Page 81 of His Blue Moon Princess

I blush a bit. Bobo taps his sister’s shoulder, and they exit the car to give me some privacy.

“Please tell me you’re not saying this in front of a lot of people again.”

It’s like I can hear him smiling. “No, I’m not.”

“Good. Because it’s really embarrassing.”

“Not for me.”

Well, it should be! I know he is playing with me, but I still fall for it and blush.

“How’s your day so far?” He asks.

“It’s... Really great. No one has celebrated my birthday in years, you know. But this morning, I woke up, and I had people me wishing a Happy Birthday, birthday cards, and presents all over the place.”

I keep talking, making me realize how happy I really am. Damian listens to me, and we discuss for a few minutes, about things like my presents, Liam’s music, and how happy I was to see Bobo in his human form. I love how we can have trivial conversations like these over the phone. I feel a bit closer to him that way. However, there is still this wall between us, something holding me back and making me shy.

“...I got a couple of surprises for you tonight, too.”

I smile and bite my lip. What plans did Damian make? We barely talked about our date since last time. We only agreed to both diligently go to work, as I didn’t want to ditch my first day, and Damian still has work, a busy CEO. Only at night did we plan to reunite to celebrate my birthday together. I wanted to go as soon as my job was over, but Tonia intervened, saying I needed to pretty up first, and would need a few hours for that. I didn’t dare to oppose that. It’s my very first date, after all, so I should at least listen to her advice on this.

“I can’t wait for it,” I whisper. “But I still want to go to work.”

“I know. Have a good first day, then.”

“You are not going to wish me good luck or something?”

“What luck? I will get rid of anyone who dares...”

“Damian!”

How can he say such things so easily? That is ridiculous! I’m just going to start a new job, what does it have to be a threatening situation for some people? And what could possibly happen? I’m just going to work...

“Okay, I’ll call you later. Just let Nathaniel know if there’s anything you need. And stay with Bobo.”

“I know. Have a good day.”

We both hang up, and I sigh. My bodyguard’s presence was the only condition Damian refused to discuss. No matter what, if I wanted to work, Bobo had to be there. Even Nathaniel agreed to it right away. I was the only reticent one. Who goes to work with a bodyguard? I’m not some royalty! But no matter how long I argued, no one agreed to let me go to work alone, be it the siblings or the Black Brothers.

I exit the car, and Bobo’s waiting for me. Tonia is not supposed to come with us, so she drives away, leaving us alone to walk to the restaurant La Rose de l’Aube. I’m as nervous as one can be...

When we get there, Bobo opens the front door for me, and a gorgeous young woman comes to meet us right away.

“Hello! You must be Nora, right? I’m Narcissa Brookes. Nice to meet you.”

We shake hands, and she has this professional smile on all the time. I feel a bit intimidated. Her brown hair is tied in a perfect chignon, and her crimson dress is impeccable as well. There is not a single thing out of place. I’m glad I took the time to dress up and am wearing my new earrings.

“Nathaniel asked me to show you around, so you will be under my wing for today!” She says with a smile

“Thank you for that.”

“Please, I am doing my job. So, please, follow me.”

Narcissa gives me a tour of the restaurant. I love it. The decoration is delicate, not too fancy. Glass, pale cherry wood, white velvet, some floral elements, and marble. It’s big enough to hold about fifty people, and it does look as high class as I heard it is. I can’t believe I will have my shot at working here...

Narcissa is the Maître d’hôtel and quickly introduces me to the people already present, the kitchen staff. Most of the team is werewolf and part of the Blood Moon Clan, asexpected, and welcome me warmly. All of them seem to know Bobo, though they are surprised to see him in his human form.

“I heard you have a bit of experience as a waitress?” Asks Narcissa.

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