The elderly gentleman took it to heart, grinning from ear to ear. "It's settled, then. Until next time, goodbye."
Allison waved cheerfully, "Goodbye."
Once Watson and his crew disappeared down the street, Allison turned to her best friend, Sabrina.
With arms crossed and a teasing glint in her eye, she asked, "Alright, spill it. What's up with you and Brian?"
Sabrina swallowed hard, her cheeks turning a shade of pink as she fiddled with her lip. "Allie, I..."
"Can't find the words, huh?" Allison shot a knowing look at Brian. "Brian, care to fill me in?"
"Allison, don't give me that look," Brian said, rubbing his nose awkwardly. "It's kinda intimidating."
"This isn't the place for a heart-to-heart," Allison replied. "Let's chat somewhere else."
Brian offered, somewhat sheepishly, "I was about to grab dinner with Sabrina. I've got a private room upstairs. Want to join?"
"Sure," Allison agreed.
As they stepped back into the elevator, Allison's mind was a whirlwind of thoughts.
Brian had been in her life for ages, always like a big brother. Then, when Brian's dad married Sabrina's mom, Sabrina became his stepsister. What started as Brian's aloofness turned into him taking Sabrina everywhere. To Allison, they seemed just like siblings who got along super well.
She never thought they'd end up like this...
They arrived at the private dining room.
Allison raised an eyebrow.
The place was decked out like a romantic getaway for two. A vase of roses sat on the table, petals scattered across the glass, and the flickering candlelight created an intimate vibe. Romance was the name of the game.
Allison sighed and pulled out a chair, "So, when did this all begin?"
She didn't mean to be harsh, but Sabrina was closer than family. To find out Brian was dating her best friend? It was a lot to process.
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