Rose POV
After our conversation we got to work and it was already almost lunch when the clients started talking about some interview, I looked at Lucy but she looked at me as confused when Mister Anthony appeared out of nowhere and turned on the TV on a channel where it showed up an interview with the title "The Lord came out of hiding reassuring the people that we are safe". There was indeed a video with Gabriel answering some questions from a reporter woman.
Some of the questions she put felt a little too personal and inappropriate and she even interrupted him at a moment, his expression showed clearly he wasn't happy to be interrupted and managed to shut the woman. We found out he's from a noble family as his father was a king and his mother a queen and I knew instantly that he was referring to the highest being out there and then when she asked about his siblings I could see that he seemed to miss them a lot and I remembered the picture I saved last night. Then she asked him if there was any potential lady there and for whatever reason i felt my heart aching at the thought there might be someone but then his words sank into my heart when he said he doesn't have time for romance and i kinda felt sad? Disappointed? But then did i really wanted him to see me like this? For an unknown reason I felt like I did but i buried that deep down we are from different worlds even if he did get to see me like this It won't work. Angels aren't supposed to mix with humans, last time when this happened there was a huge flood.
After the interview ended I heard some of the women that came to eat there saying how handsome the new Lord is and some of them were daydreaming how great their life will be if they get chosen by him as his partners, other half. That kinda annoyed me for whatever reason and i grasped the chair I was sitting on tightly and i felt something inside me stirring revolted, I didn't understood what it was but it felt strong. I took a deep breath and I recollected myself, I don't have the right to be angry he's not even mine were just allies. The young single womens were definitely going to try and get his attention and he's gonna forget me soon isn't he? Maybe that's best I don't really want to deal with those girls that are going to jump to him at any opportunity.
- Dear God! Hes the Lord?
Mister Anthony exclaimed snapping me from my thoughts, he seemed really worried like he did something wrong.
- What's wrong Mister Anthony?
I asked him confused.
- He came yesterday here and i didn't acknowledged him properly! Im so dead so dead!
He started to panick so I tried to comfort him:
- Mister Anthony I don't think you're in troubles.
- What do you mean!? You meet him why didn't you told me?
He snapped at me and I could swear his eyes turned yellow for a second.
- Mister Anthony how was I supposed to? Plus if he was angry don't you think he would have done something yesterday or present himself to you? Maybe he just wanted to enjoy his last day of anonymity.
I said keeping brave and his expression softened, now thinking about it I think I understand why he came to have a meal here and why he wanted some privacy. Mister Anthony sighed and I checked the clock it was already our break time but I didn't had anything for lunch, damn why did i listened to that angel?
Mister Anthony noticed I didn't reached fir my bag to take of the lunchbox and gave me a puzzled look.
- Rose dear, is everything alright?
- Y-Yes Mister Anthony no need to worry for me
I said stuttering and he noticed I was nervous.
- Then why aren't you eating already? You've been quite busy today you're probably very hungry.
He asked me concerned, Mister Anthony was always a nice man usually treating me and my best friend like his daughters. I was very grateful that I got to meet him when I was looking desperately for a job to survive in this new town, he was kind enough to hire me as a waitress at his restaurant an year ago. When I would come hungry he always made sure to have something prepared for me but I didn't wanted to take advantage of his generosity and once I could afford it I started bringing my own lunch. He was proud to see me so thoughtful but he made sure to tell me we can have anything we want from the kitchen as long as we tell him.
After his question I looked at the ground embarassed, how could I tell him I have no lunch to eat? Lucy also looked at me puzzled then she realized why I was like this.
- She has no lunch today, isn't that right Rosy?
She said with a smug and I averted my gaze to not look her in the eyes. Mister Anthony understood and smiled softly.
- I see, that's alright I'll tell the chefs to prepare something for you Rose dear
He said in his gentle manner patting my head and I look at him grateful until I felt a presence behind me and the next moment I heard him saying:
- That won't be necessary.
I recognized his voice in an instant because it awoke something inside me and I felt it stirring as my heart started to beat faster. Mister Anthony looked shocked and bowed his head.
- My Lord! Pardon me but why won't it be necessary? Also I apologize for not recognizing your Highness the day before.
I didn't needed to turn around to know Gabriel was standing close behind me as Lucy expression made it clear and my gut feeling too.
- That's alright I'm not upset Mister Anthony.
He said gently and I just knew he was smiling. Mister Anthony cleared his throat and continued:
- How may we help you today? Would you like to have a meal in our humble restaurant?
- Yes I loved the food here yesterday and I'm planning to visit more often.
I felt his glance on me as Mister Anthony started approaching him.
- Please this way my lord I'll take you to the vip rooms. Who would you like to serve you my lord?
The vip guests had the right to choose any available waitress to serve them and they will have to keep by his side until the guest leave. It was a well known rule.
Honestly I didn't thought he was actually going to come again as there are many fancier locals and restaurants he could go to. I stole a glance at him, the lord seemed to be thinking deeply but glanced back at me and he smirked.
- Miss Harmony did a great job yesterday I'd like her to be my waitress.
Now I turned and looked at him shocked, I didn't expected this outcome and I was trying to understand what is he doing. Mister Anthony also looked at him surprised then at me and he started saying:
- My Lord but she's in her lunch break...
- I made my choice didnt i?
The Lord said cutting him off and my boss gave me an apologetic look. I smiled softly to assure him it was fine and i understand. He left out a sigh and answered motioning me to follow them:
- As you wish my lord.
I got up, took a menu and waved at Lucy following the 2 men to the vip rooms. I never had the chance to see them as I was never really chosed but some of the other waitresses chosed often said how beautiful the rooms are and some of the guests taking advantage of them in there as the rooms were soundproofed. Mister Anthony always made sure to check on the waitresses in the vips room after an incident last year, a few days after I got hired one of the vip guests raped one of the waitresses there and since that incident he makes sure to check continuously.
I was following close behind keeping my distance and admiring the golden hallway with the tall doors with a howling wolf on a Crescent moon carved on them. I thought Mister Anthony really like those night and wolf themes. Well I liked night themes too because stars and moon are so beautiful and sparkling. Mister Anthony was presenting him the place but i felt the lord glancing back from time to time.
We arrived at a room and Mister Anthony opened it leading the Lord inside and I followed behind them looking around in awe at the pale yellow walls, in the furthest left corner next to the window was a round table with an elegant dark blue sofa made from walnut on the wall covering half of the table and 4 more fancy tall chairs on the other half with some golden details and velvety dark blue backrest and seat with arms with manchette, on the opposite wall was a beautiful fireplace with a TV on it, in front of the fireplace was a big sofa with an elegant table for a snack while watching a movie, a nice big round dark blue rug with a wolf sitting down bathing in the moonlight under the sparkling stars and full moon, it felt so fluffy and warm. On the walls were paintings with wolves, one had a reddish wolf fighting with a grey one under the full moon among the trees of a forest, another one had 2 wolves snuggling together lovingly, a black one with white on the tips of the ear, muzzle, chest and the tip of the tail and paws plus forest green eyes and the other was a brownie colored wolf with amber eyes, another painting was with 2 brown wolves howling at the moon with the eyes closed. Some other pictures with forest at night or the moon reflecting in a lake, the room was indeed very beautiful with the tall arched windows from which you can see outside but they can't see inside and it gave a home like feeling I guess that's why the vip guests like to spend so much time here.
Gabriel took a sit on the further side of the window sofa at the table while Mister Anthony made his way to the other side of the sofa facing him. I just stood in the corner waiting for them to finish what they were discussing about, Mister Anthony told him about the place while Gabriel listened closely glancing at me now and then as I was staying at some distance behind my boss. At a moment my boss turned to face me and said in his warm tone:
- Rose dear why dont you go and bring our lord a drink?
I understood the conversation was about to be private so I took the hint left the menu on the table and went to bring him a drink, I came back soon enough and I stopped im front of the door but weird enough even though the door was close I managed to pick up some of their conversation:
- My Lord forgive my reckless boldness but why are you so interested In miss Rose?
