Chapter 7

Those were my memories again in my dreams. I woke up from a soft tap on my shoulder by Luka.

I couldn't believe I had been sleeping or how I had slept off after the incident that took place a few hours ago at my office. We were now in the expansive courtyard of a large restaurant, much bigger than Bills and Meals at my workplace."

I opened my eyes slightly and turned to Luka.

"Follow me". He said this time with a cool tone different from the fighting scene.

"Alright", was all I could say before opening the door and stepping out of the car.

"Luka wait a sec" I practically called out while trying to pace up with him.

"We don't have the entire day", he said when he turned back and continued, "You should walk faster". His gentlemanly nature has left him again.

I met up with him.

"Wh…what are we doing here?" I said out of interest.

"I figured out you must be hungry, so we came to eat". We are now walking side by side

What a mixed feeling, I don't know if I should be happy or a little bit terrified of how he knew I must be hungry. Truth be told, I'm really famished, it appears as if I haven't had any taste of food for the past two days.

Oh, maybe that's why I slept off because I was hungry. This is funny but I'm glad Luka figured it out just as he said.

Before our presence, the entry door opened itself and we were inside. The aroma from various intercontinental meals received us even before a lady in a uniform ushered us to a seat.

"No," Luka pointed to a table opposite our direction. "We shall sit over there". He told the hostess.

"Ok sir," the hostess said.

Still stunned, I asked, "Is there anything wrong with sitting here?"

This spot looks more beautiful than the spot he pointed at. I was even surprised how he managed to notice the place within a minute of our entrance.

"It's unhealthy for me to sit there," He said while we proceeded towards the table beside the window.

"Oh really? this dude is amazing," I said to myself.

"You can ask for what you want to eat," Luka told me as he pulled out a chair for me to sit on.

"Thank you," I said and grinned. He can also be adorable at times.

"Are you not going to eat?" I noticed he hasn't made an order.

"I am not hungry Dee" He responded.

My spoon discontinued on its journey to the mouth when I heard him. Did he just call me "Dee?"

"This is not the same annoying man I bumped into days back" I whispered to myself.

"Thank you" Was all I could mutter after sipping my drink.

A loud noise was heard and it caught almost everyone's attention.

"What is that?" I pivoted my neck to check where the sound came from.

"It was from the Table I refused to use," Luka said, facing the direction directly.

A young lady was aided up from the floor by a host. She had just come in and went to sit when the chair she sat on creaked weakly and split leaving the lady on the floor.

"That could have just happened to me" Pity was heard in my voice. I felt pity for the lady

As I turned back to face him, he said

"My inner being wouldn't just allow me to use that table".

"Hmmm" was all I could say. "What kind of being could he denote?".

This was when I remembered how he combated with the guys from Steffan and rescued me. I haven't given it much thought, it was as if I experienced the action scenes I once watched at Dave's apartment.

"How did you manage to overthrow those guys back there?" I raise a question I hope he answers.

"It only happened to be my lucky day" He's not ready to explain anything to me.

"Lucky day!" with what you did back then.

"How was that supposed to be lucky?" I wanted to hear more from him.

"It's what an average guy can do to help someone in danger" he replied with his hands folded

"No, I disagree with you. An average person would run for his dear life……."Not after those guys transformed into the beasts they are."

I could sense he was hiding something from me.

He smiled and said, "Let's say I have been working out for a day like this to come" flexing his muscles.

I gazed at his arms and I could see through his hard broad chest through his tight body hug shirt. I immediately looked away before I started dripping saliva.

"I want to apologize for how I spoke to you the day I bumped into you at the restaurant". I paused to see his reaction.

"I don't know what came over me, I'm really sorry for being rude towards you, please find it in your heart to forgive me" This time he stared at me with full attention.

"Should that be all?" Luka asked, still staring at me.

I don't know what else to say. "Yes," I managed to answer back.

I was trying to apologize to him, what else did he want from me?

"Are you trying to be ungrateful right now?" he said, cropping up teary eyes.

"What!....what did ... ungrateful…how?"

"Are you not going to thank me for saving your almost kicked ass?" He said and glared

"I'd be in trouble if I ever forget that" I giggled. "How can I forget the Superman show you pulled up earlier" we both laugh.

"Thank you!" I finally said to him and he nodded.

"It's a pleasure to save your sharp mouth," he said and I laughed again.

"Moments ago, Luka was wearing a stern facial expression that even a lion wouldn't dare to question, and now he's being friendly."

Who is this guy seated in front of me? I asked myself.

Suddenly, Luka's phone started to vibrate on the table with a green light blinking every second on its screen.

He hastily picked it up, "We have to start going," he said after five minutes of working on the phone.

"Okay, what seems to be the problem" I was concerned.

"No worries Diana, it's something I have been looking for for years. And now that I have it, I need to act fast" he said and walked towards the exit door.

"That sounds good news," I said as I got outside.

We were now inside his car, and he was driving faster than I could have ever imagined. His phone rang and he picked up at the first ring. It was from his Head guard.

"Yes, I got it….. check the message I sent and begin" his eyes fixed on the road.

He's now driving at 220kMPH.

"Received, boss," the caller said before disconnecting the call.

"Hello," He said over the phone after he dialed a number. "Tyler, are you with Logan?"

"Yes," Tyler said.

"Great! Meet me at home within ten minutes," he replied and hung up.

At intervals, I would look at him driving to understand why he made us leave the restaurant abruptly and drive at the highest speed. What could be so important to arouse such reactions?

Not long after, I got out of his car.

"Bye," he peeped out to say.

I only waved back and he sped off. I got in and went straight to my fridge to get some milk before I freshened up. The milk wasn't satisfactory but I had to restrain myself from taking another because I had to manage the remaining before month end.

My phone beeped and I saw a message, it displayed;

"Where are you Diana, are you safe?"

"Mr. Varane? Meera! The Office!" I screamed.

"How are they…. Did they escape as well?" I said and rushed out of the house.

How could I have forgotten about them? I felt disappointed with myself.