The Devil In The Suit - Episode 10

 

Was it Daniel? 

The man whirled around, making her breath hitch. Then her racing heart relaxed. She heaved a sigh of relief but a tinge of disappointment billowed through her instead.

"You look a little disappointed to see me, were you expecting someone else?" Gabriel inquired, searching her sombre eyes. She shook her head, strolling towards him.

"No, no . I'm a little shocked to see you Gabriel. What are you doing here?" she asked, trying to make her voice as welcoming as possible.

"Well, I thought I should pay you a visit. Or is this a wrong time?"

"No, no. It's fine" she smiled.

"Good, I like fine" his eyes glittered as he chuckled.

"But how did you get here? I don't remember letting you in yesterday" 

"Well-" he scratched his dark hair awkwardly "-I wanted to pay you a visit like I said, I didn't actually know your house but I saw your sister at the end of your street. You guys look so much alike, I must add. It wasn't hard figuring you were related. So, I followed her here" he explained. Michelle was her doppelganger in real life. The only difference was that Genevieve was the mature one both in facials and figure.

"Fair enough" she nodded in confirmation.

"Er

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. Well you see, it's still bright outside and I wanted us to. Hmm, you know- take you to a new restaurant down town. So, What do you say?" He peered at her, anxiously waiting for an answer.

Genevieve blinked, was he asking her on a date?

"Yeah, let's go with that" Gabriel laughed nervously, making Genevieve realise that she said it out loud. She blushed, answering "would love to"

She had the right to have fun and she was going to stop acting like a caveman. Gabriel was a nice guy even if she knew him barely a day. She knew he couldn't possibly hurt her. This was her first ever date. She was courted by many guys but didn't believe in the whole 'teenage romance' and always declined the advances, but this time, it was different. She was curious to be in one.

"Wait here, I need to go change" she pointed to the couch then weaved her way to her room.

Genevieve stared at her impeccable reflection in the mirror. She was wearing a summer dress which had a grey stripe design and folded Bardot neckline with rib off shoulder. It clung to her waist and stopped just above her knees which fits her like a second skin, just perfectly well- like it was made just for. She wasn't one who handled brushes, but she did her best, adding just the black eyeliner and mascara, she finished it off with a red lipstick which stood out the most and complemented her caramel skin. Her braids parked in a high ponytail, giving her neck and face quite the view. She frowned at her exposed neck then decided to add her silver interlink circle choker. She got in her silver pumps pairing it with a silver clutch. She laughed, taking silly self pics and exhaled walking to the sitting room, she fiddled with her clutch, feeling nervous suddenly.

 Gabriel stood up "finally you-"

He was cut short by his own abrupt silence. His eyes danced around Genevieve, the dress, her face, her endless legs then her face again. It looked like his eyes were about to bulge out of it's sockets, drinking the beauty standing in front of him.

"Shall we" she offered, breaking the awkward silence.

"Er, yes" he took her hand.

"Mich, I'll be home soon" she yelled as Gabriel led her to his car. 

* *

Gabriel killed the engine. He jogged over to the passenger's side to open the car door for Genevieve. What a gentleman! She smiled, getting out. He offered his palm, she nodded dropping hers in his. With their entwined fingers. They sauntered straight to a big building with the words 'Take a seat' blazoned across it. Genevieve gasped, staring at the five star restaurant. She had been to different exquisite restaurants but this was the top notch.

They halted at the entrance, Gabriel speaking to the hostess while she glanced around, eyes feasting on the top priced restaurant. A concierge came up and directed them to their table which was located at the far end of the room close to huge bay windows.

He pulled out a chair for her, waiting for her to get seated until he resumed his. She smiled in gratitude. A waiter came up, handing them their menus, the young waiter smiled, saying "I'll be back shortly"

Genevieve stared at the menu, eyes dancing in mirth, she was always indecisive when it comes to food.

"So what do you want?" Gabriel turned to Genevieve. 

"Surprise me" 

He chuckled just as the waiter came to take their orders.

"So, while we wait, let's get to know each other better, ask me anything you want to know about me"

"Okay-" she stared at the fine young man. "-what do you do?" She inquired, crossing her legs.

"I'm a surgeon" he replied, staring directly in her eyes to see it widen in amazement.

