The Impervious Courier

Chapter 1.

Cory pushed the restaurant door open and walked in. He stopped and looked. Almost everyone in the restaurant was staring at a beautiful lady who was seated all by herself.

Cory smiled. That was his girlfriend. Sheiley. No man would pretend they didn't see her at first glance. She was an embodiment of beauty.

He walked to join her. They were in a stable relationship, and today is their anniversary. It was a great day to be happy.

"Hey, babe. Happy anniversary." They hugged warmly.

Cory kissed her on the cheek, and she giggled.

The restaurant was basic, but it was the best Cory could find. The food wasn't overly costly but was pretty good.

They both started to gist and talk about random things. They were not going to place an order yet, so they were enjoying the moment.

This was the second year of their dating life. Although it hasn't really been a road decorated with roses, yet they have been able to walk through.

Because today marked the second year of their anniversary, Cory had promised her to celebrate it in a decent style. Their first year anniversary was a mess.

He knew how beautiful she was. He wanted to do right by her and make her happy, even if it would strain him financially.

He was a courier who lives from hand to mouth, but should that stop him from treating his girlfriend out? Of course not! Things we do for love!

"You were a little late." Sheiley complained, puffing her cheeks.

Cory chuckled at how cute she looked, but he knew too well to take her complain seriously.

"I'm sorry, the last customer was a pain in the ass. I should have been here earlier. I'm so sorry that I kept you waiting." He apologized.

"It's okay. I understand how they can be." Sheiley nodded softly.

Cory reached his hand across the table to hold her hand. He squeezed her hand softly and gently.

"You are the best." He muttered, looking straight into her eyes.

"I love you, too." She giggled.

While the couple were sharing an intimate moment, about to kick start the dateversary...

Suddenly, a dramatic activity came from outside the restaurant. The guests in the restaurant and crowd outside became restless and jumpy. Noise started to grow.

Distracted by this sudden noise, Cory looked up, but his eyes caught Sheiley's expression first. Sheiley was staring keenly at the door, looking outside.

"Babe, what is the matter? What is happening?" Cory asked, looking quite clueless.

He was seated with his back to the door, so Sheiley was the right person to ask since she was directly facing the door.

Sheiley was distracted by the question and looked at him.

"I don't know what's happening." Sheiley replied. "But I don't think it's something you should worry about." She dismissed casually.

Cory wanted to turn and see for himself, but since Sheiley looked less interested, it would make no sense if he pushed. After all, today was a great day, and they shouldn't be getting distracted.

When Cory looked away to the menu, Sheiley started to look curiously at the door. She seemed very interested and invested in what was happening outside the restaurant.

Suddenly, she let out a little scream. This startled Cory.

"Babe. What's wrong?" Cory asked, looking really concerned.

Asking the question, he realised that Sheiley was staring at the door again. He turned around to look. He couldn't take her words for it anymore.

Cory looked through the transparent door of the restaurant. He didn't have to strain his eyes too much. He could see clearly from where he was.

There was a young, handsome man whose aura exuded luxury. He had just stepped out of an expensive black car.

"Who is that?" Cory asked Sheiley. He believed that she had reacted because of this strange young man. He wasn't dumb.

"It's no one. Don't worry about it, babe. He is just a new transfer student." Sheiley dismissed but blushed stealthily.

Cory was not a fool. He had just caught his girlfriend blushing. But he didn't want to ruin their anniversary. So he planned to leave it at that.

He might just be overthinking.

"Excuse me!" A random voice interrupted them.

Cory and Sheiley quickly turned to look at the person who had interrupted them. It was a lady at the next table.

"Who did you just call an ordinary transfer student?" The lady at the next table asked, glaring at Sheiley.

Both Cory and Sheiley were stunned by the lady's question and manners.

"He's not just an ordinary transfer student. He is Harry! How can you not know him!" The lady at the next table scolded.

"He is one of the hottest young men in the country. He is extremely rich and handsome. Can't you see for yourself?!" The lady looked really offended as she scolded Sheiley.

"In short, his father is the third richest man in the country. I heard a rumor that he asked to be transferred here because of a girl -"

The lady was still talking when both Cory and Sheiley were distracted by a wave of murmur from inside the restaurant.

Everyone turned towards the door of the restaurant. Including the couple.

The rich young man who now identifies as Harry haughtily walked through the door. His arms were high, his steps loud. The soles of his shiny shoes tapped against the hard floor. He was dripping charisma.

One of the waiters quickly came forward diligently,

"Welcome, sir. Please come ---"

Harry scornfully shoved and pushed the waiter out of his way. It was a hard slap across the face of the innocent waiter.

The waiter fell away, breaking a table and spilling food.

Harry didn't give a damn. He walked straight to Sheiley and Cory's table.

Without even looking at Cory, Harry turned to Sheiley with a smile,

"Do you want to go on a date with me?" He asked Sheiley.