Echo: Chapter 3 (Part 2)
Dwayne: Is she- still around…or-
Layla: Sadly no…that’s why I…cherish things more you know what I mean?
Dwayne: I do, and I’m sure your grandmother would be very proud of you, though I’m sure she forever will be!
Layla: *blushing* Thank you.
The waitress came back with their finest bottle of champagne and then left them once again after leaving the bottle inside the bucket of ice, since they haven’t finished drinking their previous beverage.
Layla: So earlier when I told you about my love for antiques you found that interesting! Why?
Dwayne: Ahh well that is actually because I have and interest in antiques also!
Layla: Now you’re just making fun of me!
Dwayne: Nah I’m dead serious! It was my mother that got me into it actually!
Layla: Really?
Dwayne: *nodding his head* Yeah! She drags me out every Sunday to go shopping for antiques!
Layla: But really and truly you love it so!
Dwayne: I guess the cat’s outta the bag!
Layla: *giggling* I guess so.
Their starters soon arrived where they discussed the presentation and the taste of the shrimps and how the champagne goes down well with them; they continued to chat away until their food was finished and taken away.
Layla: *cleaning her mouth* That was lovely; I could’ve eaten more of them!
Dwayne: *pouring them more champagne* They were delicious! And overhearing their conversation-
Waitress: Thank you; I’m glad you enjoyed your starters! Here’s your menus for the main course! Dwayne and Layla thanked the waitress just before departing from the table.
Dwayne: So do you normally eat this type of cuisine?
Layla: Occasionally. Like antiques I love my food also; I love to cook! What about you?
Dwayne: Sometimes; I love my comfort food though.
Layla: What’s your number one favourite?
Dwayne: Oh gosh, it would have to be Goopy Carbonara!
Layla: Really? Okay…I guess mine would be Firecracker Shrimp!
Dwayne: Ooh_so that’s why you ordered it! So what’s catching your eye right now?
They discussed the meals on the menu until they decided what they were going to order; the waitress soon returned.
Waitress: Are you ready to order?
Layla: I guess so! You can go first this time!
Dwayne: Why thank you! Layla rested her chin on the palm of her hand while she admired Dwayne and got caught when it was her turn to order.
They continued to talk about food and some other stuff while they sipped on their expensive champagne and talked about other things; then when their main meal arrived it was briefly quiet around the table (you know how black people are already when they’re eating lol) until Layla felt that it was too quiet and began a new topic.
Layla: So…you know at least two of my hobbies and I know only one of yours.
Dwayne: So you want me to tell you another one of my hobbies?
Layla: If you don’t mind!
Dwayne: Well we are here to get to know each other!
Layla: Exactly!
Dwayne: Alright! So, I love sports- mainly water sports! I love to go boating when the weathers nice-
Layla: Oh nice; do you have your own boat or-
Dwayne: Yeah I do! Well it’s my father’s boat really, but since his passing I’ve now acquired it!
Layla: Oh I’m sorry for your loss!
Dwayne: It’s okay…I don’t even remember the guy, he died when I was quite young. But never mind that, what was we talking about? Oh right; hobbies! Well it’s not really a hobby but gardening is a nice relaxing thing to do from time to time!
Layla: You continue to amaze me!
Dwayne: And why is that?
Layla: I like gardening too!
Dwayne: It’s seems like we have a lot in common!
Layla: Yeah… *playing with her food* so maybe you can show me your skills sometime!
Dwayne: I would love that…and maybe you could join me for a boat ride!
Layla: That sounds nice!
They continued to talk about their hobbies and such until they had finished eating their main course; a waiter took their dirty dinnerware away and the waitress came back.
Waitress: And how was the main course for you?
Layla: It was lovely thank you!
Dwayne: What she said!
Waitress: I’m glad you enjoyed it; could I get you two anything? Another bottle of Champagne? The dessert menu?
Layla: Ooo dessert!
Dwayne: Would you like some dessert?
Layla: I couldn’t!
Dwayne: Why not? The night is still young!
Layla: Erm…okay!
Dwayne: We can share it’s no problem!
Layla: Is that okay?
Dwayne: Course! I’ll even let you have the last piece!
Layla: Awww!
Waitress: Two dessert menus coming up!
Dwayne: Thank you!
Waitress: No problem!
Layla: I think the gym will be seeing me sooner rather than later!
Dwayne: Why? You look stunning!
Layla: Yes, because I workout regularly!
Dwayne: Nah of course not! I know you will be beautiful in any size!
Layla: *sipping her champagne* Thank you!
The waitress returned with the menus and left them to discuss what dessert they should order to share; this took about 10 minutes to do so and about 15 minutes to receive their dessert.
Soon their chosen dessert arrived which looked delicious; Dwayne let Layla have the first bite.
Layla: Mmm_delicious! And with that note he helped himself to some of the Banana Cream Pie, taking a bit of everything.
Dwayne: This is quite delicious__I’m glad we chose this one!
Layla: I think it was me who chose this…you was going to choose the Baked Angel Food Cake!
Dwayne: O-kay, okay…you did good; you can have all the credit on this one!
Layla: Thank you_but if it makes you feel better I’ll let you take some of the credit!
Dwayne: Really?
Layla: Sure! She answered him; she then slowly and seductively ate some of the cake with cream which caused Dwayne to freeze for a brief moment until the food disappeared into her mouth.
Dwayne: *clears throat* Erm…thank you.
When they came to the end of the dessert, the thought of this date ending caused Dwayne to wonder and ask Layla…
Dwayne: So will I be seeing you again? *he briefly pauses* Please say yes!
Layla: *holding her glass* Well…I did have a lovely time tonight, so…I don’t see why not! She took a sip of her champagne.
Dwayne: Well that is the best news I’ve heard all day!
Layla: Yeah? She replied sounding surprised.
Dwayne: Yup__I like you and I would love to take this journey and see where things will go between us! And with that comment in mind Layla automatically thought about her kids! Should she of told him about them or was she right to wait and see how the date went before telling him? I guess you’re gonna have to wait and find out when Chapter 4 is out!
🔴 END OF CHAPTER 3 🔴
TBC… Chapter 4 Coming Soon
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