Rami Malik as Brendon clement

                "I called your name out so many times but you didn't listen" Darren said looking at both of us and then the mess.

"I'm sorry.  we were -we uhm we were.." I scratched my head thinking of something "playing? Yes! Playing"

"Playing. I see" he said putting his hands in his pockets.

"Won't you introduce me to your friend?" He asked arching his eyebrows.

"Yea-"

"Hi I'm Darren Skinner , Hayley's - "  "my good new friend" I said cutting him off before he says something stupid. He put his hand out for Brendon to shake and looked at me strangely

Brendon turned to me as well, both of their expressions matching. "Brendon meet my new friend Darren and Darren this is -" I licked my lips.

'Make him want to not marry you.'

"This is my boyfriend Brendon " I introduced eachother. Hitting myself with a huge log and slapping myself multiple times in my head.

I looked at Brendon with hesitation . His eyes were the size of saucers and he was staring straight ahead.

"This is that Boyfriend?" Darren asked eyeing me slowly.

What's said is said.

"Yes" I said trying to seem as sincere as possible.

He then looked at Brendon as if judging him.

"Do you need anything Darren?" I asked . The sooner he goes the better it is for me.

"Because we have work to be doing " I ushered him out till the cashiers. He left looking unsure.

How did he know where I worked?

"Hayley?" I heard Brendon's voice and I closed my eyes.

I slowly turned around already regretting what I said.

"I didn't  understand what you said out there but we need to talk about it" all I could do was nod.

"Tomorrow after shift? Exotica " he said turning back and walking away to put back all the things and clearing the mess we made.

I slumped against the counter .

Where is my life going?.

     I stood in front of 'exotica' fiddling with my bag the next day.

It was a small restaurant with few chairs and tables outside and many more inside. Small flowers pots were put up on the walls and yellow lights lit up the whole place.

I pushed open the door , slowly stepping inside. I could feel my nerves pricking.
All through the way here I was having a mental battle . I was debating whether or not I should tell Brendon  the truth and I decided that, I will tell him the truth.

Brendon was sitting on one of the last tables. I started walking towards him. He had his head downwards his phone in his hand. As soon as he lifted his head and he saw me he waved his hands . The joy clear on his face.

I gave a fake smile and walked faster . He quickly got up coming to the other side and pulling a chair out for me to sit.

If this was to happen in another situation, I would've found it extremely sweet.

I took a deep breathe in ."look Brendon I just want to make things clear" I started.

"Before we begin Hayley.Do you want to order anything ? It would save time" he suggested grinning and moving his hand around.

Two things he did when he was very happy or excited.

"Sure" I said and he called for a waiter .

I took a look over the menu.

"Good evening. Are you two ready to order?" The petite waiter asked looking between us.

"I'll have spaghetti with meatballs and you?" Brendon asked.

"Alfredo chicken pasta" I said looking at the waiter .

"Drinks?"
"Normal water for both of us please"

When the waiter 'Susan' walked away Brendon turned to face me.

"Look Hayley I don't know what happened back there in the store but I just wanted to make something clear. " he breathed out slowly and closed his eyes.

"I like you. I really really really like you and I wanted to get this off of my chest. I have always liked you from the day that  I met you and I have ever since wanted to be with you and when you said that I was your boyfriend I felt butterflies all in my stomach. I know it sounds very cheesy but it's true. I'm not sure why you said that I'm your boyfriend but I assume that you might like me. I mean that's the only reason why you would say that-" he went on.

"Brendon you are rambling" I interfered . "Sorry" he blushed looking down.
"But you do like me . Right?" He asked looking at me.

The smile that was adorning his face was so precious. I didn't want to hurt his feelings. What he said was so sweet and nice.

"I like you Brendon" I said trying to not close my eyes or cringe. I smile at him trying to assure him.

He smiled bright , his teeth showing as he took my hand in his.

"I'm so glad that you like me. You have no idea how long I've waited to do this" he said bringing my hand to his lips and kissing it.

"Hayley?" He asked looking in my eyes. "Will you do the honour of being my girlfriend?" He stared deep in my eyes as if trying to hypnotise me.

"Yes" I said my voice cracking a bit due to hesitation.

"Great" he said moving back and wiggling his shoulders.

"Here's your food " the waiter arrived after a few minutes of awkward silence , for me that is. She set down our plates in front of us and moved away . "Enjoy"

We began eating our food. All through the meal Brendon tried making conversations and I half heartedly replied to him . He was too oblivious to my mood ,mostly because he was too happy with our new 'relationship status'.

After we finished our dinner , after fighting over who will pay the bill Brendon finally payed and we walked out.

"I will see you off till the parking lot" he said putting out his hand before me.

I places my hand in his and started walking with him. When we reached my car he seemed to be nervous about something.

I turned towards him and looked at him. He opened  his mouth as if to say something but then leaned in . He was so close to kissing me but I moved my head back and licked my lips.

He took the hint and moved away too . "Too soon?" He asked turning his head to the left.

"Yeah. Sorry" I said not feeling sorry.

"No no it's not your fault " he said as I climbed into my car . "Have a nice night" he said, closing the door.

I rolled down the window and said "you too".

After rolling the window back up I banged my head on the head rest.

How many more lies Hayley?.

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My midterms are coming up and I haven't prepared much 😭

However
Do you think that Hayley did a right thing?
Will Darren find out?

Let me know what you think