Chapter 22 Nine Years Older but He's A Gentleman
Quinn's POV
"Open your mouth once again," Grayson ordered.
I shook my head slowly. My stomach couldn't handle any more food, it was completely full after eating ten plates of meat.
If Grayson kept pushing, I think I might throw up.
"Come on Quinn, we need to hurry before the restaurant closes." He kept shoving the meat into my mouth, which I had closed tightly.
It was indeed about to close. We only realized that when the manager told us that we were the only customers left who hadn't left yet. And the manager said, because it was Grayson, so she let him stay longer. Because it turns out she's a fan of Grayson and wanted to get an autograph and a photo.
I thought Grayson would refuse but he agreed as long as no one took pictures of us.
However, I understood that it was for our own good. Because maybe if I'm caught on camera with Grayson, I might get a lot of backlash, especially if they know my background which is extremely different from his.
And I... just didn't want to be labeled as a creep of Grayson's wealth.
"You eat it," I said in the end.
Grayson rounded his eyes. "Aren't you still hungry?"
"Hungry? Then what did I eat earlier?"
"You're kind of touching your belly. So I guess you're still hungry."
Oh gosh, then Grayson misunderstood. I need to straighten this out.
I grabbed the chopsticks and pointed them in the opposite direction. I pushed it gently until it entered Grayson's mouth.
"I'm touching my belly because I'm full."
"Ah I see," he replied, sounding a bit disappointed.
I mean, isn't he happy that I'm full? After all, if I'm full, it means he doesn't have to order more and doesn't have to pay more.
"Though I have ordered extra meat from this restaurant's supplier to be sent to your new flat. It's probably arrived by now, too."
I rounded my eyes perfectly. So that's why he was on his phone earlier.
I sighed. "Grayson, before doing anything especially if it's related to me, you need to ask me. Get it? You're just wasting your money for nothing. I don't have a freezer at the flat if you didn't know. Now where should I put all the meat?"
Grayson suddenly put his chopsticks on the table with a bang.
Oppss, did I say something wrong? But I didn't say that for no reason. I was just stating a fact.
He then put on his watch again and stood up.
"I send it with the fridge as well. Or if you want to put it in the fridge at my house, that's fine too. You can eat it when you're feeling hungry in the middle of the night."
"Goodness. You're shipping the fridge to my new flat?"
Honestly, it would just fill up the place. Because my current flat is smaller than before as it is more expensive since it's in an area near the workplace.
Hah I don't know how to organize it later.
"Grayson, wait. Don't forget that I came here with you." I hurriedly got up when he opened the sliding door.
I thought he was going to leave me but it turns out he was waiting at the front of the room while pointing my shoes at me.
He then crossed his arms while looking at his watch.
Seeing that, I hurried. I felt bad for him, just like an employee waiting for his boss. Even though here I was the one working for him.
"Tsk. Take it slow. Tie your shoes properly."
"Huh?"
Grayson suddenly squatted in front of me. Then he pushed my hands aside and took over fixing my shoelaces.
With this closeness, I could smell the scent of his shampoo more strongly and could also see his well-defined but not overly upturned nose tip. Also I found his facial features very neat, his eyebrows thick and his eyelashes long.
I just realized now that Grayson has the potential to become a model with a face like that.
"This is what a proper tie-up looks like."
I shifted my gaze to another direction as he looked at me. Then I stood up and walked after him.
It turned out that the manager and other restaurant staff hadn't gone home but were lined up near the checkout counter. The manager even approached Grayson when he flashed a smile.
"Excuse me sir, may we take one more picture with you? This time with all of the staff. Would you mind?"
Grayson gave me a quick glance. "Then who's going to take the pic if everyone's in the frame?"
Well, this was my moment of action. At least I was contributing to this dinner even if it was just taking photos.
So I raised my hand. "I'll take the photo. Let's line up nicely," I said excitedly.
Grayson actually glared at me. "You're not in the frame?"
"I can't get caught on camera with you," I replied quickly. Then, without waiting, I accepted the restaurant manager's phone.
I directed their position and pose to make them look good. I also gave Grayson the code to smile.
And viola, the photo came out perfectly. Everyone was thankful and so were we, for being permitted to eat longer.
I could finally walk out of this place with a full heart and a full stomach.
What a wonderful night.
"I meant what I said," Grayson said suddenly on the way to the parking lot.
I turned to him. "Which words?"
"You can keep the meat in my fridge."
"You said you sent it with the fridge too."
"In case you change your mind." He then pressed the car key.
The latest sports car from the brand that made him their global ambassador flashed its lights and made a sound.
Oh, how to be super duper rich like that!
"I can cook for you after our late night workout anyway."
As a result of his words, I didn't get into the car, but instead stood still while holding the car door.
"Aren't you kind of starving after sex? Well, I'm definitely starving."
Yeah I'm hungry too, but can he not bring it up right now? That's embarrassing.
"What are you waiting for?"
"Huh?"
"Come in or I might change my mind and take you to my place."
Hearing that I immediately went inside and sat quietly.
Grayson then turned on his car. But after a while he didn't move the car.
Out of curiosity, I finally glanced at him. Evidently he was looking at me while shaking his head.
"What's wrong?" I asked anxiously.
Instead of answering me, he leaned towards me.
Getting closer and closer until it passed my face and his breath brushed my ear.
"You forgot to put on your seatbelt."
Startled, I reflexively looked forward. But that only made my lips land on his cheek.
We both fell silent.
Don't know if it was because of shock or because it was an awkward situation.