S.P.E.C.T.O.R-Chapter 555: Prima Flemming
“Welcome back, Miss Hopkins and party,” a hostess who stood behind the hostess station said politely as they all entered the restaurant.
“Thank you, Sarah. I hope you're doing well.” Emma replied and asked.
“Very well, thank you. We have prepared your table,” Sarah replied before asking, “Would you like to be seated straight away or visit the bar first?”
“I think we will proceed straight to the table,” Emma replied as she knew that Tephe was very excited to try more Earth food.
“Very well, this way please,” Sarah said with a smile before leading them through the restaurant.
The restaurant itself made extensive use of copper, plush carpets and deep, rich tones, and as they passed through it, the other guests couldn’t help but turn and observe their party before discussing them with those they were dining with.
Sarah led the group to the largest table that was situated in the very centre of the restaurant, when Tephe suddenly noticed something and eagerly pointed to it while saying, “Look, isn’t that one of those pianos?”
“That’s correct,” Emma replied while Sarah and the other patrons who heard Tephe wondered why it sounded like she had never seen one before.
“Adam, Adam, will you play us a song?” Tephe asked excitedly.
“I’m not sure if customers are allowed to play it,” Adam replied as he gave Tephe an apologetic smile.
“The piano is free for our customers to play if they wish to do so,” Sarah stated.
“See, see,” Tephe said excitedly.
“I would also like to hear you play again,” Stacey remarked.
“Personally, I think Lorelie should join him and sing for us,” Rowena suggested with a smirk.
“That’s fine, but how about we eat first?” Lorelie suggested.
“True, we can’t have the universe's top diva singing on an empty stomach, can we?” Aphrodite asked with a smirk.
“Diva?” Sarah asked in surprise as she stared at Lorelie.
“Is something wrong?” Lorelie asked kindly.
“No, nothing miss, my apologies,” Sarah said apologetically before adding, “Please enjoy your meal.”
“That was a bit strange,” Stacey remarked as they all took their seats.
“Most likely because Lorelie here doesn’t act anything like a diva,” Emma said with a smile as she signalled for a waiter to come over.
“Yes, Miss Hopkins?” the waiter asked politely before Emma ordered several different wines.
“What do you mean?” Aphrodite asked curiously after the waiter left.
“I take it Mr Spencer never explained the meanings the word diva has here on Earth?” Emma asked as she gave Adam an amused smile.
[Superhearofangirl (Earth): Oh dear.]
[1000yearsofdeath (Earth): Oh, he’s screwed. Kekeke.]
[OfficialKasumi (Aqua Primus): What?]
“It’s fine if you just address me as Adam, Miss Hopkins,” Adam replied before taking a drink of water.
“Only if you start addressing me as Emma, Adam,” Emma replied happily.
“Very well, Emma.”
“Please do explain the meaning of the word diva that you mentioned,” Rowena stated with curiosity before looking at Adam and asking, “Why didn’t you tell us it meant something else here on Earth?”
“It never came up and I didn’t see the point in mentioning it since I never thought I would return here,” Adam replied with a shrug.
“So what do they mean, honey?” Lorelie asked sweetly.
Adam sighed before explaining, “The first meaning is that diva is the title given to celebrated female opera singers, which is a type of music here on Earth.”
“That doesn’t sound too bad and it’s actually quite accurate,” Lorelie replied.
“True, unfortunately, there's also a far less appealing meaning,” Emma stated.
“Which is?” Aphrodite asked with interest.
Emma, however, didn’t reply and just smiled at Adam with amusement.
[Justiceistruth (Earth): I wouldn’t do that streamer.]
[AlamoMatador4thewin (Earth): For once, I agree with you.]
[Noobkiller9000 (Earth): Don’t say it.]
[LadyErkath (Alastor): Ok, now I’m really interested in what it means.]
Adam sighed again before saying, “A self-important person who is temperamental and difficult to please.”
As Adam finished, the smiles of Lorelie, Rowena and Aphrodite seemed to become rather forced.
[Whostolemyduck (Earth): Oh boy, he’s done for.]
[OracleRomy (Elysium): Oh my.]
[LadyErkath (Alastor): HAHAHAHAHA.]
[Phoenixempress (Fenix Nest): Hahaha, that’s priceless.]
[OfficialKasumi (Aqua Primus): …]
[NonpareilRaphilia (Aaru): Still want to be a diva, Kasumi?]
