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“Oh, you’re not interrupting at all,” Sakura answered, patting the seat next to her for him to sit down.
As he sat, he said, “I was coming to see if you’d like to go to lunch so we can talk, but it appears I’m a little late.”
Sakura tsked. “You’re just in time, brother-in-law.”
“Sakura, please.” Massaging my temples, I released a nervous chuckle. “Thanks, but I already have lunch, Jeremy.”
“Girl, please. I’m sure wherever he wants to take you will be better than these dry-ass Subway sandwiches youinsiston us eating.”
My eyes rolled as Jeremy and I chuckled. “These sandwiches are not dry, and if yours is, it’s because you didn’t get extra mayonnaise like I told you to.”
No matter how many new cuisines I tried, nothing could ever top a BLT in my eyes. When I got it from Subway, I added red onions, mayonnaise, oil and vinegar, and salt and pepper. Perfection.
“As good as those sandwiches look, I’d love to take your sister to Sonny’s Steakhouse and bring you something back,” Jeremy offered, and I groaned. If he got Sakura on his side with a promise of good food, she’d force me to leave.
“Sonny’s truly has the best steaks. Please go, sis, and bring my fav back.” The pout she gave me had me rolling my eyes as I stood.
“Fine. Wrap my sandwich up and don’t let anyone eat it before I get back.”
She sniggled. “Trust me... You don’t have to worry about that.”
I walked over to the coat rack by the door and grabbed my pea coat. I wasn’t expecting Jeremy to help me inside of it, so when he did, his touch surprised me. Looking back at him with a hesitant smile, I mumbled, “Thanks.”
Looking down at my stilettos he asked, “Are you going to be able to walk in those, or do I need to drive?”
With a chuckle, I headed out of the opened door. “I can walk.”
And we did… in silence. Sonny’s was at the end of the block, so it was maybe a two or three-minute walk. We opted for seating at the burgundy bar for quicker service. My eyes scanned the plethora of alcohol bottles lining the brick wall because that was better than looking at Jeremy. He looked and smelled exceptional today. Who am I kidding? He looked and smelled exceptionaleveryday.
The bartender was quick to help us. I ordered Sakura a medium well steak with broccoli and a loaded baked potato with the toppings on the side to go, and for myself, I got a steak house salad with a side of home fries. Jeremy got a medium well steak with creamed spinach and mashed potatoes. It wasn’t until we’d gotten our lemonades that he spoke, forcing me to look over at him.
“Thanks for having lunch with me.”
“Did you ask me here for a reason?”
The left side of his mouth lifted into a smile. His thick, juicy lips were dark brown—evidence of his use of Mary Jane. Cashew-colored skin stretched across a tall, wide frame that reminded me of a football player’s stature. He had a square head, low fade, and stubble for a beard. Aside from his lips, my other favorite part of his face was his round, espresso-brown eyes. There was a small skin-colored scar between them.
“I did actually, but I was hoping we could discuss it after I got you fed.”
Smiling, I took a small sip of my lemonade. “It must be something bad?”
“No, not really. It’s something I’m not sure you’ll agree to.”
“Oh, gotcha. Well, what do we talk about until then? Or nothing at all?”
“You could tell me about yourself.”
My eyes lowered to his hand as he lifted his glass to his mouth. I loved how large and veiny they were. All I could envision was how good they would feel wrapped around my neck… again. My hand ran down my neck absently as I looked straight ahead.
“If you’re not comfortable with that, maybe I could talk to you about something,” he continued.
"Yes, that sounds better."
He gave me a smile before nodding. “Okay. I… was at Gracy’s Lounge with my father Friday and I saw your sister there… with Tim.”
“Oh, yeah, she mentioned him taking her there for their date. How do you know Tim?”
“He and his father are clients at my father’s firm.”
