Yasmín

Starbucks, Saturday November 4th

"Can I get a Strawberry Refresher Venti without the strawberry chunks in there"

"Name for the order ?"

"Yas"

I handed her my card and she gave me my receipt "Alright it will be out shortly"

"Thankyou!" As I placed my card back in my wallet

It was Saturday afternoon and I was supposedly on a blind date that Chandler set up for me. I sat at a table and waited for my name to be called.

She said it was her twin sister Kinzley's best friend. I got no name or picture just that we both had to wear/bring something specific so we know that we are here for one another.

I FT Chan becoming nervous. This girl always at home and be wanting me to be out and about on dates what is this... The Ghetto

"You better not leave that man high and dry. And put on his hat already so he know who you are"

I pulled the hat out and put it on "Girl I'm nervous. Is this man even easy on the eyes..."

She stared at me offended "now you know I wouldn't set you up with no ugly dude now. Him and Kinz been best friend since the sandbox. He's respectful, grown, fine as hell, and paid. He look mean but he a sweetheart forreal and I just know y'all would compliment each other. When I told Kinz she agreed and we didn't know how we ain't see the potential in y'all before. All I'm saying is when y'all married and have twins y'all better think of us. your hotheaded crazy blunt ass will be beautiful with his tough Mean mentality an demeanor"

"Bitch that doesn't even help me! What's his sign?" I whined as they called my name to grab my drink. I scanned the room and my eyes landed on the man that has been slowly annoying me since his niece started coming to my office

Sincere

I scanned him from head to toe he looked good though can't lie about that. I licked my lips as I watched his lips move as he talked on the phone with someone.

What caught my eyes is his facial expression never seemed to change. It wasn't a mug or nothing it was just neutral.

when he pulled out one random flower ....my favorite one

A white lily

"Bitch Sincere.. really though!"I whisper yelled to my bestie. I've been complaining about him since I met the man on day one

"Bye bestie have fun! And give him a REAL chance hoe. Love you" with that she hanged the phone up

I rolled my eyes as his gaze landed on me noticing his hat on my head. He hung up on whoever he was on the phone with immediately and his attention was solely on me as he made his approach

He walked towards me handing me the flower " you look good."

I lowly bit my lip cause the way his deep voice be sounding my reckless mouth would betray me "Thanks." I tried handing him his hat back but he denied it "you ready to go?" I still slid it off cause it wasn't going with the look

I nodded my head as he held the door for me "You know you don't speak much" I said as we walked to this brunch spot Lakay that was a few blocks away from the Starbucks

"Ion speak if I got nothing to say."

I silently nodded just thinking as he held the front door open for me to enter. I could feel his gaze on me but I didn't mind I liked it

I'm going to kill Chandler bright ass

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" so...." Bitch I'm a whole therapist out here that stays talking and I'm now lost for words as I sit in front of this man. I hated when he'd stare at me and not say anything he'd just stare. We made small talk and it was easy going. I always wanted to see him crack a smile but to no avail

I wonder how many tattoos he got

" I want to apologize for the way I acted the first time we met" I got out of my thoughts paying attention again

A slow smirk graced my face as I looked at him " did that hurt?" Yes

He looked at me amused while a smile tugged at the corners of his mouth " what?"

" that apology. You seem like the type to not do that often "

" I'm not. However , you've been a major influence on Loves behavior lately and slowly but surely I see a small change happening in her so again I'm sorry for acting like a dick"

I nodded " I accept the apology. You too quick to judge" The waitress who had her eye on Sincere the minute we walked in came back to our table focusing on him " Can I get you and your anything else?"

Sincere raised a brow giving her a glance before roughly answering her "that ain't my sister and no"

I had a bright smile on my face ready to be petty " Actually can you tell the chef to come to our table please" this like the fifth time she said sone slick shit

She rolled her eyes before disappearing to the back

He knitted his eyebrows together watching me " why you need the chef? Something wrong with your food?"

"No it's delicious. Taste like.... Home" I took another bite of the fried plantains and griot as we continued having small talk. I was majority talking but he'd make me laugh with his facial expressions and his small inputs

"Ki moun sa?

("Who is this?" )

I turned to see Benji in his chefs attire right beside our table with the waitress

I stood up as he embraced me in a hug "Sa pa biznis ou" ( that's not your business") I whispered to him

I smiled at the waitress as I turned to an annoyed looking Sincere. Aww is he jealous. It's cute on him

"What you need Yas? Always coming for free food"

"Actually I'm on a lunch date and your waitress here decided to ignore my presence and make small comments disregarding me. I was highly uncomfortable the entire time I dined here. It's giving 1 star Yelp review"

" I'm sorry for the inconvenience it will be handled. Y'all food is on the house" he glared at his waitress as he then stared back at me giving me a knowing look

One thing about the Florestals don't mess with our money. That attitude of hers and her thirsty behavior will make paying customers leave a bad review

He finna bother me later to tell him details. He gossip more than me

I nodded at him "thankyou so much" that girl will be fired in a couple minutes. Stop playing with me

" y'all seem close" I focused my attention back on Sincere who had that same annoyed look on his face

I licked my lips as he focused on them " Jealous?"

He had a pier face as he sat back studying me " That's my older brother Benji who owns this restaurant."

He seemed to relax on that confession " you play to much"

"And you like me but trying hard not to" I shrugged sipping my drink

"Who said I liked you?ion even know you forreal"

"Get to." Benji came back with my carry box, a slice of red velvet cheesecake and two Carryouts of food for me and Sincere "here"

"Thanks big brother" I smiled as I waited for my kiss on the cheek

"I'm Benjamin" he nodded at Sincere not giving me my kiss. Imma tell mommy later cause how rude

"Sincere."

They stared at each other for a good two minutes before Benji broke the silence insulting him " neg sa led." (This guy ugly) Then he walked away without letting him even get a word in

"What he just say?" He looked at me

I smiled handing him his box " that your ugly"

"Damn. How he 5'5 talking shit"

I snorted "don't do him like that" and as soon as I did I went red in the face. Why did that have to happen a loud ass snort

A full blown smile was plastered on his face as he watched me "That was cute"

I mumbled getting up "shutup"

We walked out heading towards our cars by Starbucks. I was leaning against my front door "so..."

" when's your next free day?"

I internally smiled cause I wanted to see him again " Next Sunday"

He handed me his phone to put my number in as he opened my door for me " ill be calling you Yasmìn"

I smiled and nodded " looking forward to it."

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I tried to do something different and cute with the blind date but eh

How we feeling about our lead characters ??

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Sorry for any grammatical errors

Fran💕