The dinner started off with Tofu soup, bitter greens with tomatoes the size of peas, rare roast beef slices as thin as paper, noodles in a green sauce, cheese that melts on your tongue served with sweet blue grapes. There was also one of the best wines on the table ' The Domaine de la Romanèe- conti' .

The servers, all young people dressed in white tunics moved wordlessly to and from the table, keeping our glasses full.

" Wow! "

I was impressed with the exceptional food that was being served , I felt like a princess. But my attention was mostly on things like elbows off the table, sit up straight, chew with your mouth shut, take small bites, make pleasant conversation, don't talk with your mouth full, finish your plates, use your napkin-

" Sana " he interrupted my line of thought.

" Hmm? " I responded back.

He pointed his index finger to the corner of his lip and I immediately knew what he meant. There must be some sauce on my lip, but I had no plans of wiping it off. So, I gave him a confused look.

Now he's gonna lean in and wipe it off my lips, time for some romance uh! My inner goddess winked at me. I waited for him to lean in and do something but he spoke again.

" You have a little bit of sauce on your lip , wipe it. " he ordered and went back to eating.

I sighed and grabbed the white napkin that was on the table. I felt like an idiot, I expected something else Akashi!

It was quiet for a while until he spoke again.

" So, are you displaying your works at the Art Gallery next month ? " he raised a brow.

" How do you know? " I questioned. This man seemed to know things about me that I haven't told him. How in the world does he even know that I paint?

" As I said, I have my sources. You didn't answer my question , miss " he smirked.

" Well , yes I'm " I smiled back.

He nodded , and before the silence could take over again , I spoke.

" Have we known each other before? "

" This is the second time you've asked me that question. " he looked into my eyes.

" I know. But something makes me feel like I've always known you. Right from the start. " I responded.

He smiled at me before pressing the napkin gently onto his lips.

" Keep that question on hold " he said.

What the hell? I didn't know what to think. Does this mean he was actually a part of my past? I wish he was. I really do.

Once we both were done with the main course , our plates were cleared in seconds and the dessert arrived.

" What is this? " I smiled , completely amused looking the dish lying before me.

It sure looked like golden scoops of ice cream. With the help of a spoon I moved some of it to the side , while the waiter took his leave.

" Taste it " said Akashi.

" It looks too good. I don't want to eat it and ruin it's shape " I titled my head a little to the side.

He shook his head before taking a spoon full of the same from his cup and shoving it into my mouth. My eyes widened at his sudden actions , but this dessert tasted so good that I was completely lost for words.

I took my time to savour the taste and swallow it. I bit my lip and I knew I wanted more.

" I love this " I giggled while he smiled. I grabbed my spoon and ate some of it from my cup.

This basically had three scoops of the best vanilla ice cream i had ever tasted , probably infused with Madagascar vanilla beans , topped in 23K edible gold leaf, sprinkled with a couple of expensive and rare chocolates? plus there's the candied fruits, gold dragets, chocolate truffles and bowl of caviar--

I gasped as I took in the fourth spoon.

" Akashi! " I exclaimed.

" Yes? "

" Don't tell me this is ' The Golden Opulence ' ..." that's one of the most expensive desserts ever.

" Yes, it is " he nodded.

Marry me man! I never thought I could taste this in my entire life. I don't deserve to be here. I don't deserve him. I feel like an opportunist. I met him one day, he asked me for a dinner on the next maybe because he thought I was a nice girl , and I'm here going along with the flow shamelessly. What am I doing with my life?

Once the cups were empty , table was cleared and we just sat there looking into each others' eyes.

" Thank you " I muttered.

" You're always welcome "

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We were back in his limo , sitting across each other. A part of me was happy that I didn't mess my first date up. It was a great day. I was never comfortable with silences , so I decided to ask him a personal question this time.

" Akashi San " I called out.

" Call me Seijuro " he said.

Wow. Fine. " So, Seijuro... " I started.

" Yes? " he looked into my eyes to let me know that he was listening.

" Have you ever been in a relationship before? " I asked.

His eyes widened for a second , definitely a sign of surprise. He sure wasn't expecting such a question from me.

" What do you wish to hear? " he asked.

" The truth. " I replied.

" Yes, I had a fiancé. " he said with an emotionless face.

He had a fiance? Does that also mean he doesn't have one now? Everybody knows he is still a bachelor. But , for some weird reason , when he said yes , I felt a deep sting in my heart which I knew I shouldn't be feeling.

I had nothing to say, in fact I didn't know how to respond to that answer.

" Did you enjoy the - " he was interrupted with a loudest ear drum rattling sound I had ever heard. One of the glasses of the car had shattered to shreds.

I immediately covered my ear while Akashi pushed me back into the seat making me lie down.

Suddenly there was another noise of two shots, fired in rapid succession. I didn't know how to react, I pressed my palms with more strength over my ears while my eyes looked at the red head who was now moving with a wolf's speed.

He grabbed the back of the driver's collar who was shot dead and yanked him backwards. He hopped into the driver's seat and sped up the car's pace. He took quick turns , which I thought were impossible when you drove a limo. I tried to sit up and process the situation in my head. I panicked even though i knew it would be of no help and would only worsen the situation. Tears were already running down my cheeks due to extreme fear. I didn't want to die, and I didn't want him to die either. We were being followed ,there were three cars behind us and those men were aiming and shooting at this limo at irregular intervals.

" SANA! " he yelled.

My head spun around and I looked at him, fear evident on my face.

" Take my phone " he said and pointed towards his coat that was lying on the other seat.

I reached forward , searched its pockets and finally pulled out his mobile.

" Make a call to the first number in the log , and switch on the speaker phone " he ordered.
He was tensed , but comparitively a million times calmer than I was.

I did as he told, even though my hands were shaking and my fingers were out of control. It wasn't even a second after I pressed the call button , it was answered.

" Hello sir " said the person on the other end of the call.

" HELP ! DO SOMETHING! WE ARE BEI- " my screaming was interrupted by Akashi snatching the phone away from me.

" Reo, pick me up at 10th block. Now! " he ordered sternly.

I covered my mouth with my hands as I didn't want to cry out loud. I didn't want to be in a situation like this. The dead body of the driver was right in front of me and I was beyond terrified.

" Hold on tight " he said and I quickly grabbed the seat that was close by. He took an immediately left and drove down an empty road.

Within seconds , help arrived. The car came to an abrupt stop and Akashi instructed me to get out of it. Once we were out , he grabbed his phone with one hand and my hand with the other and pulled me into another car which I noticed only after a few seconds of being seated.

This car was smaller, but hundred times faster. My eyes were trying to cope with the sudden movements , but I could make out that the vehicle was moving extremely fast, and when I looked back, we were no longer being followed. I buried my face into my hands, this is why you shouldn't try to date rich guys. You'll die.

Somebody was already driving the car , while me and him sat in the back seat.

Akashi scooted closer to me , I quickly threw my arms around his neck and buried my face into his chest. He rubbed my back and moved some of my hair off my face. My heart rate considerably reduced and my breathing soon calmed down.

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[A/N]

Nothing much happened in the previous chap. So I decided to put some action in here.

Hope you guys enjoyed it.

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