Author's Note: What unspoken questions do you have when you are talking with the one you like?

All I can say is it was enchanting to meet you…

Your eyes whispered, "Have we met?"…

The playful conversation starts…

Counter all your quick remarks…

(Enchanted)

Chapter 5: Small Talks and Little Experiments

"How will you forget the face that is haunting you even in your dreams?

As I walk to the coffee shop to fetch the green eyed woman, I cannot stop myself from staring at her in the window of the shop. She was sitting near the window and was facing the street but she is looking at her sideways like a model posing for the camera. I don't know what is she is looking at but I wish she will look at me. And like an answered prayer, she moved her head towards me. I smiled widely to her and I think I saw a faint pink color in her cheeks but I cannot be sure cause of the glass between me and her.

Fuck! She is so beautiful beyond comparison. How can she be so pretty even in simple black dress? Help me! Her exposed shoulders are so delectable! And oh my! She will be the death of me! Her dress surely showed too much legs!

I look at my reflection in the door before entering the establishment and I shook my head hard. I think I need to change. I opted to wear a long sleeve with stars over a black overcoat and black slacks. We agreed to wear something between a formal and a casual wear because we don't really have a plan where we want to go. I want to suggest where should we go but she told me it is more fun if we just walk into a restaurant without even knowing why would we want to eat there. I wanted to protest because I want everything to be organized but she won't let me so I agreed upon it. I also want to try something spontaneous once in my life. I breathed hard again before entering the shop. I think the change of clothes is a bit out of the choices already. I walked to her table and she almost took my breath away when I get near her. If she looks beautiful from a far, she looks a goddess who graces the earth with her presence.

I know I'm becoming a poet in here but I can't help it. The words are just flowing out of my mind.

I just hope I don't voice out all of the things in my mind. She might think I'm crazy and creepy.

Well you are absolutely and positively crazy about her.

"H..he…he..uhmmm…Hey" I said nervously.

Did she just took a deep breath? Nope I think she is just breathing normally.

"Hmmm…Hey yourself." she replied then offered her hand and just like last time I can't stop myself from kissing the back of her hand.

Definitely she blushed from what I have done. Real smooth, Vause. (pats my imaginary back)

"Do you always greet someone like this?" she asked.

"What do you mean?" I looked at her puzzled.

"Kissing the back of their hand when they offered their hand to you." she answered shyly.

"Not really. Just those people whom I deem to be beautiful." I answered before thinking what I have said. I could see her face turning red from what I have said.

"Another score for, Vause!"

"I think we need to go now if we want to avoid the traffic. By the way I didn't bring my car." she said then started to walk towards the door.

"So how did you get in here?" I asked.

"My friend dropped me in here." she answered.

"I have a car waiting outside then." I said. "Let me." I offered to open the door for her.

"So chivalrous. Thank you." she said. I only smiled at her as answer. The driver of the car I rented opened the car for us. I told the driver to bring us somewhere we can talk in private and beautiful. The driver nodded her head and closed the door of the car. A chilled champagne was already sitting in the corner of the car.

"Want some?" I asked.

"Isn't it too early for that?" she asked.

"Just to enhance our appetite." I said then I poured champagne in two glasses. I offered her the other glass before sitting. I couldn't resist myself from looking at her while she drinks her champagne.

"Oh my goodness! Is it legal to drink sexily a champagne?"

Before downing the whole content of her glass, she look at me and swallowed the content slowly. A low groan escaped from my throat making my face all red. One of her eyebrow went up but said nothing. I reached for the bottle and drank some more champagne. The drive going to the restaurant was quiet but it was not an awkward one. By the time the car fully stopped inside a building, I almost drank the half of the champagne. The driver opened the door for us and I helped the woman beside me out.

"So where did you bring us?" I asked the driver.

"We are in the Litchfield building. At the 8th floor there is a restaurant name Red's, I made a reservation for you in the name of your hotel, madam." the driver said. I nodded my head, impressed on how she worked.

"Very well. Thank you. What is your name?" I asked.

"Gina, madam." she replied politely. I opened my wallet and get some dollars from it.

"I'm impressed on how you work, Gina. Here are some cash and have your dinner." I said then offered her the money.