Gabriel POV
I was glad I made it in time to take lunch with her and even more glad I choosed her to be my waitress so she won't have to do so much work today she already looked exhausted and I noticed the place was quite crowded at this hour with people talking about the interview and staring at me as I passed by. I felt so bad that I had to let her follow behind us but she seemed fine with that, she was so sweet and just admiring the place I seemed she was never on this side of the restaurant and I felt happy she can see it and that I was the reason why she got this chance, she looked so adorable looking around in awe as we entered the room but then the owner send her to get me a drink mostly probably because he wanted a private conversation with me so after she left and closed the door behind her he started:
- My Lord forgive my recklessness the day before, im very honored to have you at my humble restaurant.
- It is indeed a great place with great dishes and wonderful stuff members, the pleasure is mine
I told him in dismissal
- Thank you my lord, your presence here is very welcomed
He said genuine and I smiled at him, he seemed a nice but busy guy.
- Well you do indeed have quite the decor
I said with a chuckle, it just so obvious just what creature he was.
- Thank you my lord, this night theme is indeed beautiful and full of mystery
He said proudly but softly as I nodded my head
- Indeed it Is
- My Lord forgive my reckless boldness but why are you so interested In miss Rose?
He asked after a few moments turning more serious.
- Why do you ask?
I tilted my head a little in confusion as to why would he be so interested. He left out a sigh seemingly nervous.
- Rose and Lucyla are like my daughters so of course their well being is my concern.
He said looking straight into my eyes, he seemed honest.
- Hmm I see, do they feel the same about you?
I looked at him waiting to see what his next move was going to be, his expression softened
- I can only hope so. So my lord what does such a strong angelic being wants from a simple human like Rose?
He asked me waiting for an explanation, it seems she didn't told him about her healing powers.
- Is quite simple in fact, she helped me with something and she got my attention.
I stated simply but he didn't seemed convinced.
- Is that so?
- Anthony, Anthony, how well do you know miss Harmony?
I asked him firmly
- Well enough
He said with a sigh.
- Then you should know she's a very brave girl who jumps in the claws of danger to save an innocent
He looked at me with a knowing expression.
- I see my lord but I doubt thats the only reason why you're so interested in her, Rose is a very beautiful girl and she's always been very shy and avoiding males in general but she doesn't seem to avoid you.
His words made me smile confirming once again that she's not afraid of me but my smile didnt go unnoticed by the man in front of me.
- Maybe shes attracted to my energy
I said with a big smile while the man also smiled amused
- Who wouldn't be attracted by the energy of a strong angel like your Highness? But really how do you see Rose my lord?
His tone turned serious once again expecting my answer.
- You're very curious aren't you? Let's say i might see her as someone very dear to me, your kind knows very well how does it feel to have your Destiny tangled with someone else, isn't that right wolf? As someone with alpha blood you should know that very well.
His eyes widened at my words, did he really thought I wont be able to pick up the fact that he was a wolf with alpha blood? His eyes glowed yellow at the mention of mate then his expression became gloomy and I started to understand he didn't succeed to find his destined mate. He was about to turn 30 and yet he still didn't found his other half, I started feeling bad about his bad luck and I softened my expression in understanding. He straightened his back and smiled once again saying in understanding:
- Don't feel bad my lord I did it with my own hand, I got too deep into this subject.
After that we changed the subject, he didn't get very convinced that Rose might be in fact my soulmate, not even I knew for sure if she was and now I wished more then ever to have my brother around he would easily pick up if we are or if we aren't meant to be but I hoped deeply that we are meant.
After a few moments there was a knock at the door and once it opened the small frame of Rose holding a tray appeared and I was glad we changed the subject.
Rose POV
I found it so weird that I was able to hear that conversation of them, I was shocked when Gabriel called Mister Anthony a wolf, for whatever reason I could feel the way that Gabriel words affected him. That was strange, what's going on with me? I never picked up someone feelings like this and he wasn't any wolf! I heard stories about werewolves, humans sharing the body and soul with a furry beast, ruled by the strongest beasts called Alphas. Mister Anthony was a wolf! Not any ordinary wolf but an alpha one?? That explains the weird glowing of his eyes I guess. It took me a few minutes to recollect myself, I've been around a werewolf for an entire year? Well he was nice with me so I guess I can't really be mad at him. Then i recalled what Gabriel said "tangled destinies" what did he meant by that? Maybe I'll ask him later now i needed to put on my mask and get inside and that's what I did, I masked my feelings and expression so i wont be suspicious, even though these rooms are supposed to be soundproof, and I knocked softly after which I opened the door and Gabriel bright smile greeted me. He motioned me to come in and I did with shy steps.
