"How was your day?" Brianne asked her sister as they were meeting for dinner and shopping.
"It was good. I spent it at Roode and Styles Investment Firm. I'm auditing them."
"Anything good?"
"Well employees embezzling."
"Yeah sounds interesting."
"It can be. I have been spending most of my time with Bobby Roode. He's one of the owners."
Brianne looked at her sister. She noticed the slight smile. "And what is he like? And do you like him?"
"He's nice and interesting. And very successful. I like him and once the audit is done, I'm free to date him."
"So, you like him that much."
"I like him. That's all I can really say right now. I guess we will see if he asks me out after the audit." She replied.
"Alright." Brianne smiled. She knew her sister well enough to know she liked this guy a lot.
"So, how are things with you and Chris?"
"They are going good. My divorce from Dolph is finally final. So, Chris and I are dating and enjoying the time."
"I'm glad Dolph finally agreed to things."
"Me too." Brianne replied. Her ex husband had made things so hard during the divorce. She hadn't meant to cheat with Chris but things happen and she and Dolph weren't happy anymore and she was looking for more and she found that in Chris. She didn't regret her decision to leave Dolph and be with Chris. She was finally happy after being unhappy with Dolph for a year or so.
The next day Allie headed to Roode and Style Investment Firm. She wondered if Bobby and AJ had fired the employees or not. She headed to the conference room and found Bobby waiting.
"Good morning." She said to him.
"Good morning." He replied. "AJ and I talked and we fired Cory, Mickie and Charlotte."
"Okay, that's good. I have my final report ready." She said handing him the file with it in it. "I have also submitted one to my firm and one to which government officials need to have a copy."
"Great." He replied. "So, does this mean the audit is done?"
"For my part it is. Now you just have to wait for the sign off and you guys are good." She replied. "But you might want to write some new policies to keep this from happening again."
"That's a good idea." He looked at her. "Do you have some suggestions?"
She laughed. "I do." She took out another file. "This is all I have so you and AJ can decide which works for your company the best."
"Thanks." He smiled. "You really went over the top for us with this audit."
"Well, I always do a good job." She laughed. "But I will admit that I might have done more for you guys than I normally do. But still within the boundaries of my job."
"Well, we really appreciate it."
"You're welcome." She replied. "Now, since I have done my job, I need to head to my office. If you any questions, please call me." She replied.
"I definitely will call you but it might not be work related."
She smiled. "That's okay. I will be waiting." She grabbed her stuff and headed out.
AJ walked in after Allie left. "Audit done?"
"Yep." Bobby said handing him the file with the final report. "And new potential policies to keep it from happening again." He handed him the other file.
"You did all of this?"
"No, Allie did." He replied. "And I think they are good ideas."
"Alright. I will give them a look and then we can decide." Bobby nodded as AJ headed out. He then headed to his office.
Later that day, he picked up his cell phone and dialed Allie's number. "Hello?" She said when she picked up.
"Hey, Allie, it's Bobby."
"Hi." She replied. "I'm a little surprised you called so soon."
"Are you sorry that I did?"
"Of course not." She replied.
"Good because I wanted to see if you wanted to have dinner with me tomorrow night?"
"I would love that." She replied with a smile.
"Great. I will pick you up about seven?"
"Sounds great." She replied. "My address is on the card."
"Alright, I will see you tomorrow." He said before hanging up.
Allie smiled after she hung up. She was glad he called and she couldn't wait for their date. She called her sister and asked her to help her pick out something to wear.
"I think you would look perfect in this dress." Brianne said as they were in Allie's apartment looking through her closet. She held up the pink sleeveless dress. "It's simple yet beautiful."
Allie took the dress from her. "So you think I should go with something simple for this date?"
"Yeah, I do." She looked at her. "It's a first date."
"Alright." Allie replied and slipped on the dress. "So, what do you think?"
"It's perfect." Brianne smiled. "Pair it with those white dress sandals you have and it's perfect."
"Alright." Allie smiled and headed into her closet to get the shoes. Brianne left after that and she started getting ready. She was soon dressed in the simple, sleeveless pink dress and white dress sandals with her dress watch and pink diamond necklace. She had her hair curled and left it down. She looked at herself in the mirror and smiled. She had to admit she did look pretty. She hoped Bobby thought so as well. She heard the doorbell and took a breath before walking to it. She smiled as she opened it.
"Wow, you look amazing." Bobby said when he saw her.
"Thank you." She smiled. She grabbed her purse and locked the door and they headed out. She smiled when they pulled into the parking lot of Cappadora's. "How did you know I loved Italian?"
He smiled. "I might have done some research." She smiled back and waited while he opened the door for her. He took her hand and they headed into the restaurant. They were immediately shown to a private table by the water fountain in the restaurant.
"I always loved this place." She said as they sat there.
"How about some wine?"
"Yeah, I would like that." She replied. He ordered the wine while they looked over the menu.
"Have you decided what you want?" He asked her.
"Yes, I have." She smiled. "I think the mushroom ravoli."
He nodded as the waiter walked up with their bread and wine. "Ready to order?" The waiter asked.
"Yes, the lady will have the mushroom ravoli and I will have the lasagna. And both with the salad." The waiter nodded and walked away. "I hope it's okay I ordered for you."
"It's fine." She smiled. "It's nice to have someone be a gentleman on a date."
He nodded. "So, we know some things about each other. But I don't really know what you like to do."
"Well, I work out most every day and I do yoga. I like to read. I like to hike when I get the chance. I spend most of my time with my dog."
"What type of dog?"
"He's a golden retreiver. And his name is Buttons. Which everyone thinks is hillarious." She laughed.
"I like buttons." He smiled.
"What about you? Tell me some things about you."
"Well, I like to work out too. I'm not into yoga. I do like to read. And I have been hiking a few times. I don't have any pets. I'm a workaholic. I have spent the last few years building up my business."
She nodded. "Are you looking into changing that?"
He looked at her. "I am looking into having more than just business." She smiled as the waiter brought their salad.
They spent the dinner talking and really getting to know each other. They made a date for the following Friday.
"I had a great time tonight." She said as they stood at her door.
"I did too." He replied. "And I can't wait for Friday."
"Me either." She smiled.
"Well, I should probably go. It's late." He said as he leaned in to kiss her. "Good night." He said as he pulled away.
"Good night." She smiled. She watched him walk away and then headed inside her apartment. She had a great time with him and she couldn't wait to spend more time with him.