Gabriel POV
As I took my sit trying to relax in this chair facing the host of the interview I felt the gazes of everyone that was around us on me so I put on my friendly smile and I was ready to get this over with, soon the interview started and I was focusing on the woman's questions.
-Greetings Your Lordship, people were curious to know know why have you been hiding Your Highness?
The woman started with the first question. I was resting on the chair with a leg over the other and my hands laying on it.
- I wasn't hiding I was busy fixing what the one before me had ruined, i still am.
I simply stated to her question.
- People would like to know your name Your Highness, how may we refer to you as?
- Gabriel
I answered shortly
- Gabriel as the Archangel? I guess that why the rumors are saying Your Lordship might be an angel?
- Yes Gabriel as the Archangel, as for the rumors I will not admit nor deny them.
A wave of murmurs have started to resound around us at the respective answer.
- So Lord Gabriel does that mean you are in fact an angel?
The woman states trying to get the information out of me at which I simply answered with a smile:
- As I said I might or I might not be, that's not important as information.
- Then what it is important?
- What is important is for people to know that I'm here to protect and keep everyone safe and that I'm not in hiding from anyone.
I state determined, I wasn't going to give her the information she was seeking and I could notice her frustration knowing she has no chance to dive more into the subject. Humans didn't need to know that I was an angel, I've seen the way they took that information for granted and selfish reasons. I dont need people testing out the theory by jumping from tall buildings challenging my patience, it was better to stay as vague as possible. She continued pouring question about my job before becoming a Lord and my origins.
- Peoples are very curious of Your Lordship roots, do you mind telling us about it?
She said with a mischievous glint in her eyes who did not go unnoticed by me, I felt disappointed looking at the way she tried to sink my ship and dive into such kind of subjects but I kept my smile on which only aggravated her frustration.
- Of course, I come from a noble family.
- Who are your parents my lord?
She said with a glimmer or mischief thinking she just caught a big prey. But I did not fell for this tricks.
- My father is a king as my mother is a queen.
- May we know their names?
She said interrupting me. I did not liked being rudely interrupted like this so i threw her a death serious glance who sent shivers on her back and she cowered under my gaze.
- You know how royalty works I cannot disclose confidential informations and I'll appreciate if you don't interrupt me, as you know I can leave at any moment as i am in fact on a tight program.
The woman stiffened clearly affected by my worst but continued changing the question:
- Then do you have any other relatives like siblings Your Highness?
- Yes I do, we were blessed with a big happy family.
I answered her with a genuine smile this time as I thought of my siblings, some still up there in Heaven some taking care of other places all over the world which were assigned to them. In fact I quite missed them and I hoped I'll see them all soon at the next meeting which was going to take place next month.
- Where are they now?
The glimpse of mischief was back into her eyes.
- Some have remained home to help our parents and some are busy with their own affairs and responsibilities.
I stated not affected by her annoyed expression. She was about to ask me another confidential question so I changed my expression back to imposing as a warning while I left my energy surround us and she kept quiet for a few moments as she was trying to catch her breath. When she finally recomposed herself her expression turned once again to a sly smile and I had the feeling I wont like what she was going to bring up.
- Is there any lady there Your Highness? I mean if we think about it people would be more trusting if our new Lord would be married after the horrible things the precedent lord has done. So maybe if we knew that our new Lord has a stable life maybe we'll be able to trust the history won't repeat?
I looked at her unfazed
- I dont see how my private life would be affecting the people in this town. Single or married does not dictate the way I work for the better good of the people and if you want to compare me with the precedent lord just because you want to meddle In my private life at least don't use such excuses. The previous lord did indeed a lot of horrible things that need my attention to be repaired and I don't see how would romance help in this case when there is still a lot to do.
