LUNCH DATE

**AURORA'S POV**

I try to get up from the bed it feels like something is holding me back or should I say, someone because when I open my eyes surely there is an arm drop over my waist. Instantly, I know who it is by the smell of the familiar Cologne so I turn around and run my fingertips over his bearded jawline.

"Umm, this is a great way to wake up." Nicholas remarks sleepily making me kiss his chin.

He pulls me more close to his chest while I curl my hands under my chin before looking at him to see that he is already staring at me with an emotion I can't put my finger into.

"When did you arrive?" I ask after a few minutes of cuddle.

"I think two hours ago." He replies making my eyes widen when I remember it takes more than 13 hours to reach San Francisco from Berlin.

So, it means I am sleeping for so many hours without waking up. Maybe that's why my bladder is so full that I can't hold it any longer. I quickly rush into the washroom to relieve myself and then do my other morning routine. Although it's not morning anymore but a girl gotta do what is needed.

When I walk back into the bedroom, I find Nicholas standing in front of the window while talking to someone on the phone. So, I decide not to disturb him and walk inside my closet to pick up some clothes to wear. Before that, I also send a text to Parker telling him that I will be in the bakery in two hours.

"Where are you going?" Nicholas asks when I come out of the closet.

"I need to go to the bakery. It's already so late and I don't want to be late anymore." I reply putting my phone and other necessary things inside my purse.

"You are staying here with me." He says taking the purse out of my hand and before I can protest, he lifts me in his arms making me pout.

"But I have to go to the bakery." I whine when sits down on the bed with me still in his arms.

"Yes, I know you have to go to the bakery but first we are going to have breakfast, although it's already lunchtime and then you will tell me why you were crying yesterday." He says/orders leaving no room for argument. I nod my head with a sigh earning a smile and kiss on the right cheek from him making me blush.

Suddenly, then I remember that Jacob has stayed the night here so I quickly stand up and try to walk away from there. Keyword tried because my boyfriend pull me again in his lap.

"Where do you think you are going?" He asks nuzzling his face in the crook of my neck.

"I am going to talk to Jacob." I reply running my fingers through his dark hair.

"Jacob has left when I come back saying that he is going to accompany Arthur to the regular check-up." He informs making me hum.

"I am really happy that both of them are spending time with each other which they need after so many years of no communication." I reply.

"Yes, you are right. Now, I just hope Arthur will be able to get past his parent's aristocratic thoughts." He says.

"Why don't you get fresh while I cook something for us?" I suggest.

"Not a bad idea but I have another idea." He replies.

"What is it?" I ask.

"How about we go out for lunch? You can choose the place." He replies looking at me with an eager smile.

"Okay." I reply shrugging my shoulders.

•••••••••

We have come to a restaurant which is not very fancy but serves good food. At first, I thought Nicholas wouldn't like my choice but he has proved me wrong by saying that I have chosen a great place. I have ordered Chicken Stroganoff along with Hummus Avocado Rolls. On the other hand, he has ordered Glazed Pork Fillet along with Nasi Goreng.

"Aurora, you can't avoid the topic." He says when I kind of refused to tell him the reason behind my crying yesterday.

"Nicholas, there is nothing for you to worry about. I was just having a bad day that's it." I reply smiling at him although I doubt he will buy my lie.

"If you were seriously having a meltdown because of a bad day then Jacob wouldn't have told me to come back. So, don't try to be over-smart and tell me the truth." He remarks sternly.

"Mr. Campbell who is the landowner of my bakery told me to leave the place in one week or he will break the bakery." I explain shortly.

"But why? He has to give you a valid reason for his decision." He says looking furious so I put my hand on top of his to calm him down.

"His lawyer said that I am entertaining aweful things in the bakery which I really don't know from where they hear. Because I could never do such things. Hell, I even told you to remove the bodyguards because I like my privacy." I let out with a huff.

"You know what I think must happen?" He asks while I shake my head.

"Someone must have given him false information about you along with false proof. So, that he asked you to leave the place." He replies which makes full sense.

''But how am I supposed to know who is giving him false information?'' I ask.

''I will go and talk to the landowner.'' He replies making my eyes widen.

''No, you can't do that. Please don't take my word negative way but this is my business which we are talking about. So, I want to solve the problem by myself.'' I let out in hope he won't feel bad.

''Fine, I won't interrupt but if the landowner don't believe you and still try to throw you out of the bakery then he has to face me.'' He replies sternly.

Just as I am going to reply, the waiter brings our food for which we both thank him. The aroma that is drifting from the dishes is making my mouth water and I think Nicholas notices my expression because of the way his shoulders are shaking, I can say that he is trying hard not to laugh aloud for my sake. I pout but then a big smile breaks out my face making him chuckle.

As both of us are hungry so none of us waste time on talking and start eating our food. Not only that, we share our foods too which resulted in us thinking that we should have ordered each other's choice. We also order Tiramisu cake as I craving this sugary dessert for a long time.

After paying for the food, we leave the restaurant and walk towards his car but before we can reach there, a swarm of reporters and photographers gather around us making me scared.

''Mr. Moretti, is this lady your girlfriend?''

''Sir, can you please update us on your relationship? ''

''Sir, are you really dating this woman or she is just a fling like other models and actresses?''

''Ma'am, how did you catch the attention of the most sought-after billionaire of California? ''

''Mr. Moretti, do you intend to keep your relationship as s dirty secret?''

Question after question keeps coming out of the reporters mouth making me feel dizzy out of nervousness but thankfully Nicholas hasn't let go of me or I would have fainted. However, I am worried about the media people too because Nicholas looks like he wants to kill each one of them.

''Do you guys want to lose your job?'' Nicholas asks the reporters too calmly that it sends shiver down my spine so I can only imagine how the reporters are feeling.

''Mr. Moretti we ju-'' Nicholas holds his hand up stopping the female reporter from completing her sentence.

''You guys seem a lot interested in my private life rather than focusing on other crucial matters related to our country. So, I think it's better if you guys leave your jobs because you are definitely not doing your job correctly. And about my relationship with the woman in my arms is none of your business but still I would like to clarify your curiosity become it's better to answer than for you to keep following us like headless chicken. So, to answer your questions, yes Aurora Wilson is my girlfriend and no she is not a fling nor she will ever be. I hope now you guys will be able to sleep at night. Thank You.'' Nicholas answers sharply making the media people shut up.

Thankfully, no one try to say anything else and we can go inside the car. He drives away from there quickly while I release a breath I didn't even realise I have been holding back.