The Date

RENEE

“I appreciate the change, ma'am.” As I stepped out of the cab, the driver expressed his gratitude, and I smiled at him.

My heeled feet were on the ground, and I straightened my hair sideways, brushing a speck of invisible dust off my shoulders.

The taxi sped away, leaving me alone, and I began to take in my surroundings, staring at the grandiose restaurant Robert invited me to.

Looking around, I noticed the grand, quiet street, with everything looking like it belonged in some magazine.

The buildings surrounding the restaurant were tall and imposing, and although it was a business area, it appeared to be anything but.

This place was serene and lovely, and all I could think was—this place belonged to the elite.

I'd googled the restaurant before coming here, and the second Robert had sent me the address, I'd been blown away by the review I'd read and the added knowledge that it was a 5-star restaurant and the best of its kind in the city.

As usual, Nicole was astounded and tem