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Can't lie - Ali Gatie

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Dinner tonight?
-Roman.

Nicole rolls her eyes as she reads the message.

Lana had been right that morning when she told her that she shouldn't get too involved.

You'll get hurt Nicole- Thore were the exact words of her blonde friend.

The brunette had not heard her and had continued lossing herself in the story inside her head all morning until in the afternoon, a bouquet of roses, quite identical to her own, was taken to her boss's office.

Roman had called her five times that afternoon, she had not responded to any.

Now, Nicole was lying on her couch, with a glass of wine in her hand as she let her mind wander.

The sudden ringing sound causes the older twin to get out of her thoughts.

Without even seeing who it was, Nicole unlocks the insurance for whoever it was could enter.

After a few seconds of waiting, the Samoan enters through the door of her apartment, not surprising the brunette at all.

-Nicole, did you get my message?- Roman was breathing hard.

The elevator still did not work, which means that the darck-haired man had to climb three floors to reach his lover.

-Yes, I did- The woman says taking a long sip at her wine while crossing her legs.

-And?- Asks the man after an awkward silence.

Nicole stares at him incredulously.

She didn't know if he was kidding or he really didn't understand what was happening.

Did he really think I wouldn't see the flowers?- Nikki thinks.

-What are you trying to do Roman?- Nicole asks -I don't want lies, I don't want complications, just tell me what you want.

-What I want?- The Samoan asks confused.

-Yes, what do you want? Do you want me only for my body? Do you want to marry Alicia and continue using my body? You want me? You want her? You can't have us both.

Roman looks at her confused by the questions that had come out of her mouth.

-Did you think I wouldn't see the flowers you sent to Alice today? I am her secretary!

-Wait, I can explain that, Alicia is suspecting and had to do something about it...

Nicole shakes her head without believing what she was hearing.

-Roman, a week ago you told me that this was not something to kill your time, that it wasn't just about sex, that it meant something to you, but how can I believe you if you send roses to your girlfriend.

Roman could not help the small laugh that escaped his lips.

-Now it's funny.

-Sorry- Says the man still smiling as he slowly approached the older twin -It's just... Alicia had never claimed anything from me, just this morning.

He was getting closer to the female -She said that I didn't pay attention to her anymore and that she wanted a bouquet of roses... I knew you would see the flowers, I wanted to know how you would react... I like it.

Nicole watches as the man finishes approaching, standing in front of her, making her raise her head a little so she can look him in the eye.

Slowly, the man surrounds his arms around her.

Nikki doesn't move.

-I haven't changed my mind Roman, I don't mind losing my job- She says separating from Samoan -You can't have us both.

Slowly, the brunette makes her way to her room.

-Don't forget to close the door when you leave- Says the woman before closing the door of her room.

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Alexa smiles as she watches the brunette man open the restaurant door for her.

The waiter escorts them to one of the farthest tables from the place.

-Wow, this is more than what I expect- The blonde says as she sits in her seat.

-It's a simple restaurant- Allen says smiling while taking a seat in front of the female.

-I'm talking about you- Alexa laughs -You're behaving like a gentleman.

-Wasn't I always?- Allen asks smiling.

Alexa smiles and nods remembering all his acts in the times they dated.

The waiter came to take their order, of which Allen was in charge of ordering, asking exactly what Alexa had intended to ask, surprising her.

-How did you know I would like a lasagna?- Asks the little blonde somewhat surprised.

-Do you think I didn't pay attention when you told me it was your favorite food and that you would eat it whenever you had the chance?- Says the man smiling.

Alexa feels her cheeks turn pink and try to cover them with her hair.

-That's very nice of you Allen, thank you- Says the female.

-You're welcome- The brunette answers smiling.

When the food arrives, they both concentrate on enjoying it.

-I think we were hungry- Says the little blonde laughing to realize that they had not said a single word while eating.

Allen laughs slightly as he nods.

-I forget the good time that was spent with you- Confess the man.

-Why you invited me today Allen?- Asked the curious blonde.

Lexi didn't know his intentions, call her paranoid but she had left a relationship just a few days ago and had agreed to go out with him just to clear her mind.

Allen had cut all ties they had saying he was not ready for a serious relationship and now here he was, trying to gain a place in the blonde's heart knowing that things in her love life were not going well.

-I was an idiot Lexi- Allen confesses.

-Now I'm Lexi again- Says the blonde.

-I'm sorry, I was scared, I didn't want to hurt you and that's why I decided to get away and I instantly regretted it, I know I can make you happy, I know you're in a relationship right now but I can wait... I can wait as long as you want.

-I'm not in a relationship- Says the little blonde.

-I'm sorry to hear that- Says the brunette.

-Really?

-No- Confess the man, making somehow let out a light laugh in the females face.

-I'm not in a relationship, but I'm not ready yet.

-I'll wait as much as you want me to wait, I'll be right here waiting.

Alexa smiles at his words.

The female didn't know if she was doing well to give the brunette a second chance, all she knew was that she wanted to be happy.

Allen could make her happy, she knew very well.

