Captured for Interrogation

[celestialdragon]

Alexis came out a few moments later, wearing a black, flowing skirt and a lavender blouse, a slight hint of roses wafting through the air. She was wearing flats, since heels still hurt her feet, and her make up was nice and subtle.

 

[bindingeagle]

"Splendid, as usual," he complemented, extending his arm to escort her. "Let's dine."

 

[celestialdragon]

Alexis took his arm and whisked him to one of the most elite restaurants in the city. She gave her name to the maitre d, and he led them back to a small, quiet booth in the back of the restaurant, leaving a bottle of white wine with them.

 

[bindingeagle]

"Have you eaten here before?" Asked Nikolai, checking the cork on the wine bottle before puoring it out for them to drink.

 

[celestialdragon]

"Once, for a meeting," Alexis said. "I was hired on the side for a bit of mercenary work. Director knew about it. Client was a very prestigious man, and gave me everything here. Earned a couple mil for the job."

 

[bindingeagle]

"Anything you're at liberty to talk about?" Nikolai asked, getting interested.

 

[celestialdragon]

Alexis chuckled. "Well, the hit was on an oil tycoon from Sri Lanka," she said. "Papers ruled his death as an accidental death due to auto-erotic encounter. I snapped his neck, but the autopsy wasn't too close. Client paid good hush money to the medical examiner. It was beautiful."

 

[bindingeagle]

"Sounds well done," Nikolai said. "I've pulled a few off the records myself, but nothing too special."

 

[celestialdragon]

Alexis smiled. "I'm sure Sergei and Georgia put you to VERY good use," she teased, winking at him.

 

[bindingeagle]

"As usual, you have to make everything sound so very dirty," he pretended to scold her, giving her a wink. "What do you reccomend here?"

 

[celestialdragon]

Alexis snickered, giving him a shit eating grin, returning his wink. "The rack of lamb is fantastic," she said.

 

[bindingeagle]

"I think I'll try that," he said and placed his order.

 

[celestialdragon]

Alexis ordered a sirloin, cooked medium rare, and the waiter left. She reached across the table and squeezed his hand. "One more surprise tonight," she said mysteriously.

 

[bindingeagle]

"So much anticipation," Nikolai said. "You sure know how to treat a guy."

 

[celestialdragon]

"I treat men well if they treat me well," Alexis said simply, smiling. "After all, it would be pretty poor of me to not treat you well, since you treat me VERY well."

 

[bindingeagle]

"I guess you're right,' he said, squeezing her hand back a little.

 

[celestialdragon]

She smiled and squeezed his hand a bit more firmly.

 

[bindingeagle]

The food came, and Nikola ate slowly to savor every bite of it. "You were right, this is exquisite." he said.

 

[celestialdragon]

Alexis smiled over her sirloin. "I'm glad you like it," she said, also eating slowly to enjoy the flavor of the steak.

 

[bindingeagle]

Nikolai poured more wine and noticed the dessert menu. "What's good here?" he asked, putting aside his dinner plate.

 

[celestialdragon]

"The cheesecake," Alexis said, finishing up her meal as well. "The apple pie is also very good."

 

[bindingeagle]

Nikolai ordered Apple pie a la mode. It arrived hot with a hearty portion of ice cream and caramel.

 

[celestialdragon]

Alexis ordered strawberry cheesecake, and she let herself indulge in it.

 

[bindingeagle]

When the meal was over, Nikolai slid his foot up and down her leg. "Do I get a hint as to what the surprise is?" he asked playfully.

 

[celestialdragon]

Alexis shook her head, smiling playfully. "Nope. I'm sure you have a few guesses as to what it is, though," she said. She signaled for the check and paid for it, leaving a generous tip.