The traffic was relatively smooth, much to Nathaniel's relief. He also didn't have much difficulty looking for the street where the restaurant was located.
The clock pointed to eleven-forty, twenty minutes from the appointed time.
Nathaniel contemplated whether to wait in the car first or immediately go inside the restaurant. He managed to get a parking spot under a shady tree. The extended low branches helped to shield his car from the summer sun.
'I better head there first. The gifts... I'll just take the bouquets for now.'
Nathaniel decided after taking the bouquets from the front passenger seat. Slipping the phone and wallet inside his coat pocket, he headed out of the car.
'...I'm nervous again.'
Nathaniel felt his heart begin thumping heavily against his chest. He took a deep breath, hoping to chase away the returned sense of uneasiness.
