Okay, now!

The woman across from him commented on the rich taste of the chocolate mousse.

Now!

She laughed at the odd expression her date had and reached over a tissue to dab away a bit of whipped cream from the corner of his mouth.

NOW!

Ash gently grabbed Melody's wrist as she lowered her arm and sighed heavily. She shot him a look of confusion.

"What's wrong Alvin?"

He sighed again. She twisted her wrist free of his hold and drew it close to her.

"Alvin?"

Finally, Ash looked up and he could tell she already knew it. Her hazel eyes were already overflowing with tears that had yet to make their descent down her cheeks. Her pink glisten lips trembled slightly.

"I'm sorry Melody," was all he could say. He had never done this before. What was he supposed to say? He'd never been on this end and always thought how heartless the other person must be to initiate a break up. But now, he knew. It wasn't all that easy being on either side of an ending relationship.

"I just want you to know the truth," Ash stated and took a quick deep breath, ready to reveal his true identity. After the talk with Brock earlier that morning and his own contemplations throughout the afternoon, Ash had decided that the sweet young woman before him at least deserved to know who he really was.

Especially after how all throughout dinner, Melody kept throwing him little hints that indicated she had, indeed, fallen for him. Which only made this process much more difficult.

Melody shook her head, still refusing to let the tears fall. Instead, she carefully placed her cloth napkin on the table and stood. "It's okay," she said in a tight voice. "I get it. It's only been one week anyway so what was I expecting? That's why I signed up for a service. To help me find my soul mate which I guess isn't you."

"Melody I –" Ash tried to speak, telling her she was wrong on what she was saying, but was interrupted.

"Thank you for a lovely evening Alvin. I wish you the best in life," Melody continued before snatching up her black purse from the table and scurry out of the room, leaving Ash alone at the table and very glad that looks could not kill from the way the patrons of the restaurant glared at him.

Ash signed from his mouth, takes a quick sip from the glass beside him and spoke. "Well, that went interesting"

"I can't believe we get to come here!" Shauna squealed into Serena's ear as they carefully climbed out of the cab.

Serena paid the driver and grinned at the expression of excitement filling Shauna's features as she gazed up towards the top of the skyscraper.

"Have you been here?"

"Nope. This will be my first time and it looks pretty ritzy restaurant," Serena explained.

Shauna squealed again as they made their way towards the building.

Since the restaurant was located on the 120th floor of the Oak-owned office building, there was a special side entrance that had its own red carpet that stretched from the curb to the door. A velvet awning covered the entire path and as they walked inside to the little lobby and towards one of the many glass elevators that allowed you to look out into the whole city, their heels clinked against the marble flooring.

They chose the nearest elevator and the pressed the 'up' button. Within seconds, the sleek glass doors slid open but to Shauna and Serena's shock, a sobbing woman dashed out, her hair coming out in wisps.

She bumped into Serena and briefly looked up to mutter an apology.

"Melody?" Serena exclaimed in shock. What on earth has happened? Why was the young woman before her practically breathing hard with sorrow?

Shauna came around the side and put an arm around Melody without hesitation. "There there. Come, lets sit down here," she said, leading her towards a couch.

After making a quick call to Calem and informing him they'd be slightly delayed, Serena joined the others on the couch, sitting on the other side of Melody so that she and Shauna create a protective shield around the still crying woman.

Serena takes a tissue out of her purse and handed it to Melody who took it gratefully. As her tears finally subsided becoming less intence, she dabbed her face. With a shuddering breath and whispered, "He dumped me!"

"Oh you poor poor thing!" Shauna cried out and hugged her.

Serena softly rubbed her back. So Alvin had dumped Melody. This was an interesting development indeed:. Serena couldn't help but feel angery, however. This was legal on the normal matchmaking procedure!

The papers she gave out to her clients clearly stated that if one wished to cease connection with the other, given that the meetings were still in the initial phases, then they were to go through her. Not go out on a date to the fanciest restaurant and then dump your partner right then and there!

Serena wondered if Alvin was still upstairs as she wrapped her arms around Melody whose breathing was normal. But If he was, she'd like to go up there and smack him across the despicable man's face for breaking this poor girl's heart like this.

There were rules and protocol for a reason, even in the world of matchmaking! And it was to prevent problems exactly like this one. oh poor melody

"Thank you," Melody finally said, lifting her head.

