Page 105 of Real Love


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The Four Seasons Restaurant is one of the most romantic restaurants in the city. Sean had reserved a table in the Pool Room, known for romantic dinners and weddings. Kyla knew this wasn’t just dinner between friends, but the start of something much more.

After dinner they sat talking and enjoying coffee, like their normal weekly routine. He ordered the vanilla mousse with hazelnut chocolates and she stole bites.

She put the spoon down and took a sip of coffee. Sean remembered the first time they met for coffee and her offer for him to kiss her. “Why did you pick this restaurant?” she asked.

He looked around at the other couples enjoying their meals, hoping for an answer to her question that wouldn’t reveal what he really wanted to tell her. “I have always wanted to come here, but I didn’t have anyone I thought would appreciate it.”

“What about Francesca?”

“It’s not her style. She would have thought this was too stuffy.” They laughed.

“I think it’s beautiful.”

“Have you ever been here?” he asked.

“My parents brought us here for their twentieth wedding anniversary.”

“Really and here I thought I was exposing you to something new.” He placed his cup down and her eyes were fixed on his lips.

“You are. It’s different when you’re on a date.”

“About that…”

“I understand.”

“I wanted you to know how much I appreciate what you and Winnie did for me and Simon.”

“That’s what friends do.”

“No, they don’t.” She cleared her throat. She was beginning to get a little uncomfortable. “I like spending time with you, but it’s getting harder not to want more.”

She reached across and grabbed his hand. This was the perfect time to tell him about Eric. She looked at him and felt the words forming. “I like spending time with you Sean, but…”

“I know.” He signaled for the server to bring the check. He put his credit card inside the leather envelope and waited for the server to return with the receipt. He signed the receipt and stood up. “Ready?” He pulled her chair out and watched as she stood up. He took her hand and they walked out onto the busy street.

“You forgot to text the driver.”

“Are you ready to go home?”

“No.”

“Let’s walk a little.”

“I see your ankle is doing better.”

“Yes, the doctor said another week and I won’t even have the limp.”

“Good. Where are we going?”

“We’re almost there.” They walked down the street, around the corner and into a dark brick building, and then rode up to the top floor. The elevator opened to a rooftop garden with trees, twinkle lights, candles and oversized chairs. Sean walked up to the desk and gave his name. “Ky,” he called and she walked up. He took her hand and they followed the hostess.

“Your server will be right over.”

She looked around stunned at the beautiful hidden treasure overlooking the city. “Where are we?”

“Shhh. Sit back and relax.” She eased back into her seat close to Sean. A few minutes later, a jazz ensemble walked out and everyone clapped.

“Is that Ryder?”

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