17
They arrived at L'Amour Eternel. Angel parked the car and then went over to open the door for Buffy. When they entered Angel, told the matre'd that he made reservations for two under Reilly. He brought them over to their table. A votive candle lit and was placed on the table. The walls of the restaurant were adorned with paintings that represented the culture of the Haitian life. Some showed houses made of hay and some were people selling food in the street.
A waitress came over. From a distance he thought he recognized the young woman. He did. 'What's she'd doing here?'
"Hi. My name's Joanne and I'll be taking your order this evening."
"Jo, what are you doing here? I mean I know, but why?" Angel asked.
"Well duh. I work here. Sometimes when I need money I work for my parents. By the way you both look lovely this evening."
"Thank you," they both said.
"So would you like me to take your order now or shall I came back in ten minutes?" Jo asked.
"Actually, Jo I was wondering if you could suggest something. You know since this is your parent's restaurant," Angel said with a smile.
"Well since you're one of my favorite teachers I'll do it. I suggest you have rice with red beans, chicken wings in sauce and a bowl of salad. I can't think of anything else food wise. As for dessert I have my own cheesecake or chocolate cake. I'm really not helping am I?"
Angel chuckled. He couldn't help it.
"I'll have what you said. As for dessert we'll try your cheesecake. To drink we'll have two waters."
"Okay. I'll be back in about twenty minutes." Jo left the two lovebirds staring at each other.
"So you knew where we'd be going. That's why you had the girls take me out."
"Okay you caught me. I had planned this before we made up. I was going to tell you sorry I was." He then reached out his hand and took a hold of hers.
"You know you shouldn't be sorry. Ryan making a pass wasn't called for. I guess what hurt me the was when..." Buffy couldn't continue talking and started to cry.
"Honey, don't cry. I shouldn't have mentioned it. If you feel like you can't talk about it it's okay." He gently wiped the tears off her face.
"No. It's okay. Well you remember my dream?"
He nodded. She continued. "Before you came in he started kissing me, then his hand traveled up my thigh and then my breast. I realized it wasn't you when he kissed me. I felt violated. No man has touched me that way intimately except for you. He was going to cover my mouth. I told him that you'd believe me. He said you wouldn't. His eyes just scared me. I know I still have my slayer powers, but my first reaction was to call out your name."
Angel just couldn't believe how disgusted he felt about Ryan Johnson. He wanted to rip his throat out. No one should treat a woman like that especially his Buffy.
"I didn't know how much damage and pain he caused on you. That's why I didn't want us to make love last might."
"No. You see that's where you're wrong. I wanted to make love to you because I needed that feeling of love, safety and most of all you being by my side."
Jo arrived with their food. She noticed that Buffy was crying. 'What happened? I thought they made up?'
"Mrs. Reilly, are you okay? I noticed that you were crying. Did he say something to you?" Jo looked over at Angel.
"No, Jo he didn't. Actually he made me feel much better. Thanks for concern."
Before Jo left she said, "When you're ready I'll be back with dessert."
"Jo, could I speak to you for a moment?"
"Sure, but don't you want to eat first."
"Yeah, I do. But this won't take long. I'll be right back Buffy."
While they left Buffy was so hungry that she started eating. She couldn't believe how the food tasted on her tongue. Buffy's taste buds just went into overdrive. The taste of the spices was exquisite. You could savor the spices rolling off your tongue.
"So did you find the song for me, Jo?" Angel asked.
"Sure I did. I was going to play the music after you had your dessert. Here are the words to "That's Love." Unless you want it played after you eat."
He looked at her. "No. No. Thank you very much." He then gave her a hug and kissed on the cheek. This surprised her. She looked down.
