Dude, when is your first date?" Manfred asked as he hovered around the kitchen. He had been busy scrubbing a pot to get anything left on its surface to come off. Justin had been trying his best to ignore him, but his thoughts had been going in circles. He really wished that he could tell this man the entire story. He really needed to get the full story off his chest. This had been bothering him since his last encounter with the succubus.
I am going to try and figure something out soon. I didn't realize that she would be coming back so soon. He stated as he finished up with the pot and tossed it into the sink. I have been doing this a while now, and I have got it down. I have been pretty busy. We have been having some problems with the new café and it's probably going to go under.
The new place? I don't remember anything about you opening a new place. Manfred said as he continued to bustle around the kitchen. "New neighbourhood?
No. This is the one I came from about a year ago." Justin said as he started getting everything ready for the blenders. Normally, he made his own smoothies, but he needed to lounge at home with the lady of the evening and make himself suffer.
"You just don't remember because I shut down the last shop and moved the business to an entirely different place. This is a big city. No need to try to hang onto the same business if I can't make it work." He said as Manfred climbed up on the stool while he was talking. He was biting his lips, and he looked as if he was trying to hide a smile. He had sensitive ears and Manfred was bouncing them with his wings.
Please. You know the name of the business brand. You didn't change the name. Manfred asked as he started waving his wings towards Justin's ear.
What is going on? Manfred asked as he showed Justin the magazine. There was a big picture of himself with a different name.
"I think that this is the business that you should try your luck at. It is right down the street. Manfred pressed the paper into his hands. If you want to snag yourself a cute lady, try this place.
I don't want to go on a date with this girl, Manfred. I don't want to hurt her… Justin said as he looked through the advertisement.
"The only way of not hurting her is to get to know her. The only way of getting to know her is to have a successful date. The only way of having a successful date is to stop thinking about her as a human. She is human like me. She doesn't know that you are not too.
Maybe you should tell her, but I don't think that you are going to get the same reaction that I got from you. That's why you have been thinking of it all day. Manfred said as he sniffed the air and smiled.
You can't tell anything when you hang out with a succubus. Justin said as he shook his head.
Yes, I can. I can see all your little habits. You are always the person that is trying so hard to show off. They want attention and love, and they know how to get it." Manfred said with a shrug.
I can't do that, Man? I can't be the guy that girls like. I don't want to be another adventure for girls to have. Justin said with a sigh.
That is part of it. You just need to get to know them and treat them with respect. They will like you more and the date will go smoother. Manfred said as he ripped another page out of the magazine and started crumpling it.
Where do I talk to her? Justin asked as Manfred continued to rip and crumple the paper.
There is a woman that I know that would be the perfect mate for you. She has been through a lot and she is not looking for anyone but me. Manfred said with a wink. What do you say, Justin? Do you want to talk to the woman that I know?
"Uh… Surely it can't be that hard to find out? Justin asked as he eyed the blenders.
"There is a few of us that have become rather friendly. Just pick one of us and we will help you out. It's not like you are going to have to go on many dates or even have a conversation with her. I just don't want you to get your heart broken when you end up in the arms of another woman. Manfred said as he fiddled with the blender.
"Is she really that far off you? Why don't you introduce her to a friend? He asked as he started the blender.
"There are a few reasons why I am staying with her and not even introducing her to a friend. That is why I don't want you to take the normal human approach to dating. It is not working for you. Manfred said as he started jumping up and down.
"Quiet. I am trying to think. Justin said as shook his head. Everything would be easier if he just kept the fact of the matter from her. There was no reason to reveal his true form to her.
He liked Manfred, but he was honestly a little freaky. Even though he tried to hide it, he could feel that there was something wrong with this guy.
How is this going to work if you don't tell her…? Manfred asked as he snapped his fingers.
"What is it that you want me to do? Justin asked as he adjusted his ear.
"Your plan. You are going to have to date her and make your move. Manfred said as he snapped his fingers again.
"What exactly do you mean by my move? Justin asked as he poured the contents of the blender into a glass.
"Something to make her fall for you. It has to be something that she would appreciate. Something that she would want to be a part of. Manfred said with a shrug.
" Do you mean to be a part of the woman's life? Justin asked as he was starting to feel confused.
"No. I mean, you have to make her remember all the things that you have done for her. You have to do it so that she has some slight memory of it. Manfred said as he snapped his fingers again.
"You have got to calm down. You are going to make me to jump up in the air like you if you do that again. Justin said as he held out his hands.
"I know what will make you feel better. Manfred said as he turned around and started to walk.
"What is it? Justin asked as he shook his head. He looked at the clock to find out that it was the end of his shift.
"Why don't you figure it out by yourself? Leave your shift early and go to Sasha's. I am sure that she is waiting for you. Manfred said as he opened the door.
After spending the hour of driving home in silence, he couldn't help but start to worry. The worst thing that could happen is that he decided to say hi to Jessica and figured out that she didn't know that he was a human.
