The old man motioned for Gray to come closer with both hands. He was practically glowing with delight.
"Come, come, sit down!" he said, pulling out the chair across from him. For a moment, he didn't seem like an old guy. "Don't just stand there, Gray. You're making me feel old."
Gray hesitated for a moment. He was still mildly stunned. For a second, he kept glancing between the suited man and the old man, before he cautiously stepped forward until he arrived in front of them.
Even if he was still weirded out, he still took a seat.
The old man smiled warmly at Gray.
"I'm so glad you came, Gray. I've been looking forward to this all week."
Gray adjusted his blazer. His lips curled into a small smile.
"You said you wanted to thank me properly, sir. But I didn't expect… this."
Gray gestured vaguely at the elegant setup. With only them on the patio, he knew that it was just reserved for the three of them.
