Chapter 408 Mrs Parker's Offer

"But...,"

"Don't forget Little rice ball is here also. Making him listen to adults talk will do him no good. You should know this well after spending time with him," Joanna interrupted when Amos refused to yield.

Amos wanted to challenge Raymond some more but he decided to yield to Joanna after he recalled that others weren't aware of their relationship with Mrs Parker.

Causing a scene there would only complicate things not only for him but everyone involved.

"Ok, I will listen to you on this," He conceded defeat but with reluctance.

"Do you wanna share a table with Raymond or wait until a table is available...,"

"Hell no, yes," Amos and Anthony chorused but their reply was contradictory.

Amos turned and gave Anthony a displeased look. "Why did you say yes? Are you going to betray me for his sake?" He asked.

Anthony didn't reply instantly but he signalled Amos to bend. And Amos did what he wanted even though he wasn't certain what the boy was up to.

"We can't leave now. We need to keep an eye on him. I am on your side," Anthony whispered into Amos' ear.

"That's right, little man. I can see I didn't dote on you for nothing...,"

"What on Earth are you both whispering about?" Joanna retorted. She pretended to be angry, causing them to readjust themselves.

"Nothing," Anthony was quick to reply. He moved away from Amos' side swiftly.

"Are you both sharing a table with him or would you rather wait outside until a table is available?" Joanna asked, her gaze glued to Amos' face.

​ She was more concerned about them to remember that she was supposed to ask for Raymond's permission before she made such an offer to her boyfriend.

"Yes," Anthony and Amos chorused as if they had planned this.

"If that's the case then have your seats and stop inconveniencing other customers," Joanna said and pointed at the empty seats at Raymond's table.

"They might have said yes but I haven't agreed to let them, especially him in particular, share a table with me," Raymond spoke up before Amos could draw out an empty seat.

"Are you naturally petty?" Amos hissed.

"Did you just realize that?" Raymond retorted with his chin held up.

"You...,"

"Since you are Miss Joanna's family I can prepare an extra table, especially for the two of you," A lady's cool voice emerged behind Amos.

The four of them turned and gazed in the direction the voice came from.

"Is that true?" Amos asked, grinning.

[She knows how to take hints and that is what I love about her. With her intervention, I won't have to force myself and share a table with a dude who is coveting my woman]

Amos smiled even though he hadn't gotten Mrs Parker's affirmation. Unfortunately for him, Joanna happened to see his delighted smile.

"That is...,"

"You don't have to give them special treatment because they are my family," Joanna blurted to Amos and Mrs Parker's astonishment.

"Apart from the fact that it's unfair to other customers who have been waiting for a vacant table. I think it's not appropriate," She concluded without giving a second thought about what Amos wanted.

[Derrick and Raymond have been suspicious of Kayden's identity. Accepting Mrs Parker's offer will only give them more reason to question his true identity.

So I think it's better to displease him than lose the opportunity to spend the remaining 13 days with him as Amos]

Joanna shook her head affirmatively.

"But...,"

"Raymond is a nice and considerate guy. I am sure he was just kidding when he said he hasn't agreed to share his table with you," Joanna cut in.

"Am I right Raymond?" Joanna turned and asked the guy sitting opposite where she stood.

[I was trying to help them out since I can see that they are in a predicament so what is she trying to do?... It is obvious His Majesty dislikes the other guy so what has come over her?]

Mrs Parker was lost at what to do after Joanna rejected her offer.

Because Mrs Parker wanted to see how this will end, she didn't leave their side. Apart from her curiosity to see how Joanna would handle the issue, the second reason she remained there was to make sure the King wasn't offended in any way.

Even if Raymond wanted to say no, he couldn't because Joanna's compliments had left him no other option order than to say yes.

"Yes," He finally said the words she wanted to hear.

[I bet he must be feeling as if he owns the world now because she complimented him a little]

Amos clenched his fist and kept on glaring at the smiling Raymond.

"Take a seat while I get you both your orders," Joanna said and pulled out a chair for Anthony. She turned and was about to head towards the counter when Mrs Parker grabbed her hand.

"You have been working for a while now. You can take a break and keep your friends company...,"

"But...,"

"You rejected my first offer, don't tell me you are gonna repeat the same thing with this one too? Don't you care about making me look bad in front of so many people?" Mrs Parker faked a displeased expression.

She gave Joanna no leeway to reject her for a second time.

Joanna turned and looked at her surroundings. At that moment she decided to do like Mrs Parker suggested when she saw how many eyes were focused on them.

"There are so many customers. Are you sure you will be able to handle it without me...,"

"Leah, Lia and I can handle everything just fine so relax and have a good time here hmm?" Mrs Parker said and tapped Joanna's shoulders.

With Mrs Parker determined to achieve her aim, Joanna stood no chance of winning. So she had no choice but to do what her Boss wanted.

"Settle down now. Leah will come to get your orders in a few minutes," Mrs Parker informed them. She left without waiting for their response.

Amos didn't like the current arrangement but he tried not to make it obvious. At least not to Joanna's notice.

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