Chapter 26: Lunch Date
When Eva left, Lena slouched on her chair. Her mind was completely over Andy but it seems like the old Lena still has strong lingering feelings for the man. Her heart was feeling sad and lonely.
Lena never got a chance to actually fall in love and she is already experiencing a heartache. Lena's sly smile at Eva not because she was planning anything for the youngcouple… but she knew that other jealous women will.
When she was with Andy, she fought away all those pests and no one was able to match her fierce and beauty. However, with Eva…. Lena pity the young maiden.
The best solution to get over a broken heart is to find new love. But so far, Lena had not been successful. Her first attempt, she clashed with the devil. Does she dare try again?
OBVIOUSLY! She is Lena Shen, a bold stubborn woman.
Well, her meeting was over and it is time for her lunch date.
What surprised her on her lunch date was not that Gary dressed more handsome, but the location where they were having lunch.
Lena was dressed in a black business attire with some high heels. She was standing with Gary on a busy street somewhere. The area was filled with people because it was the lunch rush.
"Do… you expect me to eat here?" Lena pointed at the street full of street vendors and food carts.
"What? You said that you will eat anything. Are you backing out now?"
"I didn't say that." Gary didn't know, but Lena was internally in nirvana. She had been eating expensive and lavished meals since she came here. MY GOD, she missed the smell of grease and freshly grilled meat.
Gary led Lena to a stall that he was a regular at. He enjoyed eating the food here because it holds a lot of memories for him. He wanted Lena to be with these memories too.
As they sat down, the Aunty came to get their order.
"Ah Gary? You are here again!" She then glanced at Lena who sweetly smiled back. "And you brought a beautiful woman with you aye?"
Gary blushed. "She is--"
"We are just friends." Lena replied quickly.
"Friends. Well, Gary is such a nice man. He is such a successful man now but still support us in our business. For such a beautiful lady like you, I will give you 50% off today." The aunty said.
They both ordered and she left. Lena then burst into a small laugh.
"I didn't know you were so successful…"
"Hey! Stop laughing. I did finish college ok? And I have a job."
"Job? The jobs I give you?"
"You have a job. I can have a job too."
"Ok ok. I will stop making fun of you."
Gary was happy that Lena didn't throw a fit about this. She seemed like she was enjoying the time too. His eyes were glued to her happiness and his heart is non-stop pounding. He took a big drink of cold water.
"By the way… Do you have a stalker?" Gary suddenly asked.
"Stalker?"
"Yeah… 10'o o'clock behind me."
Lena poked her head out and stare where Gary mentioned. She saw James sitting at a table by himself in a different area.
"He has been following us for a while now." Gary added.
"Oh. He's my bodyguard. I told him I was going out a lot so he should wear more casual clothes and stop being so obvious."
"Bodyguard?"
"Yeah. A person who guards you. A bullet shield? You know?"
"I know what a bodyguard is!"
"Don't mind him. My dad thinks it is best for me to have one."
"I agree." -- But I don't like another man hanging around you - was what Gary wanted to say but didn't.
The food arrived hot and fresh. Lena spoiled herself and ate a lot. She often disregarded her manners when she is with Gary.
Seeing her so famish, Gary dished a few things to her plate. He had hope that she would do the same but nope. But it is alright, seeing her so different makes him happy.
After their lunch, Gary sent Lena back to her car. She still had to go back to the company so she could not stay long.
James was already waiting inside the car for her.
"Thank you for lunch. We should do this more often!" Lena thanked him. She turned and open the door to the car herself. She was about to get in when Gary suddenly grabbed her wrist.
Lena spun around and stared at him. James was alerted but stood seated.
"I---" Gary was going to say something but he saw James glaring at him like a wolf. C'mon man… all he did was hold her wrist. He quickly let go of her hand.
Gary also shut the car door so James wouldn't hear what he was going to say. He didn't need more embarrassment and pressure, he was already sweating from this.
"What is it?" Lena asked.
"There… event...come." Gary mumbled. He couldn't get the words out properly.
'AHHHH... It's not even like you are asking her on a date. It's just an event!' Gary scolded himself.
"You have to speak up." Lena interrupted his thought process.
Gary suddenly pulled out a ticket and slammed it into Lena's hand. "The Championship Gaming event after your SHYNE opening event. I want you to attend it and come to see me. No one ever comes to see me and you are my friend so you need to support me like I support your shopping sprees."
Gary spoke everything so fast but Lena was able to understand what he was saying.
"En. I'll be sure to come to see you. Promise." She smiled.
Gifts
-- Gift
received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone