Tearing Off My Skin [COMPLETED ✅]

| First Date |

Thursday, October 8th, 2026

1:25 am

Narrator's POV

They are at Todd Jurich's Bistro, arriving inside a black 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 4MATIC.

"We're here," Kalisha's driver tells them with his deep voice.

"Thank you" Kalisha replied, giving him a five hundred dollar tip. N is shocked by how much money she gives him.

The personal driver stuffs the money into his black suit and gets out of the car to open the door.

"I didn't know you had five hundred dollars with you and that you paid him that type of money," N said in disbelief.

"When you're a daughter of a rich queen, you have to carry a lot of big bucks with you. Plus I always pay my staff well." She responds.

The personal driver opens her side of the door and she gets out, adjusting her skirt. N follows right behind her. The door is shut; the personal driver gets back in and drives off.

N stares at the car leaving, she notices and wonders why he is looking at it.

"What's wrong?" She asked with concern.

"Nothing. Well... Actually... I find it odd that you have a personal driver. When the first time I met you, you were walking alone in an alleyway." He mentions.

"I only walk alone when I'm hunting for human blood." She replied.

"Was the robber your meal for that night?" He asked.

"No, I already ate another human. That robber messed with me at the wrong time and I had to kill him off." She replied.

"Oh," he said.

"Let's get inside and enjoy our date." She tells him.

She holds his hand and they head inside. He opens the door, letting her go in first—He follows.

When they walk in, he is amazed by the beauty and sophistication of the diner. Wooden interiors walls with the finest of art hanging. Black and gray square themed carpet. Everywhere is lightly dimmed and spotless. The square-shaped tables are organized nicely with white table covers, utensils, and napkins comforting each other, a lit candle placed in the middle, and salt & pepper arranged behind the candle. Black wooden chairs positioned next to the tables. There is a bar with all the fine wine and liquor known to man. Customers can watch the chef work his magic in the kitchen. They're playing piano ballads. There are no other customers inside.

"Welcome to Todd Jurich's Bistro. The best diner in Norfolk, Virginia. How may I be of your assistance this night time?" The owner greets them in a friendly tone and a smile.

"We want a table for two," Kalisha said, holding onto N's arms and smiling at him. He smiles back.

"Right this way," The owner tells them, leading them to their table. He pulls the chair to let Kalisha sit down first and he does the same for N.

"Your waiter will be coming with your menus. I hope you both have a magical experience." He said, walking back to his station.

"So... What do you think?" She asked.

"I have never been to do a diner this fancy. Are you sure this isn't a restaurant?" He asked.

"Technically, it is a restaurant but it's a lot smaller and cheap." She responds.

"Judging by the alcohol and the decorations, this doesn't scream cheap to me." He retorts.

The waiter comes to their table holding the menus.