They were taken to a table at the back of the restaurant, where no other people were sitting. There were candles everywhere, and the lights were dimmed which made everything more romantic. Jacob pulled out Connie's chair for her to sit on, like a true gentleman. "Here you go boss". "Thankyou, Jacob! This restaurant is beautiful" "only the best for you sweetcheeks"
"Now, What would a fine lady like you want to drink drink?" "Em.. I think have a small glass of red wine please" When Jacob quickly said to the waitress "make that a large one instead, and I'll just have a bottle of beer please" giving the waitress a smile before she walked away. "You know some of us actually have to work tomorrow Jacob, and the last thing I want is a hangover from drinking too much!" Connie said while giving Jacob a look. "It's just one glass, you'll be fine!"
Connie and Jacob got into a deep conversation about work, and Jacobs life, abut soon after, their food arrived. Connie had ordered a vegetable lasagne, with a side of garlic bread. While Jacob kept it simple, ordering steak and chips.
"So boss, you've heard all about me, it's your turn to tell me something about yourself". "There's not really much to tell!" "Come on, I know that's not true! There must be something!" "Not that I can think of!". Jacob looked into connies eyes, "so you're telling me that a gorgeous, intelligent woman like you has had nothing interesting happen to her in her life?!" "Well I worked hard to become a cardiothoracic surgeon, before I became clinical lead at the ED, and work has taken over my life ever since!" "I heard you gave a daughter as well?" Connie stayed quiet for a minute, before replying, "Well, you heard right! I do have a daughter, her names Grace. She is the most beautiful girl in the world.." Connie said while the smile on her face slowly disappeared. "..And I pushed her away" Jacob noticed her eyes filling with tears, and placed his hand on hers, before a tear slowly ran down her face. It was at this point that they really connected, Jacob now knew this was a sensitive subject and that Connie wouldn't have told him if she didn't trust him. He felt for her, he could see the pain this has caused her, and tried to move away from the subject as he didn't want to upset her anymore than he ready had. By the time they had finished their meal, Jacob had managed to use his charm to cheer Connie up and she was back to her self again. They were not stop laughing for the rest of the night!
They thanked the waitress for their lovely meal beside leaving the restaurant, and Jacob phoned the taxi. "Are you cold babe?" "Just a little" Jacob removed his jacket and placed it over Connie's shoulders. "That should make you a bit warmer till the taxi arrives"
10 minutes went by and the taxi arrived, Jacob opened the door and held Connie's hand while she stepped Into the taxi, before going in himself.
"So, boss, are you still angry at me for telling a little white lie about where I was taking you?" "No, not anymore.." Connie said with a smile on her face, while looking at Jacob."..in fact, I had a great night, just what I needed" Connie didn't want to admit this, but it was the truth. "I'm glad you had a great night, I could tell things were getting to you at work and I thought you deserved a little treat! And I'm sorry I upset you, it was never my intention" "It's okay, you weren't to know" Jacob placed his hand on the middle seat, and Connie slowly put her hand on top of his.
The taxi arrived outside Connie's house, Connie handed Jacob his coat back before thanking him again for a wonderful night. Jacob passed Connie her bag and placed a light kiss on her cheek, "we should go out again sometime" which Connie rather liked the idea of! "We should. I'll see you at work tomorrow Jacob, goodnight!" "Goodnight sweetcheeks" Jacob said while smiling at her, before shutting the taxi door and heading home.
Connie stepped in the front door with a massive grin on her face, she had an amazing night with an amazing man, who truly cares about her. She was falling for him, and him for her. Connie didn't know if it was his charm, his good looks, or the fact that he genuinely cared about her, but she knew she hadn't felt this happy in a long long time!