In Between (Tale of 3 Hearts)

Chapter 7

My twin brother" Those three words kept ringing in her head as her eyes widened in realization.

The hair, the eyes, the tattoo, the voice, even the aura. It was two brothers all along. Handsome identical twins. It started making sense to her.

"Oh my God!" She cupped her mouth in her palms just as Antonia folded her hands, watching the show. "I never knew. I am so so sorry Bryan. I really am."

"No worries, the misconception happens time to time. I am really happy you got to know before it's late," he said with a knowingly smile. That dazzled Allison but she still had remorse of her recent behavior toward him.

"Are you sure though? I am forgiven? No grudges?"

Bryan tapped his finger on his nose as if to think for a second. "Well if you really want to apologize, like a real lady would, who am I to object? I guess you wouldn't mind doing that on a date night, huh?"

Allison wasn't sure but she thought she saw Antonia flinch a nano second there. Tempting as it may have seem, she was quite stunned by the offer but didn't want to waltz in and steal Antonia's dream crush. But on the other hand, Antonia was now flashing a genuine smile that's urging her to accept. So she did what she thought any rational girl would do.

"I'll think about it, Bryan."

"Great," he said. "And I'm sorry I've not called. It skipped my mind. Work has  been hectic and stressful. I'll beep you so you have my number too. I am sorry ok?" Then he slide from the booth and stood up.

"It's no..."

"Wait? You guys already exchanged numbers?" Antonia interjected.

"Yes, a few days ago. When we met," Allison said, avoiding the main detail.

"Glad this misunderstanding is over." He clapped his hands and added. "No need to pay ladies, it's all on the house." He smiled with a wink before walking back to his duties.

A brief smile appeared on Allison's face which was obvious for Antonia to see.

"You like him, don't you?" She inquired, lowering her head.

"That's ridiculous, Antonia. I clearly don't. He's nice and I was just being polite." Allison focused on eating her lunch.

"Then look me in the eye and say it again."

Allison knew Antonia's calm black eyes wouldn't allow her to throw a white lie at her face. Those eyes were too hypnotizing. It could possibly leave one in an abyss if one stared for too long too.

"Ok fine. I guess a little. He is a gentleman, you know? But it seem unfair to butt in on the guy you are having a crush on. I already feel guilty, again," she said, amidst chewing her food and Antonia followed suit.

"Yes I know. I see that. I guess this proves he sees me more as a friend. Moreover this crush stuff, is just a phase. I am not some teenage girl that's obsessed with Kpop and cries over rejection, so that's why I'm giving you a go ahead."

"I understand your point but trust me," she waved her soda straw to and fro. "I doubt I'm going on a date with him, not because I feel it's not right on you or I feel guilty though."

"Maybe if I give her an insight of what I mean, she will understand and not question me. Maybe not." My inner voice once again chimed in

"Are you straight?"

"Huh?"

"Sorry. I meant to say, are you into guys or girls?"

Allison had to clasps her mouth before she spit out the chums in her mouth on Antonia out of laughter.

"Come on. He's clearly one of those cliche handsome good looking guys. I recall you saying he's a gentleman plus I bet you guys would be perfect together." She curved a smile as she spoke.

"Perfect is just a fairytale."

"Oh." Antonia started getting dots of what Allison was referring to. "Were the guys that bad?"

Allison simply munched on her fries and nodded .

"Take another chance on people." She said as she caressed Allison's hand. Then she cast her head down on her food, eating in silence.

"One quick question, Tonia. He said the bill is on the house. Why? I mean he's just an employee, is that allowed? Can he afford all these?" Allison asked as she pointed at their orders.

With a full grin on her face she responded. "We are doing nicknames now, Allie? Well, that's where you got it all wrong. He isn't just an employee .He can afford all these," Antonia gestures to their foods "Because he owns Delectable Cafe." A week after, Allison was left without supervision to cater for her boss's needs nevertheless determined to make the best impression.

After preparing for work and eating breakfast her grandma set, in high spirits, she left the apartment towards Fashion Fay. Reaching the company's door, she stopped abruptly.

"Damn it." She cursed under her breath at her forgetfulness. "I knew I forgot something."

Checking her watch, Allison noticed she had time to spare so she went to the coffee shop. It was autumn and although the early morning sun was up, the cold breeze was blowing the fallen dried up leaves as it laid scattered on the bare ground. This gave her another reminder to change her wardrobe to help adapt her new environment. On reaching the shop, she saw a woman impeding the entrance.

From her appearance, she looked quite classy. Her outstanding figure clearly attracts attention just like Miss May. A blonde with perfectly curled hair leaning on her shoulders. Her straight dress which stopped below her knees was of light ivory color, spotted black dots, accompanied with pale yellow heels to match. Her dark shades prevented Allison from revealing her eye color but as she stood still appreciating this beauty, the lady noticed. She looked up, stared at Allison before she removed her shades. Her eyes color were jade. Daring.

"Can I help you?" Her voice came out fluent with a mix of rudeness.

Allison quickly snapped out of her admiration. "You are blocking the entrance, I was hoping you would step aside?"

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