After I arrived close enough I placed the drink in front of him, it was our best champagne, and I retreated behind Mister Anthony waiting for more orders while the lord only looked at me confused for a few moments.They talked for a few more minutes then Mister Anthony got up and was about to leave when I couldn't help the question that kept bugging me so I had to ask:
- Mister Anthony?
He stopped and turned to look at me surprised.
- Yes dear Rose?
He asked with a raised brow.
- These rooms...
I said hesitant
- Yes what about them?
He asked turned completely in my direction while Gabriel watched the exchange silently.
- They are supposed to be soundproof, right?
He chuckled amused and answered patting my head:
- They're not supposed to, they are soundproof. Why do you ask?
- No reason, just wanted to confirm what I heard.
I said smiling nervously, he gave me a confused look but then he probably thought I'm just nervous I'll be alone with the Lord and because it was my first time here as well and he said:
- Don't worry dear Rose I'm sure the lord won't to anything inappropriate, he's a good man.
He patted my head again just like a father or well older brother? Only if he knew my actual reason. Then he turned and left us alone. I stood there on my spot with the tray not really sure if I should turn around and look at the only other person in the room because I didn't wanted my mind to start shoving these silly romantic stuff in my head but then his voice called my name and my body just obeyed unconsciously as I turned around to face him.
- Rose.
Why did I felt this way? His voice was enchanting pulling me like a magnet and my body wasn't cooperating with me. He motioned to me to take a sit, I didn't knew if that was a good idea but his expression was so warm yet firm that I couldn't fight it off so I took a sit on the chair next to the spot Mister Anthony just vacated even though he motioned to the sit next to him, there was a brief glint of hurt but i thought is better if we keep some distance I was still on my shift and I didn't want people to think there's something going on between us even though it was just us present but you never know when Mister Anthony can enter again.
- Is there something wrong dear Rose?
He asked after a few moments of suffocating silence and i answered nervously:
- Why me? There were plenty of other waitresses you could have chosen from...
I was keeping my gaze on my hands rested in my lap but I felt his eyes on me.
- Because I wanted you
He stated in a matter of fact tone, I looked up but he was now taking the menu in his hands, from his expression it was clear the subject is over, he opened the menu and started reading but then he looked at me capturing me with his Sapphire eyes and asked with curiosity:
- Why did you asked him if the rooms are soundproof?
I tried to break free from his intense gaze that seemed to be seeing straight through me, piercing my very soul and I remembered he used that stare last night too when I almost told him what the nightmare was about but now in plain daylight it felt even more stronger and harder to resist. It took every fiber of my being to resist telling him why, i even started debating if I should come clean and tell him but when my mouth was about to betray me I leaned over and covered his eyes. I felt the tingles erupting and surrounding me as I was steading my breath while he froze in place surprised but soon he relaxed and the corner of his lips lifted in a smug smile. He took my hands from his eyes looking at me intrigued but then he became playfull.
- What was that for?
He asked holding my hands firmly so I couldn't pull them away making me stuck In a position half leaning on the table. I felt my cheeks warming up and I averted my gaze. If anyone would enter now it would seem like I was trying to seduce the Lord but I wasn't doing that and i blushed even harder at the thought.
- Listen angel, I don't know what you were trying to do but that won't work on me so you should stop whatever that was
I told him firmly, He chuckled amused by my reaction and pulled me with ease on the chair next to him.
- Is that so? I think it was working pretty well in fact
He told me with a wink and I looked away again.
- You didn't answered my question
He said holding my chin to look at him again, the tingles felt too good and I blushed at his touch but I recomposed myself breaking the spell by moving suddenly, I cleared my throat now that I was free again and I told him the same thing I told my boss as I did debated lying to him but I had the feeling he would know if I did and he won't be happy.
