Picnic(1)

Dawn's POV

I won't lie, my aunt really did a good job in choosing Chris. He's fun for a steward, and it's refreshing to have someone young instead.

I was on my bed playing candy crush when someone knocked on my room door. "Come in", then he entered. Like I knew it was him.

It's just a month now, since he was hired, but maybe because he's the closest friend I've ever had, (yeah i like to call us friends), i feel this close bond with him.

" Yeah, what's it?", I asked him, without looking up. I really needed to pass this level.

"Your aunt asked me to inform you that she's stepping out for a few hours, that she has a very important appointment "

I looked up at him shocked "really?, my aunt". It was surprising, because my aunt had never gone out without me or if it was a matter related to me or the company before. Or, could it be... OMG. Did she go out on a date?

I'll be extremely happy if she did.  It's been so long that she has been mourning for her late husband. It's time she moved on.

I sat up and dropped my phone, " So what do you have in store for us today?"

He looked at me, still standing "Anything you want us to do, we could go out or just stay indoors"

A beautiful idea struck my mind "How about we go for a picnic, in the garden? It's not exactly in or out. And I've only had a picnic with my aunt. I want to know if it's any different with you"

He nodded his head skeptically, " I don't really think it's a good idea, just the two of us?" He said with questioning eyes.

I jumped down from the bed, already brimming with excitement " Yes, what of it?, just do as I say, and start preparing", I said firmly "shoo, I have to dress up"

He nodded and went out. And I went to my closet, looking for a beautiful dress to wear.

Although it's just a month, and I don't know if it's just infatuation,  but I know I've a crush on Chris. And I hope, it remains a crush. I just hope it's not that obvious.

Nathaniel's POV

As i went out of her room, the first thought that came to my mind was ' hope I'm not putting myself into a big mess'. Sometimes when she calls me Chris, I forget that it was me. Thankfully I'm kinda getting used to the name.

When I started this, it was for Dawn to love me, not the other way around. But now, It's like I don't know what I'm feeling, No, it's just a fleeting attraction,  it has to be.

Then I went to the kitchen to tell the chef to prepare any picnic snacks and beverages. I told two of the servants to the arrange the garden for a picnic. I had to go freshen up.

Few minutes later,  as I came out of the bathroom, my phone rang, and it was Jayden

"Yo man, what's up" I asked as i tried to use the towel in my other hand to dry my still damp hair.

"Good, is everything cool with her?"

" Yeah" Knowing he was referring to Dawn. "In fact we're going for a picnic, out in the garden" I said while wearing a shirt I picked out

"Wow, are you sure she hasn't got you whipped?"

"No, I'm pretty cool. There's no way, I'll let some pretty girl rule me.... and the door barged open

At the door was Dawn standing, fuming, did she hear all what I said?

"I've been ready since minutes ago, and you're here, talking to someone on the phone" She asked with her hands folded below her breasts.

That posture emphasized her boobs, and it's very alluring to a young man like myself. ....I had to think of other things for me not to get distracted.

"I'll call you later" , I ended the call but not before hearing his teasing remarks. Then I went to her, "I'm sorry, it was an important call. But I've prepared everything, and I'm ready now. Am i forgiven?"

"Whatever" she said before walking away.