twins ~ j.m.b (UNFINISHED)

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Reign

"Joey- Mr Birlem, you know how I stand. If your therapy goes well, we can pursue a friendship, okay?"

"Fine" he sighed

"I'll see you next week. Try and spend some time with Jay and distract yourself" I said, standing up to walk to the door

I opened it, allowing him to walk out

"See you soon" I smiled

"Bye" he replied as he sauntered away down the corridor

Closing the door behind me, I went to go and sit back in my chair next to my desk. My phone rang in my desk drawer as I slumped in my seat. As I look my phone out to see who was ringing me, I saw a number I didn't recognise

Wearily, I answered it, holding it to my ear

"Hey, is this Reign?" They asked

The voice was deep, husky, and one I didn't recognise

"Uh yeah. Sorry, but who's this?" I asked

"It's Ethan from the coffee shop. Remember?"

The voice soon matched the man who I spoke to when I got my tea that morning

"Oh, sorry how rude of me. Of course I remember. How are you?" I asked

"I'm good thank you. I was uh, I was just wondering if you were free sometime this week" he spoke through the phone

He sounded nervous which made me smile

"I'm not doing anything tomorrow and Sunday, why?" I questioned

"Well, I was just wondering if you wanted to go out somewhere, I don't know, for food maybe"

"Are you asking me on a date, Ethan?" I giggled

"Maybe" he chuckled

"Sure, I'll go" I smiled to myself

I gave him my address and we arranged a time for 6pm tomorrow

"Okay, great. I'll see you then" he said

"Bye" I spoke cheerily before ending the call

I sat in my office for the rest of the afternoon, typing up patient profiles, waiting to go home

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I wrapped my towel around me, heading into my bedroom and sitting in front of my dressing table. I began putting on some light make up consisting of: foundation, concealer, blush, bronzer, highlight, mascara and false lashes

Looking at my reflection in the mirror, I smiled as I took my hair out of the scruffy bun. I brushed out the knots and loosely curled the ends

As I stood up, I fully dried myself before putting on a new pair of underwear and a strapless bra. I slipped a sleek black dress off of a hanger and pulled it up my body, smoothing out the wrinkles

I sprayed on some deodorant and my favourite perfume that I only wear for special occasions because of the extortionate price

I fastened my black heels around my ankles and grabbed my bag, carefully walking downstairs so that I didn't fall

The time was 5:50, so I was a little early. Slipping on my grey suede jacket, I sat on the sofa, waiting for a knock at the door

Sure enough at exactly 6pm, I heard a knock erupt through my silent apartment. Grabbing my bag,  I walked over to the door, opening it to see Ethan in smart trousers and a tight white button up which was rolled up at the sleeves

I looked up and smiled at him warmly as he brung his left arm out from behind his back, handing me a single royal blue rose

Holding it up to my nose, I breathed in the heavenly scent, taking in the saturated colour

"Thank you, Ethan. You really didn't have to" I smiled as I opened the door further, stepping back

I walked to the kitchen and placed the single flower in a cup of water in my sink

"I wanted to, I thought it'd be a good start" he chuckled

I turned and smiled as we walked out of my apartment, locking it after I'd walked out. His arm looped around my waist as we walked out of my apartment block together, soon making it in the car park

The ground was wet with puddles scattered from the rain that fell a few hours ago. He led me to a shiny black BMW which he soon unlocked

I can't lie, I was quite impressed with his car choice. Opening up the passenger door, he allowed me to sit inside before gently closing it and getting in the driver's side

"I like your car" I complimented

"She's quite old but I love her. A quick clean and she's good as new" he replied, lightly patting the steering wheel before turning the keys in the ignition and starting the engine

He began driving down the twisted roads, passing many places that I recognised well. Turning a few more corners, he turned into a car park, finding a space close to the restaurant door

We stepped out of the car and he locked it afterwards, once again snaking his arm around my waist. He was confident, I liked it

Walking together into the restaurant, we stopped at the front desk area

"Do you have a reservation?" The waitress asked us

"Yeah, Dolan at 6:30" Ethan replied

Looking at the book, she nodded, writing something down before guiding us to an empty table

"Here's the drinks menu, I'll be back soon to get your order" she smiled before walking off

"So, Dolan huh?" I giggled

"Yeah. I don't think I caught yours" he replied

"Wilson. I hate my last name, let's not go there" I chuckled

"Aw why? I like it. Reign Wilson. Sounds professional" he complimented

"Well thanks. I still don't like it" I laughed

He laughed along before the waitress came over

"What drinks can u get you both?" She asked

"Can I have a glass of red wine please" Ethan smiled

"Any preference sir?" She asked

"No, just get me a nice one please" he shook his head

"And for you ma'am?" She asked, turning to me

"Uh, can I have a glass of white please" I smiled

"Sure, any preference or?"

"No, just get me a nice one please" I said, mocking Ethan

She smiled, nodded and walked away

"Stop mocking me, I didn't know what to say" he chuckled shyly

I laughed along, wondering what the rest of the night would hold

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