- I was just making sure that's all.
He didn't seemed convinced by my answer, well it was a half truth though so is not actually lying, he analyzed me for a few moments but he let it slide and got back at reading the menu. After a few moments he asked me:
- Which of those dishes you like most? Or is there any you always wanted to try but couldn't?
He smiled playfully and I started thinking I guess it was fine for me to tell him what I like, after all I was living under his roof now and sooner or later he will ask me again.
- Hmm well I'm a big fan of chicken and pork.
He smiled and leaned closer so we could both look into the menu.
- What do you usually like to eat when you go out in town with your friend? And where do you like to eat?
He asked with curiosity, I looked at him quite puzzled he was very interested in what I like to do in my free time but I decided not to look to much into it as he probably just trying to make casual conversation.
- Well usually me and Lucy hang out in a little cafe eating a cake with a tea or juice while chatting but we do like to come and have a meal in here in weekends.
I felt like I could be honest with him I don't know why I felt so at ease but I didn't mind it at the moment. He smiled seemingly satisfied probably feeling my honest and relaxed demeanor.
- That's a really wonderful way to spend time with your friend. What do you usually take when you're ordering here?
His voice was filled with curiosity while his blue eyes sparkled with interest. It felt very unusual to see a guy so interested in what I actually like to eat and how I spend my time, he was really carrying.
- Well we usually take what we can afford, I like the ribs with vegetables they're really tasty or steak with mashed potatoes there's also spicy chicken wings with fries. But I'm mostly a sweets lover.
He looked at me with such a soft and warm expression that I couldn't help but smile back, I was a little excites to tell him what I like and it made me happy to see that he actually listened instead of staring at my body like many guys do.
- Anything you always wanted to try but never could?
He asked and I started reading through the dishes. As I was reading I stopped through a few dished like the shrimp baked potato, pork tenderloin with apples and root vegetables, honey Dijon pork tenderloin, broiled lobster tail with garlic butter, lemony brown butter salmon and rosemary potatoes with garlic asparagus, cranberry and brie stuffed chicken, creamy lemon herb scallops, crab cakes, steamed mussels in white wine, shrimp ceviche, baked stuffed lobster, steak au poivre, pan-seared duck breast, grilled filet mignon with bearnaise sauce, crab oscar steak topping, lobster macaroni and cheese casserole, of course all those were really expensive and I couldn't afford then but he could, well good for him I guess. I didn't said anything but he seemed to have read my mind as he traced the exact dishes I read with his slender fingers. I looked at him confused trying to understand how is this coincidence even possible but he seemed focused on the dishes. He seemed deep in thoughts but then he looked at me and smiled he said he'd like 2 servings of broiled lobster tail and shrimp baked potatoes. I note that down but befire I could leave he said:
- I'd also like some dessert. Would you be so kind to help me pick some?
I smiled and nodded at him as he stopped on the desserts pages. There were some that got my attention like the Lemon Crème Brûlée, Baked Alaska, chocolate ganache cake, choux au craquelin with vanilla, Sicilian ricotta pie, Bavarian cream donuts, Greek yogurt cookies, mango mousse cake, Ferrero roche cake, baklava cheesecake, wine mousse parfait, Strawberry Pavlova Cake, Fraisier Cake, Pecan Upside Down Cake, Floating Islands dessert, apple rose puff pastry, black forest cake, cheesecake-stuffed strawberries, chocolate peanut butter cup ice cream cake, Strawberry Panna Cotta, Creamy Strawberry Semifreddo with Macadamia nut, mini Strawberry pies, Austrian Sacher torte cake, no bake raspberry cheesecake, raspberry ruby chocolate bonbons, raspberry frangipane tart. They were all very fancy and exquisite desserts and honestly I could say I was a little jealous that he could afford them while I can only stare and wish to taste them, I could only afford some of the cookies, muffins and very few cakes, but I shove away those silly thoughts and focused.
He eventually decided to take the Strawberry Panna Cotta and the peanut butter cup ice cream cake. I wrote everything down and left to the kitchen, there was a bell somewhere In the vip room which is gonna ring when they are ready.