Two extraordinary men find themselves captivated by a woman of intricate allure, whose heart seems unattainable. These men, driven by their unwavering love, are willing to defy all odds, even if fate conspires against them, in their quest to win her...
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As the clock struck 6 in the evening, Kelan prepared to embark on his night shift at the restaurant. Parking Raymond's car down the street, he made his way up the hill towards his workplace. Despite trying to appear calm and collected, deep down he longed for her to reach out to him. The memory of their shared kiss in the neighborhood lingered in his mind, refusing to fade away. The enchanting moment had left an indelible mark on him, making it difficult to erase the beautiful image from his thoughts.
Lost in his reverie, he walked towards the restaurant with a gentle smile adorning his face. Unbeknownst to him, a woman crossed the street in front of him. Suddenly, recognition dawned upon him, causing his steps to halt abruptly as he realized that it was the friend he had grown close to in the recent days.
Kelan was pleasantly surprised to encounter Erica, the remarkable woman whom he had forged an unexpected friendship with. A warm smile spread across his face as he called out her name, "Erica?" From a distance, Erica had already spotted him and returned his smile as she made her way towards him.
"Kelan....Hi.....starting your night shift?" Erica responded, leaning in for a friendly kiss on the cheek.
"Yeah! But I'm still quite early....do you want a cup of coffee? I haven't seen you around here in the past couple of days!" Kelan suggested, observing Erica's expression closely. Something about her demeanor seemed a bit different, piquing his curiosity.
"I....I...really needed to talk to a friend....so, yes, I gladly accept your cup of coffee!" Erica admitted with a small smile. Kelan nodded in response, leading her inside the restaurant. As they settled at a table, Kelan couldn't help but notice the anxious demeanor of his friend. Her hands fidgeted restlessly on the table, betraying her inner turmoil.
"Here you go....two cappuccinos!" The waitress announced with a bright smile, her eyes lingering on Kelan. Returning the smile, Kelan watched his colleague disappear into the distance.
"Erica?...are you okay?" Kelan asked softly, concern evident in his voice as he observed her nervously sipping her coffee. Erica set down her cup and met his gaze, her eyes reflecting her inner turmoil.
"It's my friend, Kelan!" she confided with a hint of sadness. Kelan let out a scoff and leaned back in his chair.
"Her again? Did she force you to go on a strict diet again? Erica, I told you that you need none of that nonsense! You're beautiful just the way you are!" Kelan responded, irritation creeping into his voice. He had heard plenty about this friend who seemed to wield a negative influence over Erica. Kelan was fed up with the insensitivity and ridiculous methods this friend used to try and help Erica.
"It's not what you think!" Erica attempted to explain, but Kelan quickly interjected, cutting her off before she could defend herself as she often did.
"Erica, I know we've only been friends for a short period of time, but I can see that your friend doesn't have your best interests at heart! Who puts a friend through such extreme dietary restrictions? I've told you before, you should approach weight loss in a healthy manner! Let me be your personal chef, I can help you achieve your goals in a much better way!" Kelan expressed, not allowing her a chance to respond. However, Erica reached out and grasped his hand on the table, surprising him and causing him to fall silent immediately.