"Oh no, madam. I cannot take it. You already paid the company I'm working on besides it is my duty to assist you in here." she said then shook her head.

"Just take it, Gina, I think you will wait for us a bit longer than necessary." the green eyed woman said then she smiled. Gina smiled and get the money in my hand.

"Thank you, madam. Just call me when you need anything or you want me to drive you somewhere. I will just wait here." Gina said. I nodded and offered my right arm to the green eyed woman. She shook her head but put her hand in my right arm. We rode the elevator and arrived at the 8th floor without delay. I told the concierge in front the name of my hotel. Our table is situated near the window overlooking the busy street down and buildings. I could see the delightful reaction of the green eyed woman.

Good job, Gina! I think I need to add more dollars in her pocket and some good words about her to her boss.

"Wow! I never know there is a place like this in town." she said cheerfully.

"I think we should thank Gina again for bringing us in here." I said. I pull one chair for her and I sit properly across her. The waiter gave us the menu after a few seconds. I ordered their best wine for our drinks. After pouring some in our glasses the waiter went away to give us some space and time before we order.

"Tell me something about yourself that I'm allowed to know." I said eagerly. I don't know why I'm feeling this but I want to know everything about this woman. I don't know why I'm so intrigue with her but I would love to know more about her.

"Are you attracted to her, Vause?"

I reached for the wine glass in front of me and waited for the answer of the green eyed woman.


"What should I tell her?"

I looked at her and see the spark of eagerness in there. It softens my heart to know that she wanted to know everything about me and I almost gave my name but I wanted to know if I will know her name without even asking. I nervously tucked my hair in the back of my ear and breathe deeply.

"Well as you know, I like books, well love them better than bags. I actually lived around here but a bit far. I'm a heavy eater especially if you offer me burgers. I like to watch movies in my apartment." I stated. "How about you?" I asked.

"I like books too but as you know because of my work I can't read for pleasure. I live in New York for quite some time. I mostly eat vegetables and fish. I love to drink some fruit juices. I like to watch movies also in my house." she answered. "Where did you graduate?" she asked.

"Fishing aren't we?" I smirked knowingly.

"Just hoping that you will spill some beans." she said grinning. "I think we should order now before we grilled each other more." she added. She raised her hand and the waiter came immediately. We ordered the best food the restaurant can offer. After a few minutes our order came and we savored the food in our mouth.

"Hmm…this is good." I said then closed my eyes to savor more the taste of the food when I opened them to look at my company, I was surprised to see such intensity to them. I swallowed my food hard and grabbed the water beside me to quench the thirst I'm feeling.

"How was your food?" I asked after an awkward silence.

"It's…its…its…good I think." she said then drink some more wine. "Do you want to taste it?" she asked almost whispering.

"Sure." I opened my mouth to wait for the taste she is offering. She looked at me puzzle but when I gesture the food and my mouth, she shakily grabbed her fork and speared some food then raised it to my mouth.

"Hmmm…its delicious! I'm not really fond of some veggies but this one is so good." I said. She nodded her head silently. I don't know what is happening but she sure is acting cute. We finish our food silently.

"Is she teasing me? What the hell is she doing? And I didn't know someone can eat so heartily but sexily at the same time. Is there anything this woman don't do sexily?"

The moment she asked to taste my food, I thought she will be getting it from my plate but I was so wrong. I haven't met anyone asking a taste of my food and feeding it to them. When she closed her eyes savoring the taste of my food, I thought I will devour her right there and then.

"Are you alright?" she asked when I grabbed my wine glass once more. I groaned inwardly when she touched my hand from the table.

"Fucking damn! Don't you dare touch me right now. I might lose it."

"I'm fine. I just love the wine in here. It is soothing my nerves." I drank it again. "Can I ask something personal but if you don't want to answer it's fine." I asked.

"Sure." She answered hesitantly.

"Are you seeing someone right now? I mean are you involved with someone romantically?" I asked nervously.

She blushed from my question. She fidgeted her hands and drank from the wine glass. I was ready to say anything but I see her mouth opening.

"Yes and I hope so. How about you?" she said then looked away.

