As Cedric was moving toward the table while mesmerized by Nebula's appearance he slowly approached her.
Greetings Ms.nebula. I am Cedric. It's a pleasure to meet you.
Nebula elegantly stands and extends her hand with a smile
Hello, I am nebula. The pleasure is mine.
Cedric walks toward Nebula's seat and helps her sit.
Nebula with a smile says
What a gentleman.
Yes, as you now we are on a date so I have to show my good points.
Yes, that is true.
Cedric walks to his chair and sits down.
So Cedric I assume you are already aware of everything.
Yes, according to the information I was given I know most of the things.
That is good. It leaves the explanations. So, what do you think we should do?
That, I am not sure of either. How about we discuss stuff. As the saying goes two heads better than one.
Nebula giggles and says
Yes, you are correct.
While they were talking Steve comes inside
So, should I take your orders?
Cedric replies
What do you want Nebula?
Nebula gets the menu and sees through it and after a while of thinking she replies
What is the chief's recommendations?
It will be spegatti with wine from the Italian cuisine and chicken wings.
Nebula starts thinking and then says
I will have the spegatti with wine then. What about you Cedric?
I will also have that.
Great choice. Have a good time until the food arrives.
Steve makes a smile which gives chills to Cedric while Nebula gets confused at their small interaction.
As Steve leaves the room he says
I wish you luck
As to give more shivers to Cedric.
After Steve leaves Nebula says.
What a weird person.
Yes, certainly.
Nebula still confused continues
So, how should we start our relationship and how should we make it seem natural?
Well, that is the hard part. Because I have been living in neighborhood for a long time so it will be hard to make people think we have been dateing for a long time. What about you?
Well, I have newly transfered to this hospital so my coworkers don't know much about my personal life.
I see, may I know what you do at hospital?
I am at accident and emergency department.
Hearing that Cedric goes silent and thinks to himself for a little.
Is there something wrong?
Cedric come back to his senses as he hears Nebula talk.
No, just an idea came to my mind.
What is it?
I work at volunteers group of our area. So, I was thinking because volunteer work sometimes can be dangerous, what if I get injured one day and when I am getting treatment you can take care of me. Thus, we can say that is how it all started and we can move from there.
Hearing that Nebula thinks to her self and replies.
For now let's leave that as an idea and let's think about another solution.
Why? I think it's quite plausible.
As a doctor I can't do something like that. Being in relationship with a patient is considered unethical and is prohibited.
I see. Do you have any ideas?
Let me think. Since I newly moved I don't know much about here. So how about I come for help from your group and you help me out?
Cedric after thinking for a few seconds replies.
That is good. It is reasonable as it doesn't cause problems for my job as a volunteer.
Both of them smile and a relaxed atmosphere gets formed between them as they continue chatting.
So, now that the first problem is solved, how should we fall in love then?
Nebula asks with an embarrassed expression as her face turns red.
Cedric replies.
That is easy. Let's say when I first meet you I fell in love with you.
Love at first sight?
Yes, and we can use that as a reason as to why I volunteered to help you as well.
Nebula with excitement replies.
Like hitting two birds with one stone.
Cedric seeing Nebula's excitement is taking a back and with a smile replies.
Yes, hitting two birds with one stone.
Nebula noticing her reaction gets more embarrassed and her face turns more red.
Is this your first mission?
Asks Cedric with a smile
Nebula with a quiet and shy voice replies.
Yes, it is.
I see.
Ah, but don't worry I am a professional at my job and will be sure to not make any mistakes.
I get it.
Nebula more flustered starts rumbling.
I know I overreacted but I am sure to do my job right. I will not mess things up and be upright with my job. It is just that I got a little excited because your solutions were too much romantic and novel like that I overreacted it is not anything else.
Cedric with a smile and relaxed tone replies.
I know you are a professional. Otherwise they wouldn't have given you such a mission.
Nebula seeing Cedric's reaction shrinks from embarrassments and with a low tone replies.
Thank you.
Cedric as a way to change the topic asks:
Isn't it odd how the food hasn't arrived yet?
Nebula gets back to his senses and replies.
Yes it is. We talked this much and the food hasn't arrived yet.
At that moment as to shock them Steve opens the door and comes in with the food. Like a magician trying to impress the audience with his sudden appearance. But, unlike Steve's thought Cedric and Nebula were more shocked than impressed by how he appeared when they mentioned him
Steve ignored their expressions and said:
Here is you order sir and lady.
Cedric with a composed tone replies.
Much appreciated.
While under his lips saying, What are you trying to do?
Steve reading her lips makes a smirk and puts the food on the table, pours drinks and starts moving outside.
Enjoy your dinner then.
After that Nebula and Cedric start eating while eating Cedric says:
So will you come to the camp tomorrow?
I guess not.
Why?
Because it will seem odd. Tomorrow I am not free and if I take a leave just to look around the block is not a right thing to do. So I will be visiting at Sunday when it's holiday.
That sound like a good idea.
Then they continue eating and while eating talk about the time of their meeting. And then talk about normal stuff and when Cedric starts talking about his habits Nebula interrupts.
This may be rude of me to interrupt. But, how about we start knowing about each other more when we are dating. Because that way it will seem more realistic.
Ah, I didn't notice that. That sounds like a good idea.
After a while they both finish eating then start moving out.
Goodbye then. See you at Sunday.
Yes, goodbye Cedric.