It is now the 'DATE DAY' as Hazel is calling it. She literally spent the night over. She is more excited than I am and that's saying a lot since I'm the one going to the date. She put all sorts of things and creams on me. She did my nails and even waxed my legs which required the twins to hold both of my legs down. I am just glad that I didn't kick any of them. James saw the whole thing and was laughing at us but when Hazel asked him for help, he politely declined saying he is needed elsewhere.
Now Hazel is currently doing my hair and makeup and then I'll put on my dress and head out.
Jacob said that the reservation is for 8pm and well its almost 7.45pm now.
Hazel meant for me to be late because she says and I quote "What's the first date without being late to it and fashionably at that" so says the Queen.
20 MINUTES LATER
And I am officially late on my first date. 5 minutes late to be exact but I got to the restraint with much effort.
As soon as I walked out the car, I handed the Valet my keys for parking and headed inside. As soon as I made my way inside, I was at awe of the place. This is probably the most expensive restaurant I have ever been to in my whole life, ever.
"Hi. Do you have a reservation?" I was cut off from my gazing by the reception.
"Ohh yeah. Uhm under the name Stephano? Jacob Stephano?" I asked to which she widened her eyes and vigorously nodded her head and called someone over to escort me over to our table.
'What's with her?' I asked myself but shrugged it away when I saw that our table was empty. 'Phew that was close. He is not here yet. Well better make myself comfortable then' I amusedly thought before I sat down and took another glance around the room.
No doubt only rich people go here which then in turn I suddenly felt a bit self-conscious of my presence.
"Hi would you like an appetizer?" I was cut off by the waitress.
"Uh- I – uhm I don't know" I quickly stuttered out to her to which she smiles kindly and showed me the menu.
I don't whether her smile was real or fake depending it is sort of her job. But I quickly shrugged it off and took a look at the menu.
I skimmed through the menu and 'Good God' $25.00 for a normal sparkling water and that's not even a whole bottle it's a glass.
My eyes widened with the rest of the pricing of this food and beverages. Geez who would pay for a $180.00 stake medium. 'What is this?'
As if the world is not struggling enough, they just had to put this on the menu. What was Stephano thinking of us dining here in this expensive restaurant. I get that guy have to make a wonderful first impressions and this is a date but still, this is ridiculous.
"Have you decided yet?" the waitress from before came back to me and asked.
"Uh yeah, I would like a Sprite with ice. Just to wait for my date who hasn't arrived here yet" I plainly said with a small smile.
"Okay, Will that be all?" she asked as I confirmed.
As the waitress walked away, I can't help but take a look at my watch only to see that 10 more minutes has passed. Well so much for a first impression.
He is 15 minutes late minus the 5 minutes I was late to. Maybe he is just stuck in traffic and it's taking a little longer than usual to wait it out.
I started looking around me as I see couples having a good time together.
Old couple, middle aged couples, new couples, teenage couples and even kids couples. Where are these parents?
I continued looking around only to see a couple having a go at it by corner. Geez, the guy sure does know how eat a girl's face that's for sure.
I slightly cringed at the scene before turning my head away.
I saw another couple having a verbal fight before the girl stood up and threw her drink all over the guy's face. I laughed at that because it is the most cliché thing to ever happen. What happened next was not what I was expecting.
The guy then did the same to the girl.
I'm all about equality but that was a whole new level right there. I quietly laughed and turned to look away, more likely towards the main door to see if Jacob is going to be here any time soon but still no sign of him.
"Here you go Ma'am. Enjoy your drink and let me know when you want order something for your dinner?" the waitress politely said before she quickly makes her way towards the door with the word 'STAFF ONLY' in bold letters on it.
I internally sigh as I took a sip of my drink and looked at my watch. It is now 8.45pm.
Well Jacob Stephano you are now officially late. But I'd still give him the benefit of the doubt.
I quickly checked my calendar, for a quick confirmation of the date. Maybe I got the date wrong but only to see that I was right. For the first time in my life, I was right and on time with something.
Maybe Stephano is just getting ready to leave. Maybe he had a late meeting he didn't know about and forgot to let me know.
He doesn't even know my number…. ok, maybe he is waiting for the traffic to clear out and then leave his office.
I quickly finish my drink off before asking the waitress to get me a bottle of champagne and a champagne glass. She immediately went and got me the drink and the champagne glass.
I quickly finished a glass right after she popped the champagne open.
Well, it is now 10 minutes passed 9 and I am going home.
Oh, before that.
I called the waitress back so I could place my order. Well go big or go home right so now I'm going to do both.
"I would like a serve of medium stake, 3 large cheeseburgers with extra fries. A rack of ribs with extra onions and 5 packs of potato salad, the full works with extra garlic on the sauce. And uhm—can you please pack it up for me. To go" I asked the waitress politely to which she agreed and carefully went on the way.
I quickly calculated the amount I have to pay including the champagne.
Well, $700 meal is not that bad, is it?
Who
Am
I
Kidding?!
It is a lot.
"Here you go Ma'am" the waitress says before she handed me the bag full of delicious food.
"Thank you so much. Do you accept credit cards?" I simply asked to which she nodded and asked me for my card.
I gave her my card and asked her to withdraw $1000 from it to which she politely asked me to accompany her to the cash register.
Something about customers policy.
I quickly made my way to the cash register with her to work on the payments.
After a few minutes of trying, I got my cash and paid for the food, but they politely declined for me to pay for the champagne saying that the boss has already taken care of it.
I internally sigh and took the champagne cost and gave it as a tip to the waitress who served me well tonight.
"Thank you so much miss. Thank you" she happily thanks me.
"What's your name?" I asked her.
"Bella Miss" she politely answered.
"Well Bella. I am Alethea. You have a good night ok." I said as I walked outside and got into my car.
I drove away from the restaurant and on my way home. Well, I finally understand how the women in the movies feel when they're stood up on their dates.
I laughed.
What a night.