"It's so nice" then she cringed "-but with the whole blood and needles I could barely last a minute in there" she gagged, not remembering the last time she went to the hospital or took shots.

"Hmm, that's my specialty. Treating and helping people" he chuckled at Genevieve's distaste.

"That explains why you came to my aid yesterday"

"Yeah, maybe more" he laughed, making Genevieve furrow her brow. He coughed, rushing the words "what do you do?"

"Well, I work for Coker Enterprise"

"As what?"

She thought if she should tell him, but what was the harm in that?

"Well, the CEO's Personal Assistant"

"That's nice"

Hell if you ask me. She whispered silently to herself.

The waiter came in afterwords, bringing their food. She smiled ingratitude and Gabriel released a thank you. She waited patiently for Gabriel to resume his before she did. She tore her gaze from the besotted look of her date, long enough to glance around. She suddenly froze, eyes wide as Mercy Johnson's bosoms, mouth falling open in dismay, releasing a soft gasp.

* *

Daniel rolled his eyes at the lame commentaries Jenny, his date was making. She was staring at the menu, giggling all the way.
'Take a seat' was one of the restaurants his company owned but his younger brother. Martins, managed it. Martins needed responsibility before taking over some of the businesses in the words of their father. Daniel looked at the hot Nigerian model, she pouted staring at one of the local dishes, then shook her head. Daniel looked like he would be anywhere but there. His eyes wandered around like he was searching for a specific human. A woman gained his interest, she was even staring. she looked familiar. 

Genevieve! It dawned on him. He blinked twice, thinking he was hallucinating but she didn't erode. He met her eyes, capturing it like it's his own. He lips rose into a lop-sided smile as her eyes widened in shock. It felt like the world suddenly came to a halt, comprising of just the two of them. An unidentified intensiveness surged through his entire body. Her face flawless, the dress would look better it it were on the flood of his room. He thought. He was surprised at how beautiful she turned out to be. Then his gaze fell to an intruder seated beside her, oblivious to the tension. He turned away quickly as a flare of possessiveness flared in him.

Genevieve's hands shook as she finally averted her eyes from his. Suddenly feeling naked under his hard gaze. All giddiness she hoped for the night swallowed by the Big Fish all because of Daniel Coker. What is he doing here? She wondered. Her nonplussed look turned into an icy cold glare when she looked up, seeing him wear a smirk. She scoffed, facing Gabriel who had a worried expression drawn across his face. She felt guilty for letting Daniel get to her.

"Are you alright? We could order something else" 

"Please no" she forced out a weak smile. "It's perfect"

Nothing was going to spoil her night. Gabriel nodded eyeing her skeptically. 

She couldn't help but stare at Daniel, he was still watching her with a look she couldn't decipher. She shivered under her skin, making Gabriel clasp her left palm and she smiled. She risked a glance at Daniel again, he wasn't staring at her anymore. He was kissing his date silly, shoving his face in hers.

"Are you sure you are alright? We could do this some other time" Gabriel said, shifting his gaze to the cloying PDA of the couple adjacent them.

"No, please no. I just need to- I need to cool off" she managed to say, getting up and heading to the restroom even if she didn't exactly know where it was, leaving a puzzled Gabriel behind.

Daniel abruptly released his lips from Jenny making her whine. He thought kissing Jenny would be a distraction but it wasn't. Jenny was shocked at first when he did but she returned it nevertheless. He looked out the window, he couldn't think straight. Seeing Genevieve added to his distress. How her soft lips felt so warm against his, her taste. Damn! She tasted so good. He shouldn't be giddy for his PA, he definitely shouldn't be, but who was the guy with her? He asked himself. Was it the same man from yesterday? He groaned internally. Her love life was none of his business. He should stay out of it. He thought. Yesterday's kiss was only a mistake. No repetition, done, buried, disposed. Trashed.

Genevieve finally got to the ladies' room after few directions from people. She sighed, staring at her pale reflection in the mirror. She turned on the tap, sprinkling cold water on her face then took a handkerchief from her clutch and dabbed her face dry.

Inhale the positive

Exhale the negative. 

She repeated then walked out, moving slowly to her seat but her eyes grew wide as she saw Daniel and her date laughing hysterically.

A/n I'm deeply sorry for the wait guys. Been really busy but I'm back now with the updates. Thanks for your lovely comments.