“Hehe, well, it’s quite accurate in regards to one of our divas,” Stacey remarked with a chuckle as she looked at Aphrodite.
“That brat's been back less than a day and we already have ten dead,” Sebastian said in an annoyed tone as he read the report in front of him before looking up at his assistant and asking, “Do we know who these two were that he killed in the Grand Alamo Hotel and why they were armed?”
“Our background check shows they are Andria and Philip Marshal, the married assassins that do jobs for the Williams family,” The assistant replied.
“Oh, them, well, no loss there,” Sebastian remarked before asking, “Do we know where the brat went after leaving the hotel?”
“London, sir,” The assistant replied.
“London?” Sebastian asked in surprise before adding, “Are you sure?”
“Fairly sure, sir,” The assistant replied before picking up the TV remote to change the channel to the BBC World Service and turn up the volume.
“This is Lucy Lightweave reporting live from the Prima Flemming restaurant in London’s famous Notting Hill.
As you can see behind me, there is an unknown large black object that is parked in Prima Flemmings carpark and according to eyewitness reports, the object suddenly appeared in the sky above the restaurant before landing.
Multiple individuals then proceeded to disembark and enter Prima Flemming, including American businesswoman Emma Hopkins.
Eyewitnesses also state that the only male among the group claimed that the object in question was a space shuttle.
The BBC have contacted experts in the space industry who had advised us that no known shuttle of that design exists.”
Lucy Lightweave was about to continue when an expensive car pulled up outside the restaurant and a beautiful young woman climbed out of the back door.
“Ladies and gentlemen, it appears that the owner of Prima Flemming, Stacey Flemming, has just arrived. Let's see if we can get a word.
“Miss Flemming, Lucy Lightweave of the BBC, can you tell us what that is and who owns it?”
Stacey didn’t even respond or look at Lucy before she entered the restaurant.
“That was yummy,” Tephe said happily as she finished eating her meal.
“It was indeed very tasty,” Rowena stated.
“I should hope so, considering this is a top-class restaurant,” Emma replied.
“Can we hear you play the piano now, Adam?” Tephe asked hopefully.
Adam turned to Lorelie and asked, “What do you think?”
Lorelie smiled back at him before saying, “What would you like to perform?”
“Ladies' choice,” Adam replied, making Lorelie smile even more.
“Then how about Halo?” Lorelie asked, causing Adam to raise an eyebrow in surprise before he asked.
“Are you sure? Were you not planning to use that for your performance on Aqua Primus?”
“Yes, but I have an idea for a better song to perform there now,” Lorelie replied.
“If that’s what you wish,” Adam said before turning to Stacey and kissing her on the cheek, before saying, “Excuse me for a moment.”
“Of course,” Stacey said with a smile
Adam smiled back before standing up and offering his hand to Lorelie, who took it while wearing a beautiful smile.
After she stood up, she allowed Adam to lead her towards the piano while the other women watched and waited for the song to start.
[Celebrityhunter69 (Earth): Oh shit, oh shit, oh shit, Diva Lorelie is going to sing again.]
[Superior4horns (Vinox 3): Wooo, I can’t wait.]
[OfficialMuriel (Aqua Primus): Neither can I. I’m also looking forward to hearing the streamer play that instrument again, as he was really good when he appeared at the UMB Cup opening ceremony.]
[LadyErkath (Alastor): I wonder what this song is like.]
[Noobkiller9000 (Earth): It’s a great song, I can’t wait to hear Diva Lorelie sing it.]
“Welcome, Miss Flemming,” Sarah, who once again stood behind the hostess station, greeted as she saw the owner of the restaurant and her boss enter.
Stacey nodded before asking, “Have there been any issues since Emma Hopkins' arrival?”
“Only the crowd and press that are gathering outside to look at that thing in the car park,” Sarah replied.
“Very good,” Stacey replied before entering the main restaurant with Charlotte following her.
“It looks like two of Miss Hopkins' guests are going to perform for us.” One of the other guests stated
“I hope they're decent.” Another replied.
“I can’t see Emma Hopkins being ok with them performing if they weren't.” A third added.
“What’s that the man just placed on the piano?” A fourth asked.
Adam took his uniband off and placed it on the piano before sitting down at it.
[DeverinianLordMalacoss (Deverinian 9): Why do you suppose he just took his uniband off?]
[NonpareilRaphilia (Aaru): I’m not sure.]
[OracleRomy (Elysium): There must be a reason, so let's wait and see what it is and in the meantime, enjoy Diva Lorelie singing.]
