Page 33 of Linc
“I know but I want my girl to eat the best.”Everly blushes, then moves her eyes to our joined hands.“Plus, I want to make tonight special.”
We spend the rest of the time talking about the verdict of my case that I won today.Everly tells me about some of the clients she had today, and I want more than anything to tell her she can’t have male clients anymore but refrain.I know that’ll be a battle I won’t win, especially if she tries to say I can’t have female clients as well.I trust her implicitly but it’s the male population that I don’t trust.Just one look at her and I was thinking about doing the dirtiest things to that sweet body.I can only imagine what others think about when she’s massaging them.
As we pull up to Osteria Mozza, paparazzi are everywhere.Someone famous must be dining here too.When we exit the car, with Dale’s help, we’re bombarded with flashing lights and questions before we can make it to the entrance.
“Mr.Thorne, how does it feel to have another win under your belt?”
“Mr.Thorne, is your date the next up and coming model?”
“Mr.Thorne, how does Linley Lewis feel about your new female companion?”
I ignore them all, hoping Dale can navigate through the mob as I keep a death grip on her shoulder and try to shield her from all the lights.Why the fuck do they keep bringing Linley up?
“Mr.Thorne, we’re sorry for the inconvenience.We had two professional athletes come in about ten minutes ago,” the hostess says and immediately moves us to the other side of the restaurant, away from prying eyes and unwanted flashing lights.
As we pass other diners, my eyes lock on the two athletes who must’ve caused the mob outside.Both of whom are my clients, and who’ve been in trouble on several occasions, that I’ve had to pull their asses out of.
“Lincoln Thorne, good to see you man.”Justin Taft, the shortstop of LA’s MLB baseball team says, and stands to greet me.
“Justin,” I say, shaking his hand.“It’s good that I haven’t seen you in a while.”
He laughs as Kirk Captains, the first baseman, stands to do the same.
“And who’s the little lady?”Kirk says homing in on Everly, who looks starstruck.
Damnit.
Laying claim to Everly, I place my arm possessively around her waist and squeeze her to my side.
“This is my girlfriend, Everly.”
Kirk lifts an eyebrow, then nods his understanding.These ball players have no shame in hooking women.It’s a different girl every night of the week, even on the road.I’ll ruin Kirk if he even tries to make a move on Everly.
“Nice to meet you, Everly.What’s a beautiful woman like you doing with a workaholic like this guy?”He jokes and much to my dismay, Everly laughs as they shake hands.
“I guess I have a sweet spot for dedicated men then.Linc is the best man I’ve ever met.”She looks up at me and gives me the dreamiest eyes.Her statement makes me want to beat on my chest like a gorilla, then roar like a lion.
“We’ll let you get back to your date.It was nice to see you again Lincoln, call us sometime and we’ll go golfing or something,” Justin says and lets us pass.
When we reach our table, I pull out Everly’s chair but before she sits, she gives me a peck on the lips.I didn’t know I was wound up until she pressed her lips to mine; that calmed my body immediately.She has the effect on me where she drives me wild but can turn around and soothe me.
We’re given the menu, as our waiter was already at our table waiting before we sat down.
“Welcome to Osteria Mozza, my name is Anthony and I’ll be serving you tonight.What drinks can I start you both out with?”
This place is amazing but when I look over, I can see Everly struggling with the menu.
She leans over and whispers, “Please pick whatever you want, I don’t even know where to begin at a place like this.”
I reach over and take the menu from her hands and give it to Anthony.I’ve been with Everly long enough to select food that I know she’ll love.
“Don’t worry I’ll make sure you love every bite.”
I tell the waiter our drink selection, then our order for the meal.I choose several dishes because I want Everly to try each one.
“We’ll get this order out to you as soon as we can,” Anthony says, then retreats towards the kitchen.
“Thank you.”Everly shifts in her seat.