She was clearly frustrated now, she wanted something to give them reason to gossip but I wasn't having it. She continued with some more questions and soon the hour has come to an end and I was more then glad that it finally did, her continuous attempts to create a middly crisis were really draining and made me a little bit annoyed and irascible so I took a deep breath and suddenly my thoughts drifted back to the pretty human girl giving no more space for the annoyance from earlier. I checked my phone it was already past 3 pm and I decided to make a visit to the restaurant she worked in. The interview will only appear tomorrow so I didn't had anything to worry about. I asked the driver to take us there and the moment he did I got out of the car, made sure my shirt was neat and passed the front doors. I noticed her talking with a couple at one of the tables and she smiled so sweetly that my heart melted just at the mere sight of her.
The owner of the place was at the front counter and I felt his gaze on me so I turned to face him. He looked baffled and only stared at me so I greeted him first with a friendly smile:
- Hello there Mister Anthony, what a joyous day isn't it?
Just then he finally came back to his senses and almost dropped the cup he had in hand.
- Hello sir what a pleasure to have you here. How can we help you today?
He went into business mode at which I was glad he didn't knew who I actually was yet my aura was enough to make him stunned.
- I'd like a table
I told him with my friendly tone at which he answered.
- A table for one sir?
I nodded my head and he typed something on his computer then motioned his hand towards Rose, I turn to look at her and she was standing at some distance looking at me with confusion and curiosity as she probably caught our conversation.
- Rose here will take you to an available table.
He simply said in his polite tone and went back to typing on his computer as I made my way towards her smiling warmly.
Rose POV
I was talking with a nice couple when I suddenly felt this strong energy close by and I turned to look that's when I saw him talking with the owner, Mister Anthony was a tall well built man I always felt like he wasn't completely human but I wasn't sure about it. He had a nice wavy dark brown hair and hazel eyes that I could swear i sometimes saw them change to yellow but only for the spilt of a second, I tried to ask him about it once but he laughed it off saying it was probably the light playing tricks but something was telling me he's hiding something yet I just knew he won't admit nor talk about it so I dropped the topic. His aura was also quite different from a human like just partially different but i never got to find out why.
I focused on their conversation as they weren't that far away and I could make out what they were saying, I heard Gabriel greeting him first as my boss was too stunned to see him, he probably felt his aura, I mean it was quite strong so I know Mister Anthony as a smart man and I'm pretty sure he figured out Gabriel was a strong angel. Gabriel voice awoke something inside me, the weird pull, the need to get closer to him and touch him and I noticed that only happens when he's around and that made me very confused as to why?
I came back to reality and followed their conversation as Gabriel requested a table for one then after my boss motioned towards me I saw the angel approaching with a sweet friendly smile. He leaned to my eye level and greeted me like we knew each other for our entire lives:
- Greetings dear Rose, do you mind leading the way?
It remembered me of the gentleman I meet last night and I slightly blushed but then I cleared my throat and I answered:
- It will be my pleasure, this way please!
I said as I leaded him among the tables. I could feel him closer as we walked further and further near the book shelves and the moment we reached the tables from there I turned around to ask him if he'd prefer a table closer to the window or hidden by the wall but as I turned I bumped into his chest as his hands gently grabbed my arms to steady me. I have noticed now how small I was compared to him, I only reached to his chest so I had to look up and I lost myself for a few moments in his mesmerizing eyes while the tingles enveloped my entire body.
- Carefull there we don't want you to get hurt accidentally
He said with a glimmer of amusement clearly enjoying the closure and the situation, his voice brought me back to reality as I made a step back with my cheeks slightly red, there was hurt in his eyes as I stepped away from his embrace but then it was replaced by warmth and something more that I couldn't quite make out. I cleared my thoughts looking around but no one seemed to mind us as everyone was deep indulget into their own conversations so I looked back at him and put the question I was planning to:
- Would you like a table closer to the window or more hidden by the walls and plants?
He smiled even more sweetly and answered:
- I'd like some privacy
I nodded my head and took him to a nice private table with a sit hidden from outside but close to a book shelf with romance books and I thought how ironic it was for our situation, close to the chair was a big orchid vase on the floor and a smaller vase with white roses on the table on the pretty golden yellow material on top of the yellowish tablecloth. Mister Anthony definitely liked white and golden colors, there were some painting with moons and stars as well plus white roses pictures on the walls or here and there some images with wolves in the night but most of the wolf images were in the vip rooms we had for special and important guests. I guessed as Gabriel was still anonymous that's why the owner didn't gave him a vip room.
