I was at work when I was informed that one of the customers requested to see me. I told Amoya to tell the person to come. I was surprised to see that it was Leon. I had told him where I worked and stuff and he did said he would check it out one day, but I didn't expected him today still. Normally he would be at work at this time, he is a middle school guidance counsellor.

"I'm glad you finally get to see where I work" I smiled at Leon.

"Yeah, I figure it was time I pay a visit here. Plus I've never been here before so I figured I should come sample the food here" Leon chuckled. "I also wanted to see you as well though so I'm glad you're here"

"Oh really?" I asked.

"Yeah I wanted to ask you something" he said nervously.

"Okay. You did? What was it?" I asked him.

"Well I wanted to ask if you would like to accompany me out sometime to a dinner thingy" Leon replied.

"I don't really understand what you mean" I said confused.

"Well that was kinda my awkward way of asking you out" Leon said to me. "I was wondering if you would like to get diner with me"

"Leon I..." I started but was cut off.

"We can go as just friends, I mean I know you're not ready to start dating again but I just thought I'd be nice" Leon rambled. "My mom would keep Emily if you agree to it or if you're not up for it I understand I don't want you to feel uncomfortable or like I'm being too..."

"I'll go to dinner with you" I smiled at him.

"I mean I don't want you to... Wait, what? You said yes?" Leon asked.

"Yeah, I did" I chuckle. " I'd love to go to dinner with you Leon"

"Oh" Leon sighed with relief. "How about tonight... Or maybe not if its too soon or you already have plans, tomorrow or Saturday evening..."

"Tonight is okay" I said to him.

"Seriously?" Leon asked in surprise.

"Yep seriously" I nodded.

"Why are you agreeing to everything?" Leon asked.

"Okay,now I'm confused. I really am Leon" I said to him. "I thought you wanted me to agree, I can cancel if you want"

"No no, don't do that" Leon quickly replied. "I didn't mean it like that I just thought you were going to tell me no"

"Well you can't be certain what my answer will be at any point" I said to him.

"So do I uhm pick you up?" Leon asked. "I don't have your address"

"Don't worry about that" I said taking out a pen and took his hand writing it on his palm. "Try to memorized that in case it gets wiped off"

"How about six?" He asked. "Are is that too early?"

"Six is fine" I smiled.

"Oh great then" Leon replied. "I'll call you though when I'm near or reach"

"Yeah you do that" I replied.

"I guess I should go then" Leon smile at me. "Let you get back to work"

"Alright then I'll see you later" I said to him. *** "Hey you look nice?" Kathleen said to me as I went downstairs. She had just came from work.

"You think? Thank you" I smiled doing a little pose.

"So why do you look that nice? Are you going out?" Kathleen asked.

"Well I happen to have a date" I smiled.

"A date?" Mom asked coming in as well.

"Yeah" I nodded.

"That's great" Kathleen smiled.

"Yeah honey. Anyone we know?" Mom asked.

"I don't think so" I replied. "He's a friend a met a while back, his name is Leon"

"Oh Leon, is he a decent guy?" Mom asked.

"Well so far I guess he is" I replied. "He's a middle school guidance counselor and he has a five year old daughter Emily, she's adorable and he also seems like an awesome father".

"You like him" Kathleen smiled.

"What? No I don't" I quickly replied. "Well I like him as a friend just that"

"But you're going on a date with him" she said.

"What's wrong with going out with a friend?" I asked. "I go out with you too so nothing is wrong with that"

"Yeah but you guys don't go out on a date" Mom chuckled. "Are do you"

"No Kath we don't" Kathleen laughed.

"Whatever guys" I brush them off. "Leon asked me, we're both single and he's been a good friend so far so I figured what the hell"

"Well sweetie I think its a good thing you know, going out and all living normally" mom said. "You should have fun"

"You definitely" Kathleen agreed.

"I'll try to, I don't even sure I know what fun is anymore" I replied.

"I could give you a few ideas" Kathleen smirked.

"No thank you" I said to her.

"Okay then" Kathleen chuckle.

Just then my phone started ringing. I took it out and realized that it was Leon calling.

"Speak of the devil" I said before answering the call. "Hey Leon"

"Hi Lexi I'm outside your gate I guess" Leon said to me.

"You guess?" I chuckled.

"Yeah" Leon chuckled. "I'm at the address you gave me"

"I'll be right out okay" I said to him.

"Alright" Leon replied before hanging up.

"Well I guess I gotta go now Leon's here" I said.

"Alright sweetie have fun"mom said to me.

"I'll see you later" Kathleen said to me. "Good luck"

"Bye" I smiled at them before going out.

Leon and I drove for almost half an hour before we came to a stop at the Italian restaurant that he had decided to take me to. The host took us to our table where shortly after the waiter came to us asking for our drinks orders. After we had ordered the champagne couple minutes after he cane back and we place our orders.

We sat there eating and talking as we get to know each other more and talked about the past. Leon told me about his high school and university days and have me laughing for most of the times. I was indeed having a good time. Well that was until I saw one of Giovanni's men came in. I was instantly put in a bad mood just seeing anyone who is associated with him.

"Oh no" I groaned slightly.

"What? What's wrong?" Leon asked.

"Its nothing really. I just thought I saw someone I know" I said to him. "Don't worry about it"

"An old boyfriend?" Leon asked.

"No, its just an associate" I replied.

We continued eating and talking as I tried ignoring the fact that one of Giovanni's associates was here. A few minutes later I saw another one of Giovanni's goon walked in. Was this a coincidence or what?

"You've got to be kidding me" I whispered.

"More old associates?" Leon asked.

"I'm starting to wonder about this place" I said to him. "You came here before?"

"Yeah this is my second time here. I thought this was a nice restaurant" Leon replied. "Why?"

"Do you happened to know the owner?" I asked casually.

"No but I think its some Italian business guy" Leon replied.

"Oh" I nodded. "I'm curious though"

"Well we could just ask" Leon suggested.

"Good idea" I said.

I signal a passing waiter.

"How can I help you miss? Can I get you guys something?" He asked.

"No we're fine" I smiled at him. "Just have a question".

"The owner of this fine restaurant, would you happen to know his name?" Leon asked him.

"Well the manager is Mrs.Marva Stellini but the owner is Mr. Giovanni Cavelli" he replied.

"Oh" I said. "Thank you"

"No problem" he replied before walking off.

"Is everything okay Lexi?" Leon asked noticing my grim expression.

"You know what I suddenly don't feel so good" I said to him.

"Do you wanna leave?" Leon asked.

"Yeah, I think that would be best right now" I nodded.