Chapter X - An Invitation
The next morning, when Rey arrived at her office, by the side of the usual coffee, there was a little flower.
A pretty and simple flower. That flower helped even to melt down the ice of Rey heart, and the doubts of her mind.
She was working for a few hours, when someone knocked in her door and Kylo entered.
"Hey." Said he timid.
"Hey, Kylo. Thanks for the flower, it is so pretty"
"Oh, that's nothing. I just wanted to make you day a little happier…"
"You made." She said with a smile.
"Rey, I was wondering… If you don't have any appointment, if you are free. It's Friday, and you probably already have something else to do."
He paused for a moment, to take the courage to ask.
"Do you want to have dinner with me tonight?"
"Oh!"
"That's fine. I shouldn't have asked…" he was opening the door to leave
"No, Kylo! Wait! "
He stopped, not daring to look at her eyes. He was trying to hide the anger and the disappointment.
"I didn't answer, Kylo."
"So, please, end with my agony." He was serious.
"Yes." She paused for a moment. It was visible the hope coming back to his expression.
"Will you, Rey?"
"Yes, Kylo. Do you pick me up? I meet you somewhere?"
He looked surprised, speechless.
"Well… I thought about cooking dinner at my place. Nothing complicated, but if you prefer going somewhere else…"
"Dinner at your place sounds good. Just give me your address."
Hours late, she was at the door of his apartment. It was located in a fancy looking neighborhood, as she expected.
She almost got late, trying to pick the perfect outfit. It took her a long time to get ready.
He opened the door, happy to see her, as he couldn't believe she was there for real. There was something in his face, maybe tomato sauce.
"Come in, Rey. Please let me help with your coat"
The first impression she had of his apartment was dark colors, modern furniture, a minimalist and masculine place.
"It's a nice place, Kylo."
"Yes, I like it very much. But sometimes I think it's too dark in here"
"I think it's cozy like this. But, Kylo, you are really cooking? A proper meal?"
"Rey, you should consider to trust me. Don't you believe in my abilities?"
"We will see that later, Kylo" she said provoking him.
"Where are my manners? A glass of wine?"
"Thank you."
He brings two glasses from the kitchen, and lead her to the living room.
"What about the dinner, Kylo?
"It's on the oven, we have a few minutes before it's ready"
He was smart. They sat down in his sofa.
"So… How was your day?"
"Good, you gave a flower, you invited me to dinner" a heartbeat smile crossed his face. "But let's be honest, I was waiting someone to fire me at any moment"
"Rey, nobody will fire you. There is no need to worry…"
"Maybe I deserve it."
"Please, don't say that, Rey" he was being serious.
"What about you? How was your day?"
"Amazing. You are here having dinner with me"
They hear a bip from the oven.
"Excuse me, Rey. I have a dinner to finish for you"