*James POV*
"At least tell me whether this... 'place' is close by...". I can't help but smile at her question.
"Nope...".
"Why?..." she whines.
"Because..." I reply.
"Because why?".
"Because I said so..." I growl.
I hear her let out a sigh before sitting back into the seat. I could feel the eye roll she gave me.
"You just rolled your eyes at me, didn't you?" I ask her, purposely keeping my voice low and intimidating.
"And? What are you going to do about it?". She just challenged me, didn't she?
"E-excuse me? What did you just say?" I reply
"I asked you what you are going to do about the fact that I rolled my eyes at you.".
I turn around facing her for a second or two, just enough for her to read the expression on my face.
I turn back around, facing straight forward, looking at where I am driving.
"Somebody is going to get out of this with a red ass tonight.".
She chuckles at my words.
"What's so funny?".
I hear her clear her throat before answering.
"How you'd look with red butt-cheeks.".
I raise my eyebrow at her words, of course, she can't see it as I am facing forward.
"You are pushing your luck..." I warn her.
"And you'll be pushing something up me tonight...". I growl at her words.
"Ana...".
"Yes?".
"Don't go there..." I say.
"Go where?".
"You know where. Just don't..." I reply.
She lets out another sigh. I turn briefly to her and see her rest on her hand by the window.
"Another eye roll? Jeez, someone is in for a big one..." I say.
She instantly reacts by turning to me.
"For the record, I didn't even roll my eyes.".
"Either way, I'll make that big ass of yours as red as a rose.".
"Look who is going where now..." She says.
"What do you mean?" I ask.
"You know what I mean. That area is out of bounds for you too, Mister...". I smile at her words. I smiled at the way she turned the table.
The rest of the car drive was relatively quiet. We had a few brief conversations here and there.
About ten more minutes pass before we arrive at the luxurious Italian restaurant.
I power off the car before quickly stepping out with a goal to open the door up for Ana as a gentleman would. But by the time I reach her, I see she has already stepped out of the car. So much for being a gentleman.
"So this is the place?" She asks.
"Yes... do you like it?".
"Wait..." she begins. "Is this Italian?".
"Yes," I reply, looking at her.
I notice a small smile grow on her lips.
"I like it even more..." she whispers to me before walking off, leading the way. My eyes can't help but go down to her ass as it moves so swiftly in her red dress. The dress really shows off her perfect curves.
I quickly catch up to her, wrapping my arm around her as we both head towards the front door of the luxurious restaurant.
Upon our entry, we were greeted by a young waiter who took our names before leading us to our table.
Our table was located away from the crowd, beside a window. We had a beautiful view of the sunset all to ourselves.
Instantly, I go to Ana's side, pulling out her chair, like a true gentleman.
"Look at you being all so gentlemanly..." she says, smiling at me.
I take my seat before answering her, but just as I was about to speak, the waiter interrupted me.
"Signor, Signora. What would you like to drink tonight?".
I see Ana looking at me as if she is waiting for my authorization.
I give her a nod, signalling her to go first.
"Okay... may I have some white wine please..." she said. I immediately give her a look. She gives me a gaze back, "... and sparkling water with that too. Thank you.".
"And for you Signor?".
Just then do I take my eyes off Ana.
"Red wine for me, please.".
"Okay, so; white wine, sparkling water and red wine. Anything else?".
"No that would be all, " I reply.
"Alright, I'll be back to take your food order, " the young, Italian waiter says before rushing off to get is our drinks.
"Wine? Really?" I ask.
"What? Look, I am better... I promise you that I am better.".
"It is not that I don't believe you, it is just that it will be bad for your stomach, " I reply.
"I will have tiny sips of the wine and combined with food, I will be fine..." she tries to reassure me.
She takes my hands into her.
"This night is a special night for both you and me, I don't want small things to ruin it. Don't worry, I'll be fine. If I throw up... I throw up...".
Her words make me feel even more unsettled.
"Okay, that may have not come out the way I intended it to come out..." she says and I nod along with her.
"What I was trying to say was I don't want to let anything come in between and ruin the night. Not even my stomach..." Just as she finished, I hear a loud rumble. My eyes stay on her.
"Excuse me... I may be hungry..." she says very softly, her cheeks reddening ever so slightly. I can't help but chuckle.
Reorienting my hands, I wrap now my palms around her hands.
"Okay..." I begin, "what does my precious what to eat?".
She gives me a dirty smirk. " You know what I want to eat...".
"Now, now..." I begin. "Be a good girl.".
"And you be a good boy.".
"Can't promise..." I reply, sending her a wink. "But tell me, what do you want to order?".
She looks at me for a second before diverting her eyes down to the white table sheet.
"Something... something authentic to Italy, I'll take a closer look when we receive the menus," she replies.
"You?".
"I don't know. Italian style steak or something.".
She replies with a nod before we spend the next couple of seconds gazing at each other, staring into each other.
"Thank you for making this happen..." she says, caressing my hand with her thumb.
"You know I would do anything for my baby...". I begin caressing her, gently massaging her hand, the same thing she did to me moments ago.
Our moment was cut short when another waiter hands us menus. Immediately, we both scavenge through the thin booklet.
I manage to find something I'd like to have, looking up at Ana, I see her having a hard time choosing what she would like to eat.
Moments later...
"Signor and Signora..." The young waiter greets us again. "What can I get for you?".
"Ana..." I gently call out, letting her go first.
"Umm..." she begins. "Do you have any recommendations?".
Immediately, the waiter replies with a 'yes', before addressing Ana the dish of his suggestion.
Once the waiter finished taking Ana's order, he turned to me.
"and for you, Signor?".
"Italian style steak, please.".
"No problem...". He quickly scribes down our order before looking back at us. "I'll go and quickly get your drinks now.". With that said, the young waiter swiftly walks off and towards what seems to be the kitchen.
"This place is really nice..." Ana's voice causes me to turn back around.
"Yeah, I would usually come by here...".
She looks at me.
"Alone or...".
"Both alone and when my company has parties, like our Christmas parties. Last year, we spent the afternoon in this restaurant. It was really nice and really chilled out.".
She gives me a smile of relief. She smiles at me right before gazing into my eyes.
Gently reaching out towards her, I wrap my hands around hers.
"After we are finished with our food. I am bringing you somewhere, " I voice to her softly, caressing her hands with my thumbs.
"And where is that?" She asks me, a curious smirk growing on her face.
"You'll just have to wait and see, " I reply.
Before she could answer, the young waiter drops off out drinks before rushing off.
"Do you love me, Ana?". I ask.
"What kind of question is that?" she replies. "Of course I love you.". I smile greatly at her answer.
Silence was exchanged between the two of us. I look at her, tilting her wine glass before taking the very first sips of her white wine.
"Then you are going to love my surprise...".