First Date
#2 of True Meaning of Love
Orao Picked up the phone and called one of his friends that owned one of the most successful and exclusive restaurants in the city. Orao new Ray would help him and needed to make a really good impression on Lamika.
"The Shay Purr the only true dining experience, how can I help you?" a female voice answered smoothly.
"This is Orao Relson I need to speak to Raymond Ebson is he in?" Orao asked.
"Hold please Mr. Relson, Mr. Ebson was going to call you this afternoon, I'm sure he will be happy you called," the voice said.
Only a few moments later a Russian voice hit his ears.
"Orao my old friend I want to thank you for the stock tips you gave me I've made half a million in dividends in the last six months alone, Now how are you doing my old friend?" Ray said happily.
"I'm good Ray but I need a big favor a really big favor," He said.
"Just ask and it's yours I owe you more than you could possibly want," Ray replied.
"Well you see I met this wonderful woman today and I wanted to take her to a special place tonight so I was hoping," Orao was interrupted.
"That I could bump you past the seven months of reservations and get you a table tonight right Orao," Ray laughed.
"Please Ray I would do anything for this," Orao begged over the phone, "This girl is very important to me."
"Well I won't have any tables open but I'll tell you what I'll have my staff set up my private booth and put my best cook at your disposal, and don't act like this is payment we both know that I owe you millions in stock tips and this is only one in many favors, I will give you before I'm half way back to even," Ray said.
"That's great Ray this means a lot to me and I owe you huge for this!" Orao exclaimed.
"Think nothing of it, its the least I can do for an old buddy, unfortunately I have to go so have a great time and call me with the details," Ray said.
Orao started calling everyone from florists to stylists in preparation. Lamika went to her salon and got a complete make over and manicure. Then she went to her apartment and began going through her wardrobe looking for what to wear. She called a friend and they finally got her dressed in a long black silk gown and a beautiful collar with a gold rose on the front that sat over her beautiful throat. Lamika put on her favorite perfume and saw it was quarter past six. I'll show up early she thought to herself, as she got ready.
"Good luck," her friend said as Lamika left.
Orao made sure to go through each and every detail with a fine tooth comb. First two dozen roses from the best florist he knew of. Second A bottle of his favorite cologne that he diluted and combed into his fur. Third a box of the finest Swiss chocolates in the city. Finally a new tailored suit from his tailor.
Lamika walked into the cafe half an hour early so she could relax a little before Orao arrived. She was pleasantly surprised when she saw Orao already sitting at the table were they had first kissed. He looked amazing in a slick black suit with a neatly folded red handkerchief in his jacket pocket. He was starring at a liquor glass on the table and hadn't seen her yet. He was obviously nervous and she figured that put them on a level playing field, as she was already a bit jittery. Lamika startled Orao when she placed her paw on his neck from behind. His head jerked around as his nose tapped her in the stomach making her giggle. She could smell the scent of his expensive cologne and it made her purr softly.
"I'm really sorry, I didn't mean to do that," he said as he stumbled to his feet.
Lamika smiled and sat down next to Orao. She picked up the glass and sniffed it. She then swallowed the last bit of brandy in the glass.
"I needed that," she said.
"I made reservations at Shay Purr for us," Orao said his voice almost a whisper.
Orao picked up a large bouquet of red roses from his side and gave them to Lamika with a box of chocolates. He looked down trying not to stare at her gorgeous figure and feeling like an idiot. She shed a tear and leaned over lifting his chin and giving him a long slow soft kiss. They purred as they pulled back and Lamika grinned happily.
"They're wonderful!" she said as she laid her paw on his.
"So tell me," she said curiously and in a bit of doubt, "did you say you managed to get a table at Shay Purr the most exclusive and amazing restaurant in the north west?"
Orao was prepared for that, "A beauty like yours could inspire any man to move mountains and part seas all I did was manage to make a dinner reservation a pale in comparison to what the light that you bring deserves."
Lamika purred, "I can accept that you smooth talker."
