Against All Odds (spin-off of The Three Queen Bees and Me)

Chapter 28- The Art of Forgiving

"Listen, lady I don't make the prices I can't help it if your latte costs a dollar more than what it did before. Welcome to the economy." I sarcastically say to the middle aged lady in front of me who currently looks like she could reach over the counter and choke me out.

"I'm taking my business elsewhere." The Karen huffs storming off.

As my shift drags on I can't help thinking of Evelyn and now heartbroken she seems over Axial. To be honest I know some more information about her that I haven't shared.

I texted Camila asking her if she wouldn't mind bringing Evelyn over here so I could talk to her.

She surprisingly messages me back almost immediately agreeing to bring Evelyn to me.

The cafe's front door opens as Evelyn is the first to step inside. As I eye her I start to play with the loose braid in my hair as my anxiety starts to increase.

Evelyn narrows her doe eyes at me and does a complete one eighty towards the front door only for Camila's body to block her from leaving.

Camila leans forward toward her saying something to Evelyn as Evelyn bites the inside of her cheeks. Then she walks off ordering her usual and gets Evelyn something.

As soon as I see Camila guide Evelyn to a nearby booth I decide to follow.

"Hey." I simply say as I decide to sit right across from the two. Anyone with eyes could tell they are a couple. The way Camila's arm is draped protectively over Evelyn's shoulder.

Her usual hardened grey eyes softens she tries to steal glances at Evelyn. It's a look of a girl in love.

Feeling suddenly awkward staring at the two I glance around the cafe trying not to think about it too much.

I notice both girls are waiting on me to break the silence.

"I apologize. I shouldn't have kept Axial's secret from you. At the same time I felt a need to. It's really hard explain my reasonings." I lamely explain rubbing the back of my neck nervously.

Camila glares at me with dissatisfaction.

"Axial and I have history. A part of me wanted to stay far away from her after what happened with her sister. Another part of me, a bigger part wants to reach out to her." I sigh annoyed at myself.

Evelyn looks like she has no words to say to me so I decide to continue to talk.

"It's because of you we have grown closer. Not just with Axial but Camila too. You have this uncanny ability to make people get along." I confess as Evelyn looks at me with disbelief. I take a sip of my coffee and I am glad I did now and not when Evelyn says what she says next.

"Fiona, I think I know why you're protective of Axial. It doesn't have to do with her sister's death. You have fallen for her, haven't you?" Evelyn asks as her eyes widen like the puzzle pieces were finally coming together.

I am flabbergasted as I have no words to offer this beautiful brunette in front of me. I'm in love with Evelyn. How could I love Axial too? Even if I did does that mean I don't really love Evelyn?

I could feel my brain starting to slowly melt away in my skull from all the overthinking.

"Fiona, it's okay. I of all people know what it's like to love more than one person." Evelyn confesses as she tries to reach for my hand across the table.

I let her lace her fingers in mine. It felt warm and comforting like Evelyn always makes me feel.

"I just didn't know how you would feel. I still love you." I confess because it's the truth. My feelings for Axial are conflicted and complicated. My feelings for Evelyn seems to be more clear at least I think so.