Rosephanie, a barista from New Jersey, had seen many odd men in her young life, but none were quite as strange as a young man named Colin Albernon. Once he starts attempting to talk to her and seemingly get closer, she begins to wonder what his reas...
When the day of Whitney's flight came, I texted her repeatedly telling her to take care and that I'd miss her, but not one text came back in return. That alone made working all the more difficult.
I didn't even look at my customers as they ordered that day.
"Next please." I said in a monotone voice.
"One mint latte to go."
I looked up. Colin Albernon was standing right in front of me.
"You...?" I said quietly, "Why are you still here?"
He gave a confused look.
"Why wouldn't I be? Was I meant to go somewhere, Miss?"
"I thought you were going to London." I said, dumbfounded, "Whitney left this morning to meet you there."
His brow furrowed.
"Why would she do that? I told her I was leaving today so that she'd give up talking to me."
"She thinks she's in love with you, Mr. Albernon, that's why she left." I confirmed, "So now my best friend is probably landing in England right now and figuring out that you aren't there. Do have any idea how devastated she'll be?"
Colin gave me a look.
"It's not my fault that she took me literally. What am I supposed to do? Go to London?"
I scowled.
"You'd better apologize to her. She's probably heart broken, the poor girl." I scolded, "Whitney is a very sensitive person. She most likely cried all her tears by now."
As if on cue, my phone vibrated in my pocket.
*message from Whit*
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{Look at who I found'." It read, "Maybe you should join me. He has a twin brother! ;).}
I showed Colin the picture just before he burst out laughing.
"Pardon my reaction," He said through his laughter, "but the irony is impeccable."
I stared at the text.
*Whit is typing*
{I didn't see Colin on the plane, but the twins are better! Their names are Luke and Liam and they're super cute! One for you, one for me?}
*Replying to Whit*
[No thanks. I'll stay here. Have fun in London!]
I shoved my phone back into my pocket and glared at a seemingly out-of-breath Colin Albernon.
"Well," He managed at last, "I suppose this was actually a good accident. Don't you think?"
"In your case, perhaps so." I said simply, not allowing myself to say anything else.
Colin gestured towards a table near the large window of the shop.
"Care to join me?" He asked me.
I smiled slightly.
"I guess I can spare a few moments. We close soon anyway." I replied, folding my apron and setting it on the counter.
