Mated to the Alpha triplets

Chapter 58. A date with Logan II

Olivia

As soon as we got to a hallway filled with maids cleaning, I tried to snatch my hand back, but Logan wouldn't let me. As the maids bowed in greeting to Logan, they all watched, some unable to hide the expressions of shock on their faces. We walked hand in hand along the hallway and the maids began to whisper and gossip to each other. I tried pulling my hand out of his again, all to no avail. Logan gave me a reassuring smile and then I felt marginally better. He led me to his car and he drove out of the palace.

The drive was intensely silent, until Logan began to crack jokes, perhaps to get me to relax. I was a bit tense trying to understand why he was taking me out, but he soon made me forget as we both laughed as he told me some of his embarrassing moments.

The funniest and yet the saddest one was when he stole his mom’s clothes when he was in grade five. He said some of his friends had always made fun of him for not having a mom since his mother had died and to prove them wrong, he wore his mom’s clothes to school the next day to show off. It was hilarious, but my heart broke for that little boy who must have missed his mom a lot.

After a few minutes, he pulled up in front of a beautiful restaurant. I got out of the car and he led me in. The restaurant was well-decorated and furnished. He walked to the receptionist who instantly recognized him.

“Good evening, Prince Logan,” he said as he bowed slightly. The receptionist looked at me and bowed to me. I was startled that he was bowing to me and I awkwardly returned the slight bow. He then led us to our table before returning back to his post. The chef came out to meet us, introduced himself and placed the menu list in front of us waiting for us to make our orders. I looked around and realized we were the only patrons present, and I wondered if it was because Logan was being treated as a special guest. As I opened the menu, the prices were shocking and I instantly closed it because the prices were too expensive. Logan noted this and softly asked if I didn’t like any of the meals that were on the list.

I beckoned to him and he moved his face closer to mine across the table. I covered our faces with the menu list and whispered to him that the prices were too expensive… at least for high school students.

"Do you want to get out of here before we have to wash plates in the kitchen to cover our bill?" I asked, only half-joking.

“I know some places that sell good food and are less expensive,” I added.

He smiled at me and told me that he would be paying for everything and that I shouldn’t worry about the price. He asked me to order anything I wanted, even if I wanted everything on the list.

“But I'm not certain I can order anything. They all sound fancy, what if I can't eat anything?” I asked, my face burning in mortification.

“Don’t worry, Liv. You will enjoy their food,” he said and moved his face away from mine. I sat back as well trying to compose myself.

He told the chef to bring him something that sounded like steak and vegetables, but I couldn't be sure. He also asked for a pinot noir. The chef noted it down and turned to me. I was still trying to get the less expensive food but everything on the list was almost of the same price. Logan saw how reluctant I was and then he told the chef to get me the same thing he had ordered.

"Is that fine by you?" He asked, turning to look at me.

I smiled faintly and then nodded. The chef took that as a yes and went to get us our orders. He came back with the wine a few minutes later and also brought out complimentary bread and sauces for us to munch on while waiting for our meal. I thanked him and then he left.

Logan looked at me as he sipped his wine. I did so too, feeling a bit tense and awkward. Belongs to (N)ôvel/Drama.Org.

Just then, I asked him why the entire restaurant was empty except for us.

“Do they accept just one reservation for a particular time? I guess that's why their food is so expensive,” I said.

“No. They are always busy as they are one of the restaurants with the best head chef in town,” He said.

“Oh… why is it empty?” I asked.

“I rented the whole place out,” he said, smiling over the rim of his wine glass.

“What? Why?” I asked him in surprise.

“Because I want to treat you, Liv, to a nice meal and spend time with just you alone. I don’t like it when everywhere is crowded,” he said.

“Oh I understand not liking crowded places, but still, I can't imagine how expensive it must be,” I said, cringing as I thought how much the date was probably costing him.

“I only paid a few dollars, Liv. It's not really expensive.”

“If you say so, Prince Logan,” I said with a faint smile.

He only smiled at me and just then the chef brought out the steak. Logan motioned for me to try it out and I did.

“The taste is heavenly, Logan.” I slightly moaned in surprise and pleasure as the several flavors burst onto my tongue in just one bite.

“I told you that you will enjoy the food. I'm glad you like it," he said as he started eating as well.

We finished our food and then Logan told me he still had a place to take me to. We returned to the car and he drove to the amusement park. I smiled happily as it had been a while since I had been there. Logan smiled at me and if I was that happy to be at the park.

“It’s been a while since I have been to the park. Mom would always claim that I was no longer a kid whenever I asked her to come with me to the park. Josh also said the same thing whenever I asked him. Who said the amusement park's for kids only?” I said.

“I’m glad you like it. I thought you wouldn't like it, claiming it's too childish or something," he said as he pulled the car over. We both went in and he held onto me tightly as the place was overly crowded. I looked at him and held his hand as we ran through the crowd. We both laughed out happily, ignoring the looks that were being thrown our way and then we stopped at a snack stall.

“It’s best to enjoy the rollercoaster ride with cotton candy,” I told him as I hurriedly paid for the cotton candy before he could reach for his wallet.

He smiled at me and I gave him one of the candies. I dragged him to the rollercoaster ride and luckily we didn’t miss the ride.

We both yelled out happily as we enjoyed the topsy-turvy ride and then we moved to the next one, the Ferris wheel ride. We toured the whole park and finally, when we got tired, we plopped down on a bench at the park, panting but grinning happily.

“I really enjoyed myself today, Liv,” Logan said.

“I should be the one to say that. Thank you for today,” I said, smiling at him.

He smiled back and he looked more handsome with the sweat dotting his forehead. I looked away as I remembered the forehead kiss he gave me. He only laughed and I blushed slightly.

“I think we should be on our way as it’s getting late,” I said, feeling shy.

“Oh, it’s late already. You're right, we should get going,” he said.

We returned to the car and he drove me back home. The ride home was comfortably silent, and I kept staring glances at him. By the smug smile on his face when we reached my home, he knew. He only left after I entered the house. I smiled as I waved goodbye before heading in.

“Good evening Mom, and Dad,” I said, smiling as I approached them in the living room.

“Welcome home, love,” my mom said.

“I guess you had fun at the palace today plus you came home late today which is unusual for you,” my dad said.

I told them what Logan did today and they seemed okay with it, smiling at my exuberance until I mentioned how we had gone to the park which was the best time I had with him.

“Why did you have to go to the pack? There are other places you could have to to have fun on your date,” my mom said, raising her voice a bit.

“Mom, it's been a while since I visited the amusement park and I really enjoyed every moment I spent there. Everything was fine, you don't have to worry.,” I said.

“That’s it, Liv. Everything's not fine. I don’t want you anywhere near the amusement park,” My mom said.

What's going on? I thought bewilderedly as I stared at my mom's scared face.

Scared? Why on earth would she be scared? What's going on?

“Don't I need to know why I needed to stay away from the park if you don’t want me near the place?” I asked her.

“You don’t have to know anything. Just do as I asked you. No more going to the park," she said and stood to walk to her room.

I called after her but she ignored me and then I turned to my dad. "Dad, what's going on? Why is Mom acting so strangely? I only went to the amusement park, nothing else happened. Or is there something I need to know?” I asked him.

“Nothing dear. I will talk to your mom. Don't worry about it. You should go to your room to prepare for tomorrow, you must be exhausted from the day you had," he said as he went to meet Mom.

I thought for a while about why my mom wouldn't want me to go to the amusement park. I brushed off the questions and thoughts about what had happened and went to my room. I thought about the date I just had with Logan, blushing hard, and then I slept off.