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Owen ran upstairs to grab his laptop, and I opted to wait here.
When he returned, he suggested a place he liked that was only a few blocks away but in the direction of his office.
When we arrived, however, I realized it was way too fancy for the way I was dressed—in a T-shirt dress and Chucks. “This is your idea of a simple lunch?”
“I might be a little jaded,” Owen confessed. “I’m used to wining and dining clients, so I tend to frequent places like this.”
“Well, it’s very nice, but I’m underdressed. I would’ve changed if I knew.”
Owen gave me a once-over, which sent a chill down my spine.
“You look perfect. Plus, I know the manager, so if anyone tries to kick you out, I’ll just call him. Unless you’re really bothered by it? I didn’t mean to make you uncomfortable.”
I looked down at myself. It wasn’t that bad, I guess. “No, it’s fine.” I sighed.
Thankfully, the hostess didn’t appear to care at all how I was dressed. She lit up when she saw Owen and brought us right to a table in the corner, despite the fact that we didn’t have a reservation.
Owen pulled out my chair. It seemed chivalry was alive and well in his world. I couldn’t remember the last time Robert had done something like that for me.
Owen sat across from me. “So, how has your day been, other than the surprise ambush lunch with me?”
“Pretty basic. I got some work done and then needed to walk off some stress. You caught me as I was heading back to the building.”
“So you’re saying I’m thebestpart of your day thus far…” He winked.
“Maybe.” I grinned.
His expression changed. “Seriously, what’s got you stressed?”
I hesitated. “I got a phone call from a friend who pissed me off.”
“Was it Mia?”
I’d nearly forgotten that he’d spoken to my best friend the night he’d found my phone.
“No, it wasn’t.”
Owen cocked a brow. “Was it aguyfriend?”
I swallowed. “Yes.”
“Is this the guy whose T-shirt you offered me the other night?”
I nodded.
“This is the actor you mentioned before…”
I blew some air up into my hair. “Yes.”
“Does healsohappen to be the guy Mia said you’re in love with?”
My eyes widened. “She said that?”I could kill her.
“She did.” Owen smiled guiltily before taking a sip of his water.
“Well, she’s exaggerating. It’s not love. Maybe infatuation that’s gone on way too long.” I narrowed my eyes. “What else did Mia tell you?”
“Enough for me to know that no matter how many drinks you have at lunch, you won’t be going to the bathroom here.” He wriggled his brows.
