The restaurant wasn't far from the hotel, so we decided to walk. I grabbed her hand as we walked to the restaurant. We looked like any other tourist couple out enjoying our evening. However I looked on the outside on the inside I felt sick, knowing our lives were about to change. Lisa on the other hand could hardly contain her excitement as we walked.
When I got to the door I stopped and gave her a wet sloppy kiss. "Once we go through these doors, everything changes. This is our last chance, are you sure about this?"
"Yes, are you?" she asked
"I'm not as confident about this as you, but I love you." I kissed her on the forehead and opened the door.
The Matre d warmly greeted us, "hello my name is Charles, do you have reservations?"
Lisa excitedly answered, "We dont, but are meeting some people."
"Yes mam, who are you meeting?"
"Mr Scott White."
I could see his expression change, as he looked Lisa up and down with a lewd smile on his face. I don't think Lisa noticed as she was infatuated with the decor of the restaurant.
"Please follow me." said Charles. The restaurant was very elegant, definitely not something we were accustomed to. We followed Charles through the main dinning area toward the back of the restaurant. Finally to a set of double doors, to what looked to be a private room.
Charles opened the door, revealing exactly that a smaller private area. In the room were 3 other empty tables and ours where Scott, Mark and two other gentlemen were seated.
As we approached the table, Scott stood up to greet us. Scott thanked Charles, while slipping him some cash. I was happy to see that Chris was not at the table, but as I thought 2 other men were. The guy sitting with Mark looked to be a smaller guy maybe 5ft 9 or so and rather skinny. He was the first average guy I'd seen with Scott. I figured him to be the brains of the business, perhaps a lawyer. The man with Scott however was a mountain of a man. He was at least 6ft 5 in my estimation big broad shoulders. He must be the muscle I thought.
Scott said, "we were beginning to think we were being stood up."
Lisa gushed, "there is no place I'd...we'd rather be right dear."
I could think of a couple places, "Yes this is extremely nice." I said
"Just look at that gorgeous view of the cliff and ocean. I researched this place while planning our trip, but after reading the reviews decided against it" Lisa said
"I can't believe you read bad reviews," said scott, "I love this place. I eat here 3 or 4 times a week while in town."
"They weren't bad reviews just about how hard it was to get a reservation."
"Yes reservations can be tough luckily I know the owner, and chef. Chef John is one of the best in the world, if you don't see anything on the menu that appeals to you just ask. I promise whatever it is, it will be the best you've ever had."
I jokingly asked, "is this your private room?"
Scott laughed, "No I had to call in several favors, and make some promises to get this."
I apologized, "sorry we were late. You know how women are when getting ready, trying to make sure everything is perfect."
Scott grabbed Lisa's hand and spun her around. "Definitely worth the wait you look absolutely gorgeous. The dress is perfect, I'm glad you guys took me up on dinner."
Lisa thanked him for the invite, and the compliment. She did look great in that dress, it hugged all the right places. Everything about her was perfect she looked incredible, and happier than I've seen her in years."
"Bryan, Lisa I would like to introduce you to a couple of my associates. This is Rick, he is our attorney and Alexander our head of security.
"Pleasure to meet you all, Scott has told us alot about you," said Alexander, as his eyes ran up and down Lisa's body. I bet he has I thought as my mind started to wander. I was brought out of my stuper as Alexander firmly grabbed my hand. I couldn't help but notice just how big it was. My hand just disappeared into his. He was actually bigger than my original estimation. He stood at least 6ft 8. I guessed him to weigh close to 275 pounds.
I asked, "did you play football in college?
"Yes defensive end at Stanford, tore my knee up for the second time my senior year. I still had interest from a couple of pro teams, but decided it wasn't worth it. Two knee surgeries in five years was enough. Rehabbing from a torn ACL is no joke."
Scott pulled the chair out next to him and Lisa sat down. Alexander then sat down on her other side. I sat across from Lisa between Mark and Rick.
The waiter took our drink orders, Lisa loves fruity type cocktails. She got something the waiter suggested. I had a beer, all the other guys were sipping on red wine. As the evening went on I found myself enjoying the conversation, and cold beer. Everyone was charming they all said the right things, and were very polite. I found out they all worked for Scott and Mark in their tech company.
When they found out I was a mechanic the conversation went to old cars. Turns out Mark was a collector of old muscle cars.
Owning several old mustangs. We were getting along like old friends.
Lisa seemed to be enjoying herself as well. Scott and Alexander were keeping her engaged in conversation about travel. Seems Scott traveled the world, Alexander accompanying him most places as his personal bodyguard.
After a couple of drinks, I noticed Lisa became figidity, squirming around in her chair. I was sure it was related to the fact that Alexander and Scott's free hands were rarely on the table. The more drinks we had the more time there hands spent under the table. It didn't take a rocket scientist to know what was going on. I laughed to myself, as tight as that dress was they weren't getting anywhere.
I excused myself to go to the restroom. While taking a leak I thought these guys aren't so bad. When I returned to the table I walked up behind Lisa to give her a little hug and kiss. Lisa's dress was hiked up to the top of her thigh. So much for that thought. I gave her a quick kiss and sat back down.
"We ordered you another beer." said Scott
