Not Today, Maybe Tomorrow

Chapter 10

I woke up and let out a yawn. My friends were still dead asleep, I glanced at the alarm clock and saw that it was already 9am. I groggily got out of bed and headed to the bathroom. I washed my face, brushed my teeth and combed my hair. As soon as I got out, Kat was rubbing her eyes while Alex was stretching.

“Good Morning!” I said cheerfully. “Good Morning Hailey!” Kat said in a tone similar to mine. “Good Morning guys!” Alex said. “So what’s our plan for today?” Alex said. “We could go to the mall and shop if you guys want to.” I suggested. “Sounds like a good plan, what do you say Alex?” Kat asked excitedly. “It’s exactly what we need to do.” Alex said. 

The three of us got ready in our respective bathrooms and got dressed. I wore a cream white sleeveless top with a black ribbon together with my black skinny jeans and white flats.  Alex wore a white tank top with blue stripes, black skinny jeans and a pair of white chucks. Kat wore a floral button up top, black skinny jeans and floral sandals. “You’re so pretty Hailey!” Kat said as the three of us were in front of the mirror. “Thanks Kat but we’re all pretty.” I said shyly. “Yeah but you are the prettiest!” Alex said.

We took a couple of pictures of ourselves on our iPhones before getting our purses.

We went downstairs to ask my parents for permission but they weren’t there so I sent them a message to let them know where we are. Harry was probably still asleep so I left him a note on his door in case he was there.

We got into my car and played the albums in my CD compartment. “We should probably eat first don’t you think?” I asked. “Yeah.” Alex said. “Sure.” Kat said.

We sang to the songs that were played on the way to the mall. We’re lucky that we were early so there were a lot of parking slots available. I parked my Mercedes Benz in a shady part of the parking lot and we went it to start our Saturday Mall Day.

We went to eat lunch in an Italian restaurant that we loved. We ordered pasta, pizza, garlic bread and milkshakes. I spotted familiar faces in the other side of the restaurant and they weren’t just familiar, it was my brother Harry with his friends – Brandon, Robert and of course, Dylan. What a coincidence!

They just had to eat in the same place.

“Guys, my brother and his friends are across us.” I said. “Well, you are twins and you both love eating here. That explains it.” Alex said and it hit me that it was obviously why they are here. “We can find another place if you want Hailey, if it makes you feel better.” Kat said comfortingly. “No it’s okay, everything’s doing fine and I won’t let personal matters ruin our lunch date.” I said with a genuine smile because as long as he doesn’t bother me then I’m alright. “Okay but we got your back girl!” Alex said. “Thanks you guys!” I said.

We ate and talked but mostly ate because just the aroma of the food was divine! How much more when you actually get to taste it? We finished our meal and have the milkshakes left to finish.  Just when I was about to ask for the bill, the waiter came with a banana split that had a card beside it.

“Uhm we didn’t order this.” I said because I’m pretty sure that no one, not even Kat ordered dessert after a loaded meal. “Did you order this Kat?” Alex asked. Before Kat could answer, the waiter spoke, “Miss, this was ordered by a young man for you who happens to be in the restaurant.” “Did the young man give out his name?” Alex asked. “No Miss but there is a card addressed to Miss Hailey.” The waiter said in his best Italian accent.  “Okay, thank you.” I said in a confused tone since I wasn’t so sure who ordered this for me. “I’m guessing it’s from your brother.” Kat said. “Kat, he doesn’t even know that we’re here.” Alex pointed it.