The problem would be to get the damn Irish man out of her head.

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Walking lazily through the streets of Manhattan, Paige makes a stop at the closest cafe she had found.

The female had walked the entire Central Parck, thinking about what she would say to Seth when she saw him.

She felt stupid to appear again, she had acted so selfish and childish that she didn't know if it was worth the try.

Zak had told her that she should do it.

-What if he doesn't want to see me anymore? What if he hates me?- She had told her brother with great fear that morning before taking the flight.

-I've seen the way he looks at you, everything will be fine- Zack said.

The English woman places her bag on the floor and lets out a sigh waiting to be attended.

-Paige!

The mentioned one looks up scared at the cry of her name.

Quickly a smile apear in her face when she recognize then woman in front of her.

-Becky!- She exclaims seeing the Irish woman on the other side of the bar.

The orange-haired woman makes her way out of her work zone to reach her old friend and wrap her in a hug.

-What are you doing here?! - Says the English woman still surprised remembering that the last time she had seen her was in Dublin three years ago.

-Its a long story- Becky says separating from the hug.

-Oh my freaking God! - Paige says noticing her friend's belly -When did it happen?

A tremendous happiness invaded the body of the English woman to see her old friend pregnant.

-Also a long story- The Irish woman says again -I don't see the thing you call boyfriend stuck to you where is he?

-A long story, but I'm trying to fix it- Says the pale female.

-Paige?!

Both women turn to see the third person.

-Finn!- Paige almost screams.

-What are you doing here- The Irish man says confused -You're supposed to be in England.

-Well, she doesn't stay in a place much longer- Says the orange-haired woman.

-No! I'm talking about you should be in England, that's what Seth told me this morning.

-Seth?- Paige asks with concern.

-You keep in touch with Seth and you don't tell me- Becky says with a serious expression.

-He appears this morning for a coffee and told me that he would go looking for you- Says the blue-eyes, ignoring the claim of her best friend.

-Shit- Whispers the pale female -Try calling him, I'll go to the airport.

Paige never thought she would have to run back to the airport.

The raven-haired woman had taken a taxi that would take her all the way back to Brooklyn.

Arriving at the airport, she wasted no time searching for itineraries, quickly finding a flight to London-England that would depart in less than five minutes.

Desperately, the pale female runs to the right place, to find a lot of people lining up to board the plane.

The English woman shouts the name of her beloved making her way among the line of people.

-I'm sorry Miss but you cannot pass without a boarding pass- A flight attendant informs her.

-I know, but I need to pass, it's important ...

-I'm so sorry, but it can't happen- Says a security guard who was attentive to the scene.

About to lose her temper, the English woman hears her name being called.

She quickly turns around to find his beloved ready to board.

-Seth- Paige voice breaks when she sees her lover's face.

The two-toned was more careless than ever, he had not bothered to take care of his beard, the dark circles around his eyes were quite evident, his face was tired and his eyes shine when he saw those of the raven-haired beauty.

Seth wasted no time and advanced to his beloved to wrap her in his arms.

Paige could feel the two-toned body tremble.

-Am I dreaming?- Asks the man hiding his face in the neck of the female, inhaling her smell.

-No my love, I'm here, I'm sorry- Piage says feeling her heart break when she saw him so vulnerable.

-I'm sorry- The pale woman says again feeling like the man left little kisses on her neck.

-You're here now, is all that matters- Seth says -Oh God I missed you.

-Seth I have to tell you something- Says the female separating to look into his eyes.

-Not now- Seth says not wanting to ruin the moment.

-I have to say it, it's important- Paige takes the face of his beloved in her hands and he nods.

The female gives him a little kiss on the lips.

-I thought I couldn't make you happy, I thought you would be better off without me, that you deserved better... I'm so sorry my love, but I can't give you a family... I can't.

That's when the English woman feels her eyes fulling in tears and feels them fall down her face without any control.

-I don't care- Seth says now taking the face of his beloved in his hands to clean the tears that had fallen -While I have you I have everything, we can find another way.

-I know now, I'm so sorry...

The two-toned approaches his face and plants a deep kiss on the lips of his beloved, stealing all the air they had, rewarding for the days they had spent apart.

When they separated they were both smiling, not believing that they were finally together again.

-There's something else I want to do- The pale woman says smiling -I know I broke our engagement when I left- She says slowly separating from her beloved -That's why I want to do this.

Paige kneels and takes both hands of the two-toned.

-Seth Rollins, I screwed up, really bad, but I'm willing to improve for you, for me, for us. You make me a better person and that's only one of the reasons why I love you... Do you want to marry me?

Seth bites his lip thinking that he had already seen everything until then.

-How to say no to that face- Says the man approaching his fiancee to steal a short kiss.

The English woman stands up wrapping her arms around the neck of her fiance and her legs at his waist, making him take her thighs.

-I will have to tie you to the bed so you don't escape from me anymore- Says the two-toned noticing the applause and whistles of the people present at the airport.

-And what are we waithing for- Paige says leaving a small kiss on the forehead of her fiance.