He took his sit and looked playfully at me, it kind of felt weird to have such a strong and powerful being looking at you playfully so I averted my gaze before I could get captured again by his mesmerizing eyes and I handed him a menu.
- Here's the menu with all our dishes and drinks, I hope you find something on your taste. We also have the specialities of the day let me know if you'd like me to tell you more about it.
I said in my polite tone that I usually use with all the clients. He took the menu but kept his gaze on me, then he put the menu down and brought one of his hands under his chin looking at me like I was the most interesting thing in the room or like I was on the menu. He smiled with a flirty vibe and asked.
- Is your phone number on the menu too?
I blushed slightly then I chuckled, was he trying to flirt with me? Then I realized we were now allies yet I did not gave him my phone number in case he needed me and I stopped suddenly but I decided to join his little game.
- I'm afraid my phone number is not on the menu sir but there are other very delicious dishes
I told him playfully, his smile widened even more and he chuckled yet he was not going to stop here.
- Well that's too bad I would have loved to get it
I smile amused, he was quite fun to be around and I started wondering if we were from the same world without this difference barrier between us would I have had the chance to hang out with him? Maybe even be friends? I shaked those thoughts away and took my polite tone again:
- Anything else I could help you with and it is on the menu?
I said putting accent on the "it is" part and he chuckled again. I was about to turn around when I noticed his expression changed drastically like he didn't wanted me to go just yet, I felt him getting sad and I felt this pull to comfort and hug him but I didn't.
- What are the specialities of the day?
He asked me getting back to his warm and playfull expression, he did seemed to try to make this conversation to continue so i smiled softly at him and answered:
- Well today as the specialities of the day we have vegetables stew with pork steak, tomato-butter roast chicken, dumpling soup, blueberry pie and vanilla and strawberry muffins. Would you like to try any of them?
He looked at me really closely as he seemed to pay extra attention at what i just said, I waited his answer as he seemed deep in thoughts trying to choose something then he looked at me again and with his sweet smile he answered me like I was the expert that tried them.
- Which one would you recommend me? Which one you like more?
I stayed for a few moments thinking then I smiled and said:
- Do you really want my opinion?
- Of course I do and I'm definitely going on your hand, whatever you choose I'll gladly try.
He said with a serious and determined expression, I was surprised to hear that but if he wanted my honest opinion then that's what he'll get.
- Well I recommend you the tomato-butter roast chicken, I like it a lot and as dessert I'd say the vanilla and strawberry muffins that's my favorite
I covered my mouth after the last words came out. Why did I told him that? No one cared about my favorite muffins yet he only smiled softly with a satisfied look in his eyes.
- Then that's what I'll try!
He said in a proud tone that made me confused I definitely didn't expected that but why was he proud? Because he found out something that I like?
- Are you sure?
I asked him once again to make sure he is decided before I write them down.
- What do you mean? I already said I'm going on your hand didn't I? Of course I'm sure.
He said the last words in a matter of fact tone. I nodded and wrote them down then I left to give the order to the kitchen.
When I got there though Lucy welcomed me with a huge grin as I looked at here confused. He leaned on the counter that was separating the rooms as I was looking at her confused.
- What?
I asked her confused she threw me a knowing look and said:
- What was that earlier?
- I don't know what you're talking about
I told her really not knowing what she meant.
- Earlier with that guy, you bumped into him and blushed
She said with a mischievous smile.
- Oh that, you saw that?
I said averting my gaze and blushing slightly, Lucy caught me by my arms and made me look at her, she looked so excited.
- Who's the guy? You have a crush on him? Have you two meet before? Wait, hold on hold on now
She stopped suddenly as realization took over her features. I looked at her as she stared straight into my eyes and she whispered to me:
- Is he? Is he the Angel Lord?
I blushed deeply and I nodded my head
- Holy Heavens Rosy you got quite the taste in men!
She said in an excited tone that made me chuckle.
-Do you think he has a twin brother or something like that?
