Alex had booked the private suit from our usual restaurant. To avoid the paparazzi, we arrived a bit earlier than scheduled. Luckily Markus has double-checked for any issues beforehand.
"Dear, if you ever feel a slight discomfort, let me know," I said to her.
"Ok, I will," she said looking around her to get familiar with her surroundings.
"Little Bud, you.."
"Alex," This guy is going to reveal our secret in no time at this rate.
"Sorry forgot..." he said with a zipping of his mouth sign.
Mr.Alexander arrived at the right time and we placed our order.
"Thank you for accepting my invitation," he said.
"The pleasure is ours, sir," said Alex.
"Miss Sarah, you seem to be quiet,"
She just smiled and held my hand.
"Excuse me, Mr.Ben, Would you like to have some wine?" asked the manager of the restaurant.
"Bring me the best wine you have," said Mr.Alexander.
Sarah looked at me. I know she feels uncomfortable as she doesn't drink. I looked at Alex as I gave a nod in agreement, if needed we will have to explain her condition.
"Thank you," and then only Mr.Alexander noticed that Sarah's glass was empty.
As we are regulars here, the Manager was kind enough to offer her a fresh orange juice.
"Miss Sarah, it's not nice to celebrate without wine," he said with a bit of disapproving look.
"Hmm.. Mr.Alexander, Miss Sarah doesn't drink," said Alex and diverted the conversation to the project.
WE chatted while having our meal.
"Liam has agreed with the new design. And I love the suggestion of having different types of restaurants,"
"We can get the final designs and the interior design layout can be done in about two weeks,"
I said as I wanted to finish this design off soon.
"That time frame is excellent for me. Ms.Sarah, may I ask a personal question if you don't mind?"
"Yes sure," she said.
"Do you have a boyfriend?" asked Mr.Alexander, making us look at each other.
"Hmm, I am sorry I am already married," she said.
"OH!.. I thought you would be a perfect match for Liam. So who is the lucky guy? Is he someone from the same circle?"
Sarah tugged my suit, motioning me she is feeling uncomfortable. I know this conversation was making her troubled.
"Sarah, do you want to go and get some fresh air?" I said not minding Mr.Alexander. And I gave a sign to Alex what he had to do.
Mr.Alexander looked confused.
"Mr.Alexander, please excuse me. I will take her out for a little walk," I said taking Sarah's hand.
"Mr.Alex, did I say something wrong?" Asked Mr.Alexander with a concerned look.
"I am sorry, Mr.Alexander. A few years ago she met with an accident,"
"Oh my, what happened?"
"Hmm.. hit and run. But the culprit was never found." Alex explained looking closely into Mr.Alexander's expressions.
"Hmm"
"She has don't remember anything related to the accident because of selective amnesia. And being with people she's not comfortable with can trigger her condition,"
"Wish I had known before. Then I would have had this dinner with you two only. Hope I didn't make her uncomfortable,"
"Ben will look after her," Alex said reassuringly.
"Mr.Alex, why do I feel that Mr.Ben and Miss Sarah are so close?"
"Three of us are from the same university, Mr.Alexander. And our bond is pretty strong still, so we all take care of each other," explained Alex.
"What a friendship. No wonder you bring out the best with the designs," said Mr.Alexander.
After a while, I came back.
"Sorry, Mr.Alexander. I hope Alex explained the reason,"
"Yes, he did. I am sorry I should have known beforehand. Now where is Miss Sarah?" asked Mr.Aleander.
"I sent her home with my PA and the security," I said sitting beside Alex. "And her condition is not known in the circle,"
"Did you ever try to find out the culprit,"
"Hmm.. we have found the person who caused the accident, but we are unable to find him," I said.
We talked for a few more minutes with the promise to meet again in two weeks with the final drawings and the interior visuals. Alex took me home after Mr.Alexander left.
"Ben, I don't think he has anything to do with the accident or the Riverston bidding,"
"Hmm... I also felt like that, but this Liam character is kind of pissing me off," I said clutching my hand.
"Just a thought, maybe he had recognized Sarah when he met her at the office that day,"
I looked at Alex. "But he must have been surprised that Sarah didn't recognize him,"
"So he must be killing time to find out more about her," I completed.
After we went home, I called Jason and Markus, to inform them of what we figured out and our assumptions.
"Sir, I think what you say makes sense. Maybe we need to watch him secretly," said Jason.
"Markus, did you find anything?" I asked.
"Hmm, this might be shocking, but I couldn't find any fight details of him leaving the country," he said a lot worried.
"Oh, boy... do these father and son scam together or is it only this son involved," said Alex starting to be a silly top.
"Ok. you three discuss and make a plan. Markus, I like to stalk him and see what he is up to as Jason mentioned,"
"Yes sir," agreed, both of them.
I went into the home looking for her. She has fallen asleep on the sofa with a book in her hand. Without disturbing her, I went and had a shower.
"Little Bud," I slowly woke her up and gave her the glass of fresh juice.
"Sorry I fella sleep," she said keeping her head on my lap.
"Are you ok?" I asked playing with a strand of hair.
"Yes, I am sorry if I caused trouble at the dinner," she said looking down.
"Hi, sweety, remember, the only one that matters to me is you and you being safe and comfortable,"
"Hmmm.."
"Can I take you on a holiday, after the project of Mr.Alexander?" I asked hopefully.
"Ok, so where are we going?" she asked with a sparkle in her eye.
"It's a surprise,"