The Deal

Chapter 24 - Inappropriate Behavior

Stavros' pov:

Evening came very quickly and found me getting ready to dine with Melina. I was very happy with her decision to try to make our relationship work. I smiled to myself every time I played her words over and over in my head. I still couldn't believe the unexpected turn of events!

I put on my black suit and after doing my hair I left the room. Aggeliki told me earlier that Melina would be ready in a few minutes so I went straight down to wait for her.

I was smoking my cigar in the hall when Melina was about to come down stairs. She looked absolutely stunning! She wore a beautiful red dress with an open neckline and black lace patterns on it. Her hair was elegantly tied in a beautiful bun with small curls falling to the left and right of her face. Her lips were painted red and looked juicy and provocative. I couldn't wait to taste them.

She descended the stairs gracefully. When she got closer, she gave me a big smile that lit up my heart. I helped her into her coat and gave her my elbow. My car was waiting for us at the front door. Since I bought it, I have not used the carriage, although it is very difficult to find petrol here. I think Melina prefers it more too. I'll never forget the first time she walked in. She was so excited! The experience really charmed her! So I decided to take the car whenever she accompanies me.

We got into the car and after ten minutes we arrived at "Metropolis", the most expensive restaurant in the area. It is the only one, apart from the men's club, that is frequented by the upper class society and one can find different kinds of dishes, from traditional to exotic, from simple to extravagant. The chef has traveled the world and learned many cuisines. I usually get the shellfish variety or the beef steak. Both are always cooked deliciously!

The restaurant was decorated in green and gold. A large golden chandelier dominated the space. On the walls were many pictures of famous people such as painters, actors, singers and various other artists. There are also exhibits of designer clothes and paintings by famous painters. Clearly influenced by French restaurants it is a touch of diversity in the area.

As it was a Wednesday and it wasn't that crowded, I had asked to reserve a special corner for us to dine alone without prying eyes. I didn't want anyone to disturb us. The table was laid with a white tablecloth and on it were lit two golden candlesticks with green candles. The lights dimmed giving a touch of romance to the atmosphere. Everything was perfect as I wanted it.

I helped Melina sit down and then sat in the chair across from her. A waiter served us some white wine and waited for our order. He has already brought us a bottle as all the staff knew it was my favorite and I always accompanied my food with it, whatever the food was. I chose the shellfish variety, a choice that made Melina jump for joy. I love that we have the same tastes! This bodes well for our evening!

When our order arrived, we devoured the delicious meals in silence. After a few bites, I asked Melina about her meal. She replied happily that she liked it very much and I poured some more wine into her glass. That's when she warned me not to serve her anymore because she couldn't take it. The wine was astringent leaving a strong mouthfeel and the truth is that it was quite strong for someone not used to drinking. My goal was to get her relaxed enough to enjoy the night, not get her drunk!

Discussing about our childhood, hobbies, likes and dislikes and how was our lives before we two met hours passed pleasantly. I learned aspects of her life and character that I could not even imagine! She is a woman balanced and mature despite her young age but also gave the impression that she has many secrets and hidden aspects of her life. That made her more seductive to my eyes.

During our meal, the orchestra played light music making the atmosphere more relaxing and pleasant. After several minutes of enjoying the music, Melina asked me to dance. Even though I don't really like dancing and I knew we wouldn't be left with just one, I decided to do her a favor.