sigh
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Alex
Did I just ask her out?
Jeez... Alexander why did you ask her out for a coffee, you know that is a bad idea. Should I tell Mattie that I have been speaking with Hanna? I am just trying to help her and there is nothing wrong with it right?
After our conversation, I already had 3 glasses of whiskey. Thank god for its weekend and I don't need to wake up early.
I should have asked her for dinner, not coffee. Realizing it is much better. I took my phone on the nightstand and I texted her to have dinner instead, just casual dinner, not a romantic type, it is just a friendly dinner, right? I was leaning against the headboard of my bed while texting her. To avoid any awkward situation, I will just ask her for her favorite restaurant.
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Hanna
I was still wide awake and thinking of what to do tomorrow when my phone beeps.
Alex: Hey, sorry for texting you this late hour. I was thinking maybe we should have dinner instead, tell me your favorite restaurant and I will be there. Good night!
Oh god! I need to check if the restaurant still has a slot available. I went online and thank god I was able to set a reservation at Sottocasa my favorite restaurant in Harlem. It's really cozy and the foods are the best. I don't think he will not like it.
I was tossing and turning, but sleep won't visit me, for sure I will have dark circles tomorrow.
Great!
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Alex
I woke up with a mild headache. The sunlight is already at its peak and this means it's already noon. I pulled the cover down from my head and grab the phone from the nightstand, checking the time it's already 11:25 AM. There are some messages and emails. I have checked one by one and all seems not to make me awake. However the last one catches my attention, it was from Hanna, she texted me last night, I guess she was still awake and read my message. She gave the restaurant's name and address. It was located in Harlem. Maybe it's near her location. It will take 20 minutes' drive from the Financial District to Harlem.
I stood up from the bed and went straight to the bathroom to freshen up. I have decided to stay at home since I will be out later. I took the time to read the cases I have brought home. I will be attending a trial next week. I haven't decided what to eat for lunch when my phone rings. Without checking the caller id I press the green button.
"Hey," I said with a bit of annoyance in my face. "Hey man! Are you busy? Want to have lunch, I am near the area, I will text you the address, bye!" I wasn't able to respond when the call ended. Sometimes Mattie has the audacity to boss around and do whatever he wants.
A beep indicates that the idiot texted the address. I was not in the mood to change my clothes and went straight down to take my car keys and wallet.
I am currently wearing a gray T-shirt and sweatpants, I put my Nike shoes on and head for the elevator. While waiting for the elevator to arrive at the ground floor I was checking my social media account for any updates and found myself checking her Instagram account again.
She was Japanese because of her last name "Yamasaki". There are limited photos of herself, mostly the books she read or the places she went to are the majority of her photos.
Did she also check my social media account or checks me online? What does she think of me? Girls usually do that before meeting someone, she might have asked Claire about me, but Claire should have contacted me if she told her about me communicating with her. Maybe I should tell her next week.
Once I arrive at the ground floor I decided to just walk since the restaurant is near my place. It took me 10 minutes’ walk and the idiot is already sitting in one corner with sunglasses on, I will bet he hasn't been home last night since his clothes are still the same as yesterday. He has an idiotic smile plastered on his face and waving at me. I smirk and went in his direction.
"It seems like you had a blast last night since your smile is from ear to ear and your clothes are still the same. Care to tell me?' I said while pulling the menu his holding.
"Nah, I had just some beer and casual laugh with a friend, nothing much," He retorted while removing the sunglasses that show his green eyes.
"I guess you will not tell me the truth, and then let's just eat, since I need to go back because you interrupted what I am doing earlier and you will also pay this lunch," I said with a teasing look.
"Man, let's just eat, I'm hungry," he said in defeat. He waved his hand to the waiter waiting at the end of the counter, then went to our direction and took our order. We talk about the coming trial and had some discussion about some paper works we haven't touched last week. He still is avoiding the reason why he is near my place today, which is unusual for Mattie since he never hides things like dating someone or had a one night stand.
After our lunch, we walk for a few blocks and separated. It was already 02:00 PM when I came back. I took a bottle of water from the fridge and went straight to the study room and continue what I am doing earlier. I didn't tell Mattie about the dinner I will be having with Hanna. She didn't contact me as well the whole day. It was already 05:00 PM when I came out of the study room.
The sun is setting down and the sky has a pale tint of orange. I took the time to prepare, had a shower, and chose a casual look, a white T-shirt, black jeans, a black jacket, and my comfy black and white vans. It was already 06:00 PM sharp when I went downstairs. I grab my car key and left my apartment. I have decided to use my Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class for this drive.