She asked me with sparkling eyes.
- I doubt that Lucy but he sure got fine guards.
I told her with a chuckle and wink, I still couldn't believe that she saw our interaction from earlier but I couldn't be mad on her. She looked at me lost in thoughts then she sighed and smiled widely.
- Well I guess I can have a guard then I'll show him some of my own moves.
She said while punching the air. She was adorable but then someone called her name and she waved me goodbye while vanishing back inside the kitchen as I got back to work, soon I received Gabriel order and I went to serve him. He was reading one of the books from the shelf and he seemed very caught up intl the story.
Gabriel POV
After she left I felt the silence too overwhelming so as I waited for her return I noticed the books on the shelf and I decided to take one and read it. The one I took was called "Fell from Heaven" and was about an angel girl who was the daughter of a warrior angel, they got attacked by demons and she was hurt badly. Her father didn't made it in time to catch her before she fell as he was busy trying to protect his life from the demon that was on top of him so she fell in the Mortals World, got found by a nice couple and ended up meeting a demon guy who fell for her and decided to take care of her. It was quite interesting but at a moment I felt her aura coming closet, I could recognize it anywhere so I turned to look at her.
She brought my roasted chicken and seemed surprised that I felt her but soon she just smiled at me and put the dish on the table in front of me.
- Good appetite!
She told me with a polite smile that seemed genuine and turned to leave when I asked her concerned:
- Have you ate anything today? You could join me if you'd like.
I suggested her as I couldn't eat knowing she didn't had anything today. She turned back to face me and i saw her smile softly.
- Thank you for your concern but don't worry I ate In my break and even if I was hungry I'm still on my shift and I wouldn't be able to join you.
-When was your break?
I couldn't help but ask as I still had the nudging feeling to pull her in my lap and make sure she's eating but she only smiled and answered with a chuckle:
- My break was between 1 pm and 2 pm, is like that everyday so don't worry I already ate.
I made a mental note to come back tomorrow between this hours to convince myself and have lunch with her. She then proceeded to go back to cleaning a table which was now vacant but as I ate I only focused on her and the way she moved around with grace carrying trays with dishes and drinks like a true noble lady.
As I was munching on my chicken I noticed how good the food was here and I decided at that moment that this is going to be my new favorite restaurant in the entire town. I was a good cook don't get me wrong but being so busy lately I didn't really had time to cook and I was glad this place has such delicious dishes. After I finished eating she came back and took away my empty plate with utmost grace, I wanted to hold her in my arms so she wouldn't have to work anymore but I knew I couldn't, she wasn't mine yet and then out of nowhere the thought she might me with another guy nagged me abd I didn't liked the idea so as she was going to leave I decided to ask her even though I didn't felt any other energies around her so she was most probably singer but for the ease of my mind and to get rid of this nagging feeling I asked:
- Is there by any chance a guy in your life? I mean as a romantic interest.
She stopped in her track and looked at me in shock I guess she didn't expected such a bold and serious question from me as we didn't really knew watch other that well yet but I felt like I knew her forever. I was staring into her sparkling eyes waiting patiently for an answer then she smiled amused and answered:
- You're very curious aren't you? What if there is a guy in my life?
She said challenging but playfully. I felt hurt at the thought and she seemed to noticed my sudden change in mood because her expression softened and she smiled sweetly at me.
- Don't worry about it, I'm not taken yet.
Her words lifted my spirit instantly and I felt a surge of energy as the though of having a chance with her filled my mind and a feeling of determination made place. I was going to try my best to win her heart and I was gonna take any given chance to feel her close and win her over. She left after giving me another sweet smile and I followed her with my gaze. She was now talking with a girl in the kitchen with which she seemed very at ease and relaxed so I thought they were probably friends. The girl from the kitchen looked around scaning if anyone looks at them and then she handed a muffin with white and pink cream with a piece of strawberry and small colorful stars on top. Rose's eyes went wide with joy and delight as she hugged the girl telling her something and started munching on it making sure no one was looking. I smiled amused I was happy that she was happy even though I couldn't make out what she was talking about with the other girl. After finishing her muffin she got the tray with I assumed my muffins and came my way. She put the plate with 2 big muffins on it in front of me and a glass of milk, she was smiling at me and she turned to leave when I caught her hand while I said:
- Rose, wait!
