I continued to stare at her in surprise, ignoring my surroundings. She still seemed a bit taken aback by the push so I placed my hand on her shoulder.
"Are you okay?" I asked. It was weird for me to show actual concern since I rarely did. Velvet took me aback with a reassuring smile and a nod.
"I'm fine," was her answer. "Just surprised to run into you again. What are you doing here?"
I didn't pay attention to her question because I was too busy looking over my shoulder, still worried that that woman was following after me. My mind wasn't stable. A lot of thought ran through and the last thing I wanted was to be out in the open.
"Sebastian?"
I turned my head around sharply. "Yes? Is something wrong? Someone there?"
Velvet raised her hands up and her eyebrows. "Everything's fine. I should be asking you are you okay? You seem really tense."
I shook my head and let out a deep breath. "I'm fine. Just tired." I was tired but I definitely wasn't fine.
"Oh," she said. For a second, I thought she sent me a look of disappointment. This made me frown for some reason. Her response was off as if I said something she didn't like. I suddenly heard my stomach growl and I couldn't help but groan. Velvet laughed which made me lose the frown.
Damn I really wanted that steak.
"Well you sure seem hungry too. Want to grab something to eat?" she asked.
"Uh together?" I questioned, not really certain what kind of situation she wanted to create.
"Of course. I was just about to get something to eat too. C'mon it'll be fun," she answered.
Sadly, I didn't have time to protest because she was already tugging at my hand to lead me away. I sighed, not having a choice and because I really was hungry. I just didn't see why I needed to be accompanied. I was certain she wasn't even planning to go to the diner I wanted to go to so what was the point of us eating together?
The fortunate thing was that we were moving away from the side I didn't trust but who knew what was further out there.
Velvet lead me to an open area where different people moved about. One thing I noticed about the place that there were many pairs that moved about where they all seemed to be in a love bubble in their own. I had no idea why she brought me to a hotspot for couples.
We stepped into a restaurant that I did not recognise from the outside until I had a clear view inside. The restaurant was a fancy one. One where only the posh, elite and happy couples went to. It definitely wasn't on my choice list.
"Why are we here?" I whispered over to her.
She glanced back at me with a grin. "You haven't tried the burgers here? They're absolutely amazing."
"Do they have steak?" I asked. She gave me a quick nod before turning back around.
"Allow me to assist you to a table," a lady at the counter said. She then stood up and walked through the venue. We followed behind, receiving looks from different people. Most of them smiled while the rest whispered something between each other.
"They look like a nice couple," one of them said. I instantly narrowed my eyes and wanted to give whoever said that a dirty look. Staring back at Velvet, she had a bright smile on her face and it was evident that she was enjoying herself.
We sat down at one of the window seats in a quieter area, much to my liking. The first thing I need was scan the menu and searched for their best steak.
I found where the steak was on the menu and ordered the best out of all of them. Of course it costed more than the ones I ate at the diner but it wasn't that bad.
"So..." Velvet began. Oh gosh, the awkward conversation starter. I scratched the back of my head while staring at her.
"What's your last name again?" I suddenly asked.
"Omari," she answered.
"Velvet Omari..." I said aloud. "It sounds nice."
She blinked, not expecting me to say that and then slowly bit her lip. "Um thanks?"
I sighed and palmed my forehead to the table. "I'm not exactly good at conversations just to let you know."
"I don't mind," I heard her say. I lifted my head from the table and stared at her curiously.
"I'm hungry," I said.
She chuckled. "Geez. I didn't take you to be the moaning type."
I gave her a pointed look. "I do not moan."
For some reason, what I said caused her to blush furiously and shift uncomfortably. "I-I didn't mean it like that."
I furrowed my eyebrows and stared at her in confusion, not having a clue what she was talking about. "What do you mean? Why are you blushing?"
She shook her head and placed her palms on her cheeks. "Moving on, moving on."
I could tell that she started to feel awkward but the food came as if on cue and I immediately examined the steak.
It was cooked well but it didn't have the dark highlight on the edges like the other one did which made it stand out. I lightly jabbed my fork into it and watched as oil oozed out. I made a very small pout. My favourite steak also leaked a bit of oil. Nevertheless, I took a bite and also examined how it tasted.
"Mhm...not bad I guess," I commented. Velvet who was staring at me laughed out loud.
"I swear you're the only guy I know who pays such close attention to food," she pointed out.
I scoffed. "I like detail in what I do. Peter on the other hand is the foodie so you should tell him that. Besides, I don't see the problem."
"I never said it was. I just find it interesting that's all," she retorted.
"What? Previous boyfriend wasn't interesting?" I challenged.
She shook her head with a smile. "Yeah, the last guy I dated was a total eyesore because it's obvious I had one."
I couldn't help but smirk at her cheekiness but then I remembered the situation I was in and the smirk disappeared. Restaurant, food, surrounded by couples and sitting right across from each other. This definitely felt like a date.
A freaking date.
I was on a date with a girl I barely knew having dinner at a place that didn't match my style. What was wrong with me? I couldn't even say that I liked her because as I've said before: barely knew her.
Although, she wasn't that bad. She seemed to have a particular interest in me for some reason and I wasn't going to be an ass and leave her be. At least that was what I thought until I glanced over at the window.
And in that moment, all fun and games stopped for me. I removed all attention from Velvet and focused purely on those familiar auburn eyes. The auburn eyes that stared into mine. I almost wanted to slam a fist on the table but that would've startled everyone.
Why does she keep following me and how? Not only did she know who I was but it was clear that she also knew where I was twenty-four seven. That, or she really did follow us like I suspected. She had that smile on her face. The smile and look in her eyes like she did when we were at the diner.
She wanted me to follow her again. In hell would I do that.
Her eyes then left mine and focused on Velvet. It was then that I turned my attention to her and I saw the look of concern that she gave me. I tried to hide my own concern as I thought of an excuse to leave.
It felt as if that woman was threatening me with Velvet and it was partly my fault. If I hadn't have followed her, she wouldn't have been mistake for someone who was close to me because she wasn't. I wasn't doing this because I cared but because too many people in the restaurant have identified Velvet with me so if anything happens to her, I'd be the first one people came knocking to.
"Sorry. I just remembered that I have to help my mum mind her friend's kid. Meeting and those stuff," I lied. It was a terrible one in fact.
"Oh um okay. I'll see you at training then," she said.
I had to keep in a sigh of relief because I couldn't have been more satisfied that she bought the lie. I bid her a goodbye, paid for my meal and made my way out.
I made sure to run quickly in case Velvet decided to follow me. Not that she should anyway but she could've made up and excuse just to be near me. And I just made her sound like a stalker. But she did drag me to have a date that I did not want with her. Okay, I was drifting from the main issue which was a Demolisher who seemed to have an eye out for me. And that was the only reason I agreed to follow her. I wanted answers and she better start talking.
I met her at the same spot where she had been before but had to be careful not to let Velvet spot me. I looked through the window and saw that she was busy eating her food while scrolling through something on her phone.
The Demolisher girl took notice of this and began to taunt me with the "Is that your girlfriend?" questioned.
I turned back around and glared at her. I did not trust her motives so I had to make sure she didn't get near Velvet. "No. She's just someone I met."
She smirked and allowed one claw to grow. "So you wouldn't mind if I had her as an ally?"
I didn't say anything, trying to be careful with my words. "Who are you?" I asked.