Chapter 4 4

Ethan landed in Seattle today, he came to the price award ceremony and here he led me to the restaurant. I think it's already too much, he has to rest. Also, I don't want to be a bad luck for others, even if I know that it doesn't bother him to be useful.

He smiles at me as an understanding, I open the door and leave his car. I signal goodbye, he starts the vehicle and leaves. I take a deep inspiration before entering it.

We are already at tables, I was the last to introduce myself. He is already there, sitting comfortably on his chair with my comrades. Everyone has their nose stuffed in search of their dish among the menus of the day. My heart jumps but I try to stay serene.

___ "Good evening" I say in a trembling voice.

He imperceptibly lifts an eyebrow and fixes me, I swallow nervously while sitting on the empty chair.

___ "Good evening, Miss Miller" does he answer me by checking the time on her luxurious watch. "You are late ten minutes"

His tone is calm and he is serene. This man is imperturbable, he gives off an imposing aura.

___ "Uh ... I'm ... I'm sorry" I say, weakly.

We spent our orders, then were served. During dinner, some of my comrades try to type the discussion with him, but these answers are vague and brief. I make myself very small and quietly enjoy my dish.

___ "What are your questions? "He questions us while wiping our mouths with a towel.

We look at each other, then Isabella decides to ask her question firstly. The loop filled with food, I lean slightly and pick up my bag. I take out a note with a pen.

___ "Mr. Johnson ..." begins Isabelle, in a sweet voice; "You are 28 years old and I would like to know how have you managed to be a billionaire at such a young age? »»

He lets out a slight laugh, which lets see his dimples. He is even more charming when he smiles.

___ "I think this answer is already on the internet" he retorts, with an air amused by the question.

Isabella looks destabilized by this replica, she must feel ridiculous to ask a question whose answer is already on the internet. I look at this man, thinking that he would be taken aback of having replied in this way. But to my surprise, he seems proud and arrogant.

___ "Obviously there are certain answers of the question on the Internet. Nevertheless, we don't have the full version, which is yours, "I said, suddenly.

He fixes me deeply, as if he studied me. I have always been the one who has the big mouth, the voice of the people. This man thinks that his social rank intimidates everyone, but I am the exception and I'm hitting that he has a bad opinion of me, provided that the cause for which I fought is right.

___ "In addition, if we are currently in this place, it is for dinner and also ask questions. So, I suppose that if we have the right to ask you even one question, I believe that you are obliged to answer us. Even if this answer is already viral "added I.

He always probes me, I see him straightening up and opting a more comfortable posture. He doesn't seem annoyed by my replica but rather surprised than I stood up to him.

___ "The big mouth ..." is murmur.

I don't think others heard it, but I's so. I'm sitting next to him and I heard what he thinks of me. I refrain from exploding in front of other customers.

___ "I am a billionaire at such a young age, simply thanks to my investments. Especially in real estate, shareholding and also in agro-industry, "he explains, keeping the same imperturbable calm.

He takes a look at me that says a lot. Then the others questions him in turn, which he replied clearly. Then it's my turn to ask him my question. He seems to pay attention to me more, perhaps to know my question.

___ "Uh ... I have two questions" Admitts I, uncomfortable.

My other comrades set me as if I were an idiot and I did not know the rule. While Monsieur le proud has his frowning.

___ "I listen to you" he says, simply.

I open my note and I ask him the first question:

___ "What is your perception of wealth? »»

He scrapes his throat, takes his glass of champagne, drinks it and then redesigns the glass before fixing me again.

___ "Wealth is being sheltered from misery. Eat to hungry, water your thirst, dress, have a roof, a family, friends. That's it, real wealth, not having to beg for other people. »»

I am dazzled by his charisma when he speaks wisely. He may be arrogant and proud but he is wise.

___ "And you have it all? ... I know you can get as many good things as you want, but you have family? Friends? And when I talk about family and friendship, it's literally. A real family and real friends, "continues I.

The expression of his face shows that I may have touched his sensitivity.

___ "Is that the second question? He asks me, drinking his champagne.

I understand that he wants to remind me that I only have two questions and that is an exception. While I look at the next question for a long time with hesitation, he coughs slightly to remind me of his presence.

___ "Uh ... Are you homosexual? »»

My comrades greatly open their eyes and fix me. I understand by that, that my question is a little daring. In reality, this is Emily's question and she insisted that I ask her. William looks at me first with extreme neutrality, as if my question does not shock him. But I felt uncomfortable the next minute, I shouldn't have asked him. It's his private life and it's absolutely not me. I wanted to buy myself with him for my question but he interrupted me.

___ "No, I'm straight", he replies.

I am not convinced but that only looks at me. After the conversation last night with Emily, doubt moved to my head.

___ "But if you are not convinced, I can prove it to you in another more in -depth way" he adds, with a perverse smile.