I felt the sparks enveloping my very soul as she turned to face me with a shocked expression and a slight blush.
- Is there something wrong sir?
She asked me worried gently pulling her hand away, I didn't wanted to let go but i had to if I didn't wanted to cause her troubles. I took one of the muffins and hand it to her but she stared at ne baffled.
- Please, I want you to have this one
I said in a pleading tone hoping she won't refuse me. Her cheeks warmed up, I noticed that she wanted to take it buy something stopped her.
- I'm sorry but I can't take it
She said with a glint of sadnes that broke my heart.
- Why not?
The question came into a little cracked tone that she surely noticed.
- Is not that I don't want to accept it, I find it very sweet of you but I'm not allowed. My boss won't be happy and he'll think I just stole it from the order.
She said with regret in her eyes. I stared at her for a few moments then I caught her hand once again at which I could notice her cheeks warming up and for a moment I really thought she was feeling the sparks too, I placed the muffin in her hand and i gently let go of her small soft hand. She glanced and stared at it for a moment then back at me as to question is that's really alright so I smiled and nodded my head in confirmation. Her cheeks were now red and she said in almost a shy whisper.
- Thank you
She turned to leave but she only made 2 steps when her boss came to a stop in front of her, he looked at the muffin then at Rose and his expression turned quite cold.
- Are you stealing from our clients Rose?
I could feel Rose stiffened under his gaze and answered with her voice trembling:
- N-no sir i-i didn't! I s-swear h-he gave it to me!
I felt anger rising inside of the at the sight of her being scared by this guy who was only partially human his eyes flashed to yellow very fast then back to normal, i was about to stand up and get her in my arms to protect her when he looked at me and asked with his hands crossed in front of his chest:
- Is that so?
I gave him my most brightest smile and I answered before she could:
- Yes thats correct, I did gave it to her. No need to be so harsh with the poor girl, she's doing a great job.
He looked at me with a rised brow but relief shone in his eyes as he seemed to calm down and nodded his head letting the girl go. After she left he looked at me for a few more moments but my smile didn't faltered, he knew I wasn't human and I knew he knew. He sighed and got back at what he was doing.
I looked into the direction Rose went and I saw her sitting on a chair taking a small break and gazing at the muffin with a slight blush then her eyes rose a little and meet mine. We stared at each other for a few moments as I was losing myself into her blue turquoise eyes when a guy blocked my view as he was leaving, after he left my line of sight she was already looking away and I sighed. I got to eating my muffin and drink the milk and I have to say it was definitely delicious, now I knew why she liked them so much they did tasted amazing and paired with the milk made it even better. After I finished Rose came to take the plate and brought me the note, I made sure to leave her a big tip as I thought she deserved it and she walked away.
Rose POV
My shift finally came to and end and i was so glad. I decided to keep the muffin for later so i could enjoy it once I was home and relaxing in my bed. I still felt his touch on my hand, I was so concerned that I might have done something wrong when he first caught my wrist, I still remember the tiny tingles that surrounded my body and the longing when he let go. For whatever reason I just wanted to be close to him, to be hold and to lose myself into that safe feeling he gave me. I was so scared when Mister Anthony caught me with the muffin that I couldn't help my stuttering I can swear I saw his eyes flashed to yellow for the split of a second I thought I was in huge problems but then I heard Gabriel voice who helped me out of the situation well is not like it wasn't the truth he did gave it to me and I found it a very sweet gesture. I felt his gaze on me the entire time but I tried my best to ignore it until that moments when our eyes meet and I felt captured again I those sparkling Sapphires but fortunately one of the clients broke my line of sight and I was able to come back to my senses.
I changed into my normal clothes and I got out of the lockers chatting with Lucy. We were about to go towards the front door when Gabriel stopped in front of us leaning to my eye level and I remembered the big tip he left for me so I thanked him for that.