Yau Fic Chapter 20

On the way to the bar Clarissa notices Peach over by the tables and walks over. "Peach what are you doing here?" Clarissa asks. "Hi Issa! The boys were playing a card game earlier and I was watching. I got bored and spaced out a bit." Peach responds with a smile. "I forgot your book at home, you left it at my house last time when we had the Seafood Fried Rice. It might have a few dings now though...." Clarissa says sheepishly. Shaking her head Peach replies, "It's ok Issa I have another one at home you can keep that one. Maybe it will bring you some good luck!" She says with a wink. (If you count strangely on point paragraphs that make me feel like it is gazing into my soul while im stark naked good luck then sure it's given me bundles. And some snarky remarks from Yau to boot.) "Ya maybe." Clarissa says with a grimace. "I better go, Grandpa always teaches me fishing when I get home on Sundays!" The little girl chirps. "Ok. He might be a little late though, Yau headed over late today." Clarissa notes. "Huh? Why was Yaus late?" Peach asks. "He had to help me with something so he will probably be running a bit behind." Clarissa responds. "Mmm ok! Bye bye Issa!" Peach exclaims as she waves and heads home. Clarissa heads into the bar. When she walks in Duke is behind the bar with Andy, Elly is eating at the back table, and Ella is eating across the room. (Elly is here... hmmm Wingman part 2!) Clarissa walks up to Elly, "May I sit here?" She says as she points to the open chair next to Elly. "That would be alright with me." Elly resonds. Clarissa takes a seat and oogles Elly's food, "What is that? It looks delish!" Elly smiles politely, "Wine Cooked Shrimp, it is Andy's specialty. I come here often for it, it helps me think up new recipes." Clarissa stares in amazement, "I didnt know he cooked! Ive never really been in here before. It's actually pretty nice.... maybe I should get some food too." (I told Yau earlier that Andy has an impeccable sense for wine and Ive never even tried it. Haha Im horrible.) Elly takes a bite of the Shrimp and holds her hand on her face, "Andy is an amazing chef, the dishes he creates are always using his own handmade wine and liquor selection. They add a robost flavor and pleasing aroma to his meals." Clarissa holds her head in her hands, "Sounds like you two would make a great team then, I would love to try the meal you'd prepare together." Elly pauses in consideration, "Hmmm I have never thought about that. I should talk to Andy about guest starring on my Kitchen Program..." she responds thoughtfully. (Oops I was supposed to be Yau's Wingman, not Andy's.) "Im sure Lee Yau would love to taste test, especially if you make Seafood! He absolutely loves homecooked meals, I take him some sometimes because his dad makes their food so bland so I feel sorry for him. But if you were to take him some of your food Im sure it would be even better!" Clarissa exclaims with forced enthusiasm. "Lee Yau? I didn't know he was enduring that. Maybe Ill start cooking an extra portion  when I make lunch and he can eat some with the kids...." Elly says kindly. (...........I dont know if I just helped or made it worse..... looks like the Yally is stuck at port for now.....) "Oh, maybe. Im gonna order some food from Andy though. Be right back!" Clarissa says with a smile and heads over the the counter. "Hey! I haven't seen you in here before! We've got various wines here, and they taste good. What will you have?" Andy says with a warm smile. "Umm.. actually I heard that you make some delicious shrimp... can I order some?" Clarissa shyly asks. "No problem! And since it is your first time here I throw in a glass of a good pairing wine on the house. Just give me a few minutes to cook them up and Ill bring them right out." Andy relays. Duke walks out from behind the bar just as Clarissa is thanking Andy, "Yo! How's it going?" Clarissa's face falls flat, "Im doing fine, just getting some food." He scratches his head at her sudden change of tone but shrugs it off, "This is the best place in town to get it then, good food, good wine, and some killer tunes. Im about to play a new song tonight, let me know how you like!" He says with a smile, patting her back and heading on stage. The upbeat Jazz musics stops and Duke begins playing Acoustic and singing. (Ugh I still cant stand that playboy, but at least his voice isnt that bad.) She turns back to Andy, "Hey that reminds me, I found this weird looking cap a couple weeks ago with a red crown on it. Is it a special kind of beer or something?" Andy shakes his head, "The beers the same but that cap is special. If you bring it in Ill give you 50 coins, its a promotion of mine going on right now." Clarissa taps on the bar, "I would but it is actually Jim's, Ill tell him about it though." Andy makes a hestitant face, "Ah... Jim cant use that promotion until he pays off his tab... It's fine, if you find them and bring them in Ill honor it." She nods and heads back to her seat, hanging her backpack on the back of the chair. 10min goes by and Andy brings out some steaming Wine Cooked Shrimp and a glass of red wine, "Here ya go! Be careful, it is hot." He says as he places the plate and glass in front of her. Clarissa's mouth waters at the smell, and she sips on her wine as she waits for the shrimp to cool. After a couple minutes she takes a bite and melts like butter in her chair. (Oh man... Marry me Andy. Ill marry you just for your food. You can do whatever you want, whenever you want just give me this daily.) She thinks with utter pleasure from the taste. Pretty soon the whole thing is gone, though she tried to savor it as slowly as possible. Andy comes over to grab the plate and empty glass. "Hey Andy, do you have a girl you like?" Clarissa asks nonchalantly but Andy tenses up and freezes mid grab. "Awah... hewo... ahhhhhhh" He responds while staring at Elly with a blush on his face. (Dude... that was not English.... and seriously could you be anymore obvious? Whelp there goes my breakfast in bed dreams...) She pats his back in pity and hands him the plate, he wobbles away. Fully satisfied she reclines back in her chair for a bit and starts dozing off. [You forgot to move the character! They fell asleep waiting for you to do something. Lol jk]