Half Broken, Half Gone

Chapter 16 - Expensive

Chapter 16

Laus p.o.v

After a while of driving endlessly, we arrived. I looked out the window to see a cute restaurant that looked very expensive from outside. Daniella had chosen a long red fitting dress, and I wore a black silk dress that hugged my body well. Some days ago I bought golden high-heels and some matching jewelry on my neck. Enzo had one of his shirts with an oversize fit but he still looked flawless.

Our entrance was greeted by a young woman at the front. She immediately recognized Enzo.

- Mr. Colombio, pleasure to see you again.

They shook hands for a moment then she turned to Daniella and hugged her tightly as both laughed happy to see each other. I guess they all knew each other. It made me feel like the black sheep. She let go of Daniella and turned to me. I felt the judgment on her face.

- And you are.....?

I smiled.

- I'm L-

Enzo didn't let me finish, instead he stepped in front of me to cut me off.

- Her name is Sarah, she's an assistant of mine.

Sarah? I guess he was too embarrassed to tell the truth or he just didn't trust her enough, after all, I was a missing person.

- Oh well, nice to meet you Sarah.

We shook hands as well.

- Likewise

As she grabbed the menus, she gestured us to follow her. There weren't many people in the restaurant, perhaps two or three couples. She led us to a closed room. We all sat down. None of us were talking. I grabbed my menu and revised the present options. My eyes widened when I saw the prices. The lowest priced meal was listed at 50$. My attention was then caught by a baffling 500$ premium steak. That explains why this restaurant was so small and had little-to no guests. Both "my friends" were still checking out the menu with appetite when the first question was finally asked since we got here.

- So, "Sarah", what are you going to take?

I laughed at the name she used. I had a little revenge plan I was trying to keep secret, so I replied:

- I'll just take the spaghetti.

Daniela was about to reply but our chat was interrupted by the waiter.

- Are we ready to order?

We all nodded so she took her pad out and looked at Daniela waiting for her choice.

- I'll take the marinated shrimps please.

She nodded and noted her order on her pad then proceeded to lay her eyes on Enzo;

- I'll take the smoked bacon meat with the onion smashed potatoes.

She nodded again and looked at me, I smiled.

- I'll take the premium steak please

Daniela looked down at her hands with a grin on her face. She was holding in her laughter. Enzo looked at me and smiled as well, not the reaction I was hoping for.

- Oh my dear Laus...

He said with a sarcastic tone.

- You're gonna owe me 500 dollars, what am I possibly gonna use you for?

Oh no, I should have stuck to my spaghetti.

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Authors note:

Sorry we took so long to post, we finished are exam week but yesterday (monday) we didn't have time to write much but here is chapter 16, hope you enjoyed!

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