"What does she…" Realization hit me like a bullet train going fast to its direction. A grin grace my face by her answer. "Isn't she adorable?"

"Yes and hoping also." I answered honestly. I don't know why I'm saying those things but I felt different when I'm with her. If Nicky will see me right now, she will definitely asked who am I and what I did to her best friend. I'm not really on showing my emotions or be honest all the time but with her, I could talk and never care if she could use it against me. I could see her cheeks becoming redder by the minute.

"I just hope that she will asked me again for a second date" she said.

"Oh. I think she will." I answered sincerely. I could tell that she love the idea because she gave me one of her sweetest smile ever.

"Hello? Piper?" Morello asked from the other line. I yawned noisily then stretch some more.

"Hey. What's up?" I yawned again. I hope Morello will keep it short because I want to sleep some more.

"I will keep it short as I see that you are very sleepy again. Did you sleep late yesterday from all the writing of your new novel?" she asked with concern. Automatically I remembered all the things happened to me last night with the green eyed woman. We had so much fun even though she tried to pry my name out of my lips still I hold my guard on it. After our dinner in the restaurant we went to their balcony and continue talking some more. She is very sensible to talk too and I could listen to her voice all night long.

"Piper? Piper? Are you still there?" Morello asked loudly.

"Yup. Just spacing out." I answered slowly.

"I just hope you are imagining to finish the novel before you move to New York. So Ms. Nicky requested to meet you before the filming started and also for you to get acquainted cause you will be housemates for the next month." Morello said swiftly.

"Sure. When and where will I meet her?" I asked seriously. I think it is a good move for the both of us. If I will be staying in Ms. Nicky's house then I better be acquainted with her. I could actually pay for my stay in there or Ms. Dasha will pay for it but Ms. Nicky insisted to offer her house for a comfortable abode for me.

"We will meet them in the nearest restaurant in their hotel. A car will be fetching you on Wednesday next week. It will be around lunch." Morello said.

"Them?" I asked.

"Yeah. Ms. Nicky and Ms. Vause, another stock holder in the Polanco Production, will be meeting you. They wanted to know more about the novel." Morello said. I felt a sudden twist in my heart when I heard the Vause name.

"What is Ms. Vause full name?" I asked curiously. "Why do I have a feeling I know her?"

"Alex. Alex Vause. Wear something semi-formal. Good bye, Piper. " she answered.

"Okay. Bye." I answered then ended the call.

"Alex Vause"


"Vause! Vause!" Nicky shouted then knocked at my door. I buried my face in my pillow but Nicky is persisted to come inside my room. I groaned some more then walked to the door and opened it. Nicky walked in and sit in the sofa beside my bed. I lay in my bed and wait for her to talk. She looked at me sheepishly then laughed.

"What?!" I asked irritated.

"You overslept. It's a rare thing. So where is the girl who keep you all night?" she asked then looked at the bathroom door. I groaned angrily in my pillow.

"There is no woman in here. I just had dinner with someone last night." I answered.

"So how was the date last night? Is she hot? Is she beautiful?" Nicky asked. I didn't answer her because my mind was drifting from last night's event and how beautiful my companion is.

"Is she a screamer?" Nicky asked again.

"Hell, No! You are one gross woman." I said abruptly.

"What is so gross about it?" Nicky said laughing.

"Well why are you here, Nicky?" I asked then looked at her.

"Remember the writer of the film for the next production our company will be doing?" Nicky said. I nodded.

"Well I wanted to meet her again. If I will be housemate with her for the next months, we should at least be acquainted with each other and to know her." Nicky continued.

"Oh. So what is my role in there?" I asked.

"If she will be staying in my house then you should be acquainted with each other. Besides you can asked her about the novel before the filming started. I know you wanted to be involved in this project. Her publisher will be there also." Nicky said.

"So I will be meeting Piper Chapman, the famous writer, finally?" I said.

"Yup. I already reserved lunch in the nearest restaurant near here. It will be on Wednesday next week. Wear something semi-formal. I will be going now. I will be visiting Dasha in her office." Nicky said.

"Do you need me in there?" I asked after yawning.

"No. Just take a rest." Nicky said then locked my door.

Finally I will meet Piper Chapman.