Just a "Dream".

Chapter 5.

As soon as I pull open the door of the bakery I catch Ash glaring at me. I quickly avoid his gaze and make my way to the kitchen trying to avoid him.

“Crazy night ??” Anna grins at me, leaning by the counter.

“He’s gonna kill me” I discreetly nod in Ash’s direction ignoring her question and disappear in the kitchen.

 

Two hours later after completing a couple of batches of red velvet cupcakes I finally take my risks as I step out of the kitchen. I’m filled with glee when I don’t see my boss anywhere. I see Anna by a table serving a group of guys. She giggles as she rolls few strands of her hair around her slender finger as a dark haired guy tells her something.

I see Jack, another waiter sitting at one of the tall bar stools in the corner his earplugs pulled in as he seems to be fascinated by his phone. It’s funny how this bakery has 4 bar stools. Like who keeps bar stools at his shop without having a bar or even serving alcohol. Anyway did I tell you about Jack Frost. Yeah that is his real name, no joke. But he’s nothing like the cute animated guy from Rise of the Guardians. This 22 year old is in love with black color. Really he’s obsessed with black. Short black hair, black eyes, black t-shirts, black jeans, black shoes, black watch and even the little bracelets and beads he wears in his right hand are black. Not that he’s from emo category or anything. But I’ve never seen this guy in any other color. With his pale white skin color he’s like a walking talking character from 1950’s  black and white movies. But if you ignore he’s weird obsession he’s pretty cool. Funny, smart and kind of cute too. Overall he’s a nice guy.

“Veronica”

I cringe at the sound of the familiar loud voice.

Oh-uh… busted..

I turn around to see Ash walking inside the bakery. As he starts to make his way towards me his phone starts blaring. He pulls it out from his jeans pocket and frowns at the screen as he turns back and leaves the bakery.

“Excuse me?” someone calls out as I’m about to rush back in the kitchen.

I look over my shoulder and see the same guy from the street, the one who I had bumped into. I try to avoid him by getting into the kitchen quickly but he calls again as I’m about to push the kitchen door.

“Hey..Hi!!” he says loudly as he waves his hand.

Too late I guess… might as well get his order.

I turn back around and paste a fake smile to my face as I hope that maybe he’ll not recognize me.

“Hey ..what would you like to have?” I say with a small smile pretending I don’t know him.

“Hi..! Remember me??” the blonde guy smirks.

That’s when I notice he’s clad in a light blue polo shirt and khakee shorts.

“Ofcourse..it’s not everyday I go bumping into blond guys and spilling coffee on them” I give up the façade and smile sheepishly.

“That’s ok” the dude laughs as I stand there awkwardly fake laughing.

“I’m Niall by the way”, the boy or ‘Niall’ says as he pulls out his hand.

“Veronica” I say as I shake hands with him.

“So what can I get you?” I ask again.

“How about have cold coffee with me?” Niall winks.

I just stare at him surprised..Wow that was quick! As I look at this guy properly for once I realize he’s not bad. Infact he’s anything but bad. He’s pretty fit. And I find his eyes the most intriguing. They are light blue but it’s as if they are emitting some sort of light or something. Boy! Do I sound a lot like the protagonist of a fanfic who is mesmerized by the boy!?

“..And that’s 30 seconds of you staring at me..” Niall speaks and I snap of my daze.

“I’m .. I’m sorry ..For both staring..and uh..coffee as well” I avert my gaze from Niall as I scan the area to see if Ash is back but I don’t find him anywhere.

“What?” I ask when I find Niall smiling at me.

“So come on…” he casually responds.

“Where?” I cock a brow.

“Coffee with me..” he says seriously.

“No…I’m sorry I have to work. So if you could please state what you want so I can get that for you and get back to work” I respond back equally serious.

“I just did right..I just stated what I want” smirks Niall.

I am about to ignore him and get back to work as I would normally do in such a situation when I look at him and freeze. He’s got the cutest smile ever with a single dimple. And those eyes…beautiful.

“I’m sorry I don’t do dates with customer” I say firmly though it’s a complete lie. I remember dating tall, dark and handsome, African American Rick Steele who I met when I first started working here.

“Oh ..it’s not a date…I don’t do dates.. ..” he trails off.

I wait for him to continue.

“… It’s …umm..getting acquainted?” he states or more like asks and I try my best not to smile. But he continues giving me that cute smile and I give in.

“You are interesting” I  smile.

“I take that as a yes so..” he responds

“Just this once .. But not now I’m working..” I cut him off.

“So after work.” He says conclusively.

“Cool.. And It..is..not.. a ..date” I emphasize again.

“Never.. ” he agrees as he rolls his lips in trying not to smile.

 “So what time you get done?” Niall questions as he shoves his hands in the pockets of his khakees.

“6 pm.. and now I gotta go. Bye” I say as I once again see Ash rushing towards me.

“See ya” Niall waves as I start walking towards Ash, how far could I avoid him anyways.

I meet him halfway.

“In the kitchen. Now” Ash commands as he walks past me.

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A/n: Anna Miller played by Ashley Benson-->(pic)

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