Chapter 7: The date
Belle’s POV
At last, the sleek door chimes open and almost immediately, I threw my gaze to the door.
The glass in my hand shook a beat that my jaw dropped slightly. He had the attention of everyone settled on him.
For a moment, the world stopped on its axis. I who always had all my attention on one man, father suddenly felt my heart skipped a beat.
His flawless stroll, his jawline sharp, his face radiants under the florescent lights. He was tall and I looked up and up to meet his hot gaze.
Those brown eyes glistens, his stern look made him dangerously gorgeous. My mind went totally blank as I scruntized him.
He wore a dark suit, his one hand in his pocket and the other hand held a mini briefcase.
His broad shoulders spare up and his sturdy body looks like one which would make women go on their knees begging for a touch.
If I'm not mistaken, I was literally staring at a god who lost his way. Even his fragrance from afar sent an arousal.
He was close now and his eyes were lower at me.
"Miss Belle?" He muttered in a cold yet soothing tone that made me forget how to breath.
He repeated the question again and I cleared my throat while nodding. That sarcastic look on his face proves that he was used to being looked upon like that.
From my observation, he'd be a serious minded man.
"Yes, Mr cole" I replied faking a smile and grabbing the menu just to hide how anxious I was.
He took his sit and grabbed the menu while exhaling softly. My eyes were fixed on him as I just intended to rush everything.
A waitress walked up to us and smiled brightly at him as though she had been waiting for this moment.
"Your order sir"
"Whatever she orders" he muttered dropping the menu casually on the table.
And he looked at me with those eyes, I forgot I even have a lung.
He was appearing sweet and nice at first sight but I know it's just a facade.
I placed my orders while feeling hot in my throat. He is definitely here for my soul.
"So I'd just go straight to the point, I believe you know the reason why we are here" I began trying so hard to brush pass the mixed emotions inside me.
Looks doesn't matter. He crossed his arms on his chest and then furrowed his eyes at me.
"Well miss Belle, I'd prefer we start with a meal before jumping into conclusions" his husky voice resounded in my ears and I want to keep hearing him speak.
"I'm marrying you right?" I countered in a haste and he kissed his teeth. A sided smile escaped his lips.
It felt like an angel just smiled at me and I guess he was startled by my confidence.
"I'm going to marry you Mr Cole, we have to get married" I added restless and sounding desperate.
I need to know if Julius had told him anything about me. At least, he honored the meeting.
Father says he is a difficult man to see and usually his secretary runs such affairs for me.
I expected his secretary though but it's more than surprising that he decided to show up by himself.
He is the only one who can get me to Julius. The waitress appeared with our orders and then seductive gaze a bow to Cole.
"If you need anything sir, I'd be willing to attend to it" she addresses and Cole didn't even look her way as his eyes were heavy on me.
I hated the way I felt so mousey and confused.
I quickly grabbed a table water trying to open it but he snatched it from my hand.
Our finger touched and an electrifying shock flush inside me. He didn't seem to mind and got it opened for me while placing it at my side.
"About that miss Belle"
The way he called my name with that strong British accent makes me want to hear it over and over again.
He took the glass of champagne which he had served himself earlier, swirl it around and took a sip. I don't need him acting all elegant.
"We could set the date in three days" I interjected and he almost choked on his drink as he rose his gaze to meet my strict eyes.
"I love someone else" his lips finally spew with no emotion in his tone and his eyes only got darker staring at me.
"It's okay, I can be the substitute, I just have to be living in your house, nothing much attached" I countered as I kept calm now.
I didn't even consider that he just turned me down with that line. After waiting hours for him, dressed to impress him and loss my composure just for him.
"We can't get married miss Belle, I'm sorry about that" he confesses in his polite manner.
He didn't want to hurt my feelings, I could feel it judging from how he looked at me with concern.
However, my chest burns for no reason or this is just what it means to be heartbroken.
He can't just ditch me because I spent all night drafting various ways to murder Julius.
"We have to get married, aren't I your type?" I asked folding my hands into claws on my thighs.
His eyes were reading me now and I was getting furious.
"I want to stay loyal"
What? He is too handsome to be trusted. I'm sure girls are swooning over him, every seconds they grab a chance even now.
Right now, I was seeming like them as I grew unnaturally still. I shouldn't come in between this romantic relationship.
Whosever she is, she's lucky to have someone who cares this much and I don't want to be a third party.
He suddenly took off his coat and damn, his attractive biceps were revealing in his white sleeve shirt.
His muscles moved in such a way that had me swallowing.
He stood up and paced behind me while suddenly covering me with the coat.
I felt this unwaivering warmth, like he knew I needed to cover up, even if it wasn't up to an hour since we met, my heart was growing soft.
"You should consider your feelings first before impressing someone"
I returned a glare at him but my eyes diluted immediately our eyes locked again.
"I can't go home without a groom, if we can't get married, can you at least make me your brother's bride?"