Orao and Lamika stood up and he put his arm over her shoulder and leaned her head against him as they walked out. He called a cab and they rode in silence to the restaurant. Amazed that he was telling the truth and more curious than ever.
"I hope I don't seem to aggressive but its not everyday I am swept off my feet," she said leaning over to kiss him softly again.
"I'm the lucky one you're magnificent and I love your perfume Race of the heart, right?" Orao quickly complimented.
"I am very impressed, you know I am starting to think you are royalty or something," Lamika leaned against him.
Lamika just smiled and purred as she tried to relax in the hopes he would do the same. They soon arrived at Shay Purr. Upon seeing him the hostess immediately went over and welcomed them in a polite manor.
"Welcome to Shay Purr Mr. Relson, The Presidential dinning hall has been prepared for your arrival, Mr. Ebson Told me to let you know that his personal wine selection is at your disposal and that if you need anything I am to serve you to my best ability, My name is Jesse," The hostess said.
Lamika just stood there speechless; she couldn't believe how much he had done or how special he tried to make this evening. The hostess led them through the restaurant into a room in the back. The dinning booth was huge and had a table that could comfortably sit a dozen people. Orao had dinned in this room before with his friend and he new quite a bit about its interesting extras. Orao first sat Lamika at the table and then went to a panel on the wall. The lights dimmed and a metal shutter opened revealing a two-way mirror that Lamika could look out. She could see people sitting and eating, as waiters raced around making sure everything was taken care of. A tear ran down Lamika's cheek and she sniffled as she looked at him. Walking over and holding him close staring out the window and totally unprepared for what was already the most intoxicating fantasy of an evening she could ever have imagined unfolded in front of her.
"Is something wrong," he asked curiously, "hoping he could do something."
Lamika looked up, hugging him tightly purring softly as she rested her head on his solid chest. She smiled into his gaze feeling everything in the world going right for that one instant. The greatest moment of her life was here looking into his hypnotic eyes as everything in the world froze for that moment.
"I feel like nothing will ever be wrong ever again, this is as perfect a moment as I think I will ever know in my life," Lamika stated as she sighed happily.
Orao and Lamika sat back down and ordered their meals. The food was excellent and they drank the finest wine either had ever had. Orao finished his oysters and Lamika's enjoyed pheasant that was the best she ever had. They talked for hours and listened to the music in the entertainment system mostly classical and romantic. Orao learned about her family in Colorado and her uncles law firm. Lamika learned of his parents family business and his friend Ray. Orao asked Lamika to dance and she quickly accepted wanting to be in his arms again. They slow danced for an hour Lamika's head on his shoulder her arms wrapped around him feeling his trim body underneath his suit. Orao was in bliss feeling her warmth against him his arms on her back and her breath on his neck. It was the single most wonderful moment he could remember in his life it was everything he had dreamed of pleasure and happiness. It was almost midnight when they stopped dancing and Orao asked Jesse to call a cab for them.
"I hope you enjoyed yourself Lamika," Orao said happily.
"This was the best date I have ever had, I hope I was worth all the trouble you went through," she replied.
"You were worth every moment of planning and so much more than I did for this and hope you would like to do it again some time very soon," he said purring and wrapping his arms around her and nuzzling her neck softly.
"I would love to do this again," she said before gasping and returning his affection.
They walked out to the cab and Orao walked her to her apartment door each stair making her hips sway in front of his eyes. Lamika kissed him one last time and he walked back down the stairs. Lamika wanted to invite him in but didn't want to seem to forward after all they had just met that morning and this was a first date. She turned to him at the top of the stairs and gave him a long soft passionate kiss that made his blood boil.
"I hope to see you very soon my handsome feline hunk, " she said happily.
"You can count on it my gorgeous goddess of fur," he replied with a chuckle.
She closed her door with a smile on her face and went to bed thinking of him and far too excited to sleep. It took hours for her to shower and wind down enough to sleep.
Orao walked home skipping the mile too his studio and went to bed thinking of Lamika and her beautiful eyes. He couldn't wait to see her again and he figured calling her in the morning would be good. He also considered the many things he would love to do, picnics, camping and perhaps a nice dinner at home.
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