Serena and Shauna depart their arms as she stood with a shaky smile. "It's just that, with my career and always going places, I've never actually had a relationship and I've never really liked a guy in such a short amount of time. That's why I thought maybe he was the one....but I guess he's not."

Serena's heart went out to her client. Love was not an easy thing to deal with you could say. There are couples around the world who had heartbreaking break ups and upsetting moments on their date or relationships, but most have bypassed this obstacle and went through with their love in beyond.

"Serena you've been so great with helping me out! I really appreciate it," Melody continued.

Serena stood and gave Melody one more hug. "It was my pleasure to be able to meet you. And listen, you are more than welcome to come back and we can certainly try again. There are so many better fish in the sea!"

With a small sweet smile, Melody nodded. "Perhaps. Anyways," she finally shook her head and cleared her throat, changing her expression to something a bit more normal. "It seems like I'm keeping you two ladies from your dates. Thank you as well," she said turning to Serena. "We don't know each other but you've been too kind."

Shauna smiled as she stood. "Hey! we girls have to stick together in times like this!"

"Thank you," Melody said. "Well, you kids have fun now!"

Serena watched as Melody strode out of the lobby with a certain strength radiating from her. She turned to Shauna and swept a hand towards the direction of the elevators. "Well then. Shall we?"

Shauna nodded. They once again pressed the button and this time when the doors slid open, no one rushed out and the two women stepped in.

"It's so gorgeous!" Shauna commented as they stared out through the clear glass walls. Night-time hadn't quite set in but the sky was already changing colors, a mixture of blue fading away into pale pink with a tinge of orange.

"I bet by the time we're seated upstairs, we'll get to watch the sunset!" Serena predicted.

They stood in silence for a few moments as the elevator took them higher and higher, simply taking in the pictures view and enjoying the ride.

Finally, Shauna asked, "So, did Calem tell you who my blind date is going to be?"

Serena shook her head. "Nope."

"Hm."

"Stop worrying!" Serena said putting a hand on Shauna's shoulder. "I'm sure things will be fine."

"It's just that – Well uh...I kind of haven't been on a date in a while. Last time when the guy found out I was a fortune teller, he sort of stood me up."

"Ah. Well, this guy doesn't know you're a fortune teller yet so he can't stand you up since he's already here with Calem!"

Shauna rolled her eyes. "Thank you for that logic."

"Anytime."

After that, they didn't say anything else as the elevator came to a halt. They stepped out onto the thick, royal blue carpet, exchanging excited grins at one another. They had come out into yet another lobby which led to a set of glass doors which Serena assumed to be the restaurant itself. But before they could enter, they would have to find their dates.

There were several people mingling in the lobby, drinks in hand, no doubt waiting for a table and Serena signaled to Shauna to follow her into the crowd when she thought she spotted a man flipping his long shouldered hair.

"Calem!" Serena called out when she was confirmed it was her date.

The man turned and waved back, walking up to Serena. He took her soft hand, kissed it as he did earlier, and twirled her around, much to Serena's delight. "You look absolutely stunning, and gorgeous as well. Like a model yourself."

The flirty compliment made Serena's cheeks madly blushed like a pink petal, heart beating in seconds from the handsome man.

"I'm glad I asked you what color you'd be wearing," Calem continued, pointing to his own tie which matched Serena's dress.

"I'm glad you asked too," Serena said with a soft smile. "So, where's your friend?" she asked finally as Shauna sidled up to make her presence be known.

Calem looked around in confusion. "Hm. He was here just before you two ladies got here." Upon seeing Serena's frown he quickly said, "Oh don't worry. He hasn't left. I think he went – oh here he comes now!"

Serena looked around, trying to figure out which of the many men in the room might be Shauna's blind date and hoping beyond hope it would be someone decent both in personality and looks.

"I guess I should thank you Calem, for inviting me along. I've been dying to come here!" Shauna gushed with a smile just as a man walked over. Before Calem could make the introductions, Serena had beaten him to it, stepping up to the man.

"Gary Oak?"

The tall man made an appearance and stood beside Calem with a playful smirk formed on his lip setting his daring eyes on the two ladies infront. 

"Why hello there...ladies"

Next chapter coming up.
And this book is Amour not Kalos, I repeat, not kalos.