The car ride was silent,Alec looked at him from time to time.
"You haven't eaten right?....have dinner with me" Alec said.
"Oh....okay" Ryan didn't know why he agreed.
He thought Alec was going to take him to a fancy place but he was surprised when Alec stopped by a roadside restaurant.
They both came down from the car and headed inside,it was noisy but it was very neat.
" Ohhh Alec.... you're here early today" The lady incharged called Mama Adams came towards Alec smiling broadly..." You brought a friend." She held Ryan's hand and took him to a seat close to the window away from others...."sit here my dear,I'll go prepare the regular" she said and left.
Ryan was surprised by everything,he looked at Alec.
" I never thought you eat in a place like this " Ryan said truthfully.
"Surprised?" Alec asked.
Ryan nodded "it seems you're a regular customer"
"You're not wrong,I eat here most times when I leave the office late.The food here are really tasty."
"How long have you been eating here?" Ryan asked.
" It's been very long,I think it was when I graduated high school "
"Oh ....that's long"
"Yes,I grew up with her...she used to cook for my family before she decided to open her own restaurant." Alec said while pouring water in a glass for him and Ryan.
"Thank you ....seems you've got good commitment" Ryan said jokingly.
"I can indeed be committed to things I like" he said looking at Ryan deeply.
Ryan nodded then pretended to drink water just to break eye contact.
"So....how did you meet Tay?" Ryan asked.
"I met him when I entered the university, we've been close every since.We do eat together here but apart from him and kelvin,you are the only one I've ever brought here." Alec said.
"I am honored " Ryan said jokingly and they laughed.
Soon after the food was brought and arranged on their table,it smells so nice that Ryan couldn't help but sniff.
"Wow....it smells so good" Ryan said.
"Wait till you taste it" Alec said while dishing out food for Ryan.
"Thank you" Ryan said and collected the plate of food from Alec.
He took a bite and couldn't help but moan out
"Mmmm ...this is so so good" Ryan praised.
"I know right " Alec laughed while looking at him.
"I must say you have very good taste in food"
"Yes I do " Alec replied.
"You really do know how to accept praises..." Ryan said mocking him.
Alec laughed out loud " that's one of my gift,I know I am awesome " he said smirking.
Ryan looked at him..."you...you....I don't even know what to say to you" Ryan said and continued eating.
Alec smiled and looked at Ryan softly.
Mama Adams saw Alec looking at Ryan and smiled softly.
After eating Ryan couldn't help but rub his belly softly.
"I think I over ate "
"Let's go for a walk...let me go see Mama Adams " Alec said standing up.
Ryan got up and went outside to wait for Ryan.
"Mama " Alec called out when he entered the kitchen.
"Did he enjoy the food?" She said while wiping her hands on her apron.
"Yes he did, Thank you" He brought out his wallet to pay.
"I told you that you don't need to pay when you eat here" she said.
"I know..... .but I brought a friend here,it's only right I pay" he said.
"It's fine.... come on,let me see you out." She said while pushing Alec out.
She followed him out of the restaurant to where Ryan was standing.
Ryan quickly bowed and thanked her when he saw her "Thanks for the food,it was really delicious"
"That's good,I'm so happy you enjoyed it.....come again" She said.
"I will" Ryan said.
She looked at Ryan softly then looked at Alec.
"I'm happy you found someone,now I am relieved" she said while patting Alec on his shoulder.
She held Ryan's hand "please take care of him for me,he deserves the world." She said.
Ryan was really confused....but he still nodded.
"I think you are mistaken Mama..." Alec said but was cut off by Mama.
"Come on,go it's getting late." She said while chasing them.
She went back in when she heard a customer calling her.
"I'm so sorry...I think she was mistaken" Alec apologized.
"It's fine " Ryan said while smiling,"let's go for a walk" He continued.
Alec nodded and they both walked for a little while,the walk was a silent one but it wasn't awkward instead they both enjoyed each other's company.
After walking they went back to the restaurant where the car was parked and Alec drove Ryan home.
When they reached the house Alec looked at Ryan,he was reluctant to let Ryan leave.
"We are here....thanks for the ride"Ryan said while removing his seat belt.
Alec suddenly held Ryan's hand and looked at him sadly,when he realized what he had done he immediately let go of Ryan's hand nodded at him.
Ryan looked at him but couldn't pin why Alec looked sad.He opened the door and came down,he looked at Alec for a while then he started walking into the house.
Alec looked at him softly,he didn't want Ryan to go but who was he to tell Ryan to stay.
He brought out his phone and typed a message to Ryan.
Ryan who was just entered the house got a message on his phone,he opened and saw that it was from Alec.
"I really enjoyed your company today,I hope we can do this again....Goodnight 🌙"
Ryan quickly looked out the window and saw that the car was still there,the car stayed there for a while before Alec drove off.
Ryan sat on the sofa without turning on the light.He was confused,what was he feeling??,why does he feel sad?,why is his heart beating so fast??.
He sat there for a while before entering the room and preparing for the night.
After he was done showering,he then thought about Noah,it seems he hasn't been home since yesterday.But strangely he wasn't bothered,he didn't even want to see Noah.
He brought out his phone and decided to text Alec back.
"I'd love that... goodnight."
With that he dropped his phone like he touched something hot,he was blushing deeply.His mind continued replaying what happened in the office,when Alec was touching his neck.He suddenly grew so hot and immediately covered his head with the duvet.It seems he need to wash his mind he thought,then he turned off the light and went to sleep.