Lunch Miss Selena? (Selena)

[Victor Castle]

Victor was not one for crowds, time square was nothing but crowded especially during one of the busiest parts of the day, lunch. Everyone was rushing around, trying to find that something to fill the hole within them and get back to the office before time escaped them.

Victor was not one of rushed. Today was his day off, he had left his book store in the reliable hands of his assistant manager Katherine, she was one of the few people he could trust with his pride and joy. Today was about Victor and no-one else, he had left his phone at home so even his mother would not be able to reach him.

With his heavy wool coat tightly wrapped around him, he made his way down the crowded street, weaving in and out the hustle and bustle. Why was the sun once more high in the sky, why could today not be overcast like the day before? His back was on fire as a thousand of thin needle pricked him that was what he felt every time the sun was shining and no-one, no doctor in this entire state could offer him an answer or solution to this daily pain. He tried to push away thoughts of pain and frustration. This was day to enjoy, to be himself in a sea of faceless individuals. Victor could get lost in the bliss of this moment. At least he did not worry about balancing any bags in his arms as he pushed his way forward, not today.

It had not escaped his notice, he was hungry but where to eat? Everywhere was crowded, filled with businessmen and women chatting away on their phones, glued to their ears. However a small almost empty tradition café in the middle of the square called to him. People simply passed it by, not noticing the family run joint as they rushed about, carrying out whatever errands and tasks they had on their plate. A soft smile graced his normally hard face.

[Selena Torres]

Lifting a hand to her face, Selena stared up at the sun that was high above the city’s sky scrapers and smiled at it. It was summer and it was beautiful outside. There was no reason to be stuck indoors all day long. Not when she had a whole city to explore while Julian was off doing…whatever his father wanted him to do. She wasn’t sure she wanted to know Tristan had her mate up to. Sometimes, ignorance was bliss. Other times, it was hell and stupid to think she could pretend to not see the signs laid out before her feet by the ‘master’ vampire. She rather wished Ana or Angie were around for her to talk to but that was the downside to the vampire nature. Forbidden to see daylight for fear of death.

Sighing, Selena returned her eyes back to the busy street of New York and nearly jumped out of her skin seeing so many people running about. A short glance to her watch, along with a low growl from her stomach, told her it was lunch time and everyone was on the hunt for food before heading back to their offices. It was truly silly how busy these people were, but maybe she had just been raised on different moral values. Her whole childhood had revolved around family and friends. Money had just been a factor to keep them living under a roof with warm food in their bellies. But food did sound really good right then. Heading farther into the city, she let her nose carry her to a tiny café in the middle of the busy area. She was terribly confused by everyone just rushing by it. The heavenly scent of rosemary bread and honey cured ham called out to her empty stomach. Behind the bread and honey, she could easily pick up on the strong earthly scent of freshly brewed coffee.

Smiling at the hostess, she pointed to the only tables outside with its own shade due to an umbrella connected to it. She placed her purse on the back of the chair before sitting down and lifting up the menu. Once more, her stomach growled as she read over the many options for sandwiches and refreshing smoothies the family business seemed to offer. As she looked up to see who was passing by the café, she was stunned to see a very pale man walking towards the restaurant wearing a very heavy looking coat. How could he bare the heat? She was in booty shorts, flip flops, and bright blue spaghetti strap shirt and she was still boiling in the humidity mixed with the high temperatures. She knew she was staring but it was very hard not to. It had nothing to do with the man looking strange but just his odd decision on what to wear for the hot summer day. "Señor…please, come sit under the shade with me. I’d hate to hog it when the news called for temperatures in the upper 90s.”

[Victor Castle]

The city this time of year was something to behold, the top of the tall buildings glistened as the sun ray’s caressed the brickwork and glass windows as it moved across the sky. Victor found it a curious thing, the sun a ball of gas could produce such a light even though it caused him frustration and pain whenever he came in contact with every day of his little life.

Each step drew him closer to his goal, the delicious smell of a variety of different foods. It would be delight to escape the harsh light of this bright and pleasantly warm day. His eyes fixed upon the door of the small cosy café, he did not see the young woman seated under the umbrella outside the establishment, however the smell of the recently brewed coffee swirled around his head, rushed up his nose causing his mouth to begin to fill up in anticipation.

Her soft tone of voice alerted Victor that he was not alone outside, she spoke kindly to him a stranger extending an invitation to him a stranger to share the small table and the umbrella, which shielded the glaring sun from their heads. This was most unexpected to say the less, it was strange to see such kindness to extended to a stranger. His feet grounded to a complete stop, mere inches from the door before he turned on his heel to face the person who must match that unique and kind voice.

“Madam, I thank you for your kind gesture” He replied, smiling softly happy that he would finally be out of the path of that bright sun as it hung lazily in the clear blue sky above. He made his way over the table, his strides slow but quick wanting nothing more than to be seated in the shade, the added bonus was the company. “I believe I introduce myself, I am Victor Castle and it’s a pleasure to meet you madam” His words honest and humble.