Chapter 56: Sweet and Savory Moments

Chapter 55

I stopped making plates and helped Lillian with the three bags she was holding.

"That's all for you! You should get well soon!" Although her eyebrows were raised, I knew she was concerned.

I hugged her tightly and he did the same to me. "Happy birthday, Sol! You know, I'm always here for you."

After the drama with Lillian , we went to a movie marathon while eating the fruits she brought.

"OMG! Channing Tatum is really good at making me wet!"

I winced because of what Lillian said. We're watching Magic Mike XXL and, hmm... it's raining hot looking men. I suddenly remembered Fire's body every time we do the deed.

“Oh, God!”

After Magic Mike, we watched Dakota Johnson's How To Be Single. And the whole time we watched that, Lillian 's face couldn't be painted. I felt sorry for my friend. Maybe she really loved Fire's friend that's why she is like this now.

"You can only really think about the value of something when it is no longer with you.” She mumbled out of nowhere.

"Are you okay?" I asked.

"To tell you the truth, Sol, I'm not okay. And I don't think when will I ever be."

I leaned her on my shoulder so she would know that I'm here for her just like she is for me. If she's sad, I'm sad too. If she's happy, I'm happy too. Maybe that's how best friends are.

The ringing of my cell phone made me forget. I looked at the wall clock and it was exactly 4 p.m. just yet. How many hours did I sleep? When Lillian came home, I fell asleep. I never finished my plates.

Fire Callante : I'll pick you up at 5 p.m.

I jumped out of bed when I read that. Why did he just text now? I quickly fixed up and before five o'clock I was done.

I wore the tulip skirt Lianna gave me the last time. It emphasized the firmness of my butt. Even if I am not blessed with my boobs, most people say my butt is my asset. I paired it with a white fitted blouse, showing the curves of my body.

I let my straight hair down, then put on light makeup. I also took the black pouch from the mini-table then sat down while waiting for his arrival.

A few minutes ago a car stopped in front of the gate. When I opened the door, the fresh, fresh Fire appeared before me. He was wearing a white polo shirt with pleats up to his arms. He paired it with black fitted jeans and, hmm... my eyes are guilty again when my gaze fell on the big bulge between fire’s thighs.

"Missed me, birthday girl?" He grinned. I didn't answer because my attention was focused on the bouquet of roses he brought. He gave it to me and it came with a panda-shaped chocolate. I keep regretting eating.

"Thank you. ." I said.

He held my hand and led me to his new car. He opened me up and carefully supported me from sitting to sitting and then completely traveling. Where are we going? I don't know about lions.

I looked at my wristwatch when we stopped at an Italian classic restaurant. It's six o'clock in the afternoon and luckily I don't have a shift at the shop today.

Because Fire held my hand, I was able to follow him. "Reservation for Fire Callante ," he said to the man who approached us. "This way, sir!"

We stopped at a table away from the crowd. He pulled me a chair and then sat in front of me. There is a candle in the middle and little rose petals on the table. The place is also relaxing because of the band playing. They play only classic songs and sometimes Fire joins in while staring at me.

He again ordered for the two of us because he knew better.

"You look beautiful. ." he said when the waiter left us. His sudden speech was surprising, which is why I felt my cheeks turn pink again.

"You too, you look beautiful!" I did as he said.

"Silly girl!" Then he laughed so I laughed too.

Our order arrived in just a few minutes. I have to admit that I was very hungry that's why I threw the food right away.

"Why is your food meat and all I’m getting are leaves?" I wondered.

"You need to eat healthy food, Solene. So meat is a big no!"

I snorted because of what he said. It's like the meat he eats is just as appetizing. I looked into his eyes until I turned to the meat and returned to him again. I even followed that with a snort to make me look pathetic-maybe he would indulge me.

He shook his head and took a deep breath. "Alright! It's just today because it's your birthday, okay?"

I smiled widely. He sliced a portion then gave it to me.

"It's delicious!" I said while chewing, still slightly slurred.

He just shook his head and for the last time he followed me again. "Next time, you'll have something different," he said and grinned mischievously. My cheeks turned red when I got what he wanted to say. "Shut up!" I said.

He just shrugged and licked his bottom lip. I blinked and continued eating. After we were at the restaurant, he took me to an amusement park. I immediately smiled when I saw the Ferris wheel. I really liked actually riding there with him.. And I was going to pull him there but he got ahead of me. Now we are standing at a karaoke machine.