Rena's POV

"What do you mean by 'because of me'? And how did you get my number?" I asked, curiosity evident on my face and a furrowed brow. He looked at me with intrigue and smiled.

"Don't worry... for today, I just want to have dinner with you. Come on, uncover your plate," he said, reaching for my plate from the end of the long table where he was sitting, tilting his head to one side. I met his gaze and slowly uncovered the tray.

The plate was full of pasta with seafood in a creamy sauce, and