The Fated Match

Eleven

The next week I immersed myself in work. Making sure that I was giving the twins a good first week that would make them want to stay with me as their coach. I had already started reading and watching all types of videos about diving to help educated me.

Tina had found out that I went to watch football with Theo. She seemed to rest assured that it was a date, but we were only friends and I actually was only there because I had a ticket.

Speaking of Theo, he had become very busy at his restaurant since people started to go there after learning more about him, being the ex-football superstar. He has the exposure now thanks to that game.

I had just finished training for the day to find poor Ryan babysitting Dillan. Ryan was trying to get work done but the little guy had other plans for him as he was scribbling over Ryan’s neat paper work.

I walked inside and picked up Dillan and rested him on my hip. Ryan looked up at me “wow, I don’t think I’ve ever been so happy to see you” he said, complete relief showing in his eyes. Can’t say working all day with a toddler is much fun.

Dillan found my braids very interesting as he grabbed them.

“how long until he goes back to his dad” I asked him to go to sit down on one of the chairs.

“maybe an hour” he comments cleaning up his desk.

Ryan normally has his office so clean and organised but today just wasn’t his day and part of that is at the hands of this little guy.

But you can’t exactly blame a baby.

I decided to take Dillan for another hour letting him play with some toys that were in his little bag as Ryan got a good hour of work done.

When an hour rolled by, I followed Dillan as he waddled over to the officeContent (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

“daddddddy” he screamed running into the room. Theo turned and picked him up swinging him into the air before dropping him back down to rest on his hip.

I watched as Theo tickled Dillan causing him to scream even louder.

My eyes soon enough moved onto Theo as I realised, he was shirtless, with his t-shirt slung over a chair.

The shorts he was wearing, and the shoes told me he was just out with the guys from football.

I slowly turned around and left the room not wanting to be caught staring at him like that.

I went to my office and busied myself with some folder organising, I feel like this will keep me occupied before I have to leave later.

I was just going to stand up and get ready to leave but two very handsome faces poked their heads into my office.

“were going to get some drinks Elle, you are coming” Ryan asked me

“pleaaaase come Elle” I heard Tina say in the back well she more like screamed.

I carefully looked at Theo trying to gage his reaction. I was slightly surprised to see him smiling at me. I watched his lips move. “come on” he mouthed to me.

I was just about to give in and go but when I see the glare that Michelle was giving me from behind them, I thought better not. I’m not in the mood for any drama tonight I just wanted to go to the gym and grab groceries for tonight.

I shook my head, I tried not to think too much about the look Theo sent me, but I knew It was better if I sat this one out.

“not tonight guys I’ve got plans” I said coming up with some lame excuse that I could think of in such limited time.

They shortly took off leaving me to head to my car and make my way to the gym. The gym that I go to isn’t far from where I live its just a short drive. I signed in and headed straight for the lockers to dump my bag inside.

“hey Elle” one of the personal instructors said as he watched over a young woman using the heavy weights.

“just going to use studio 2 I said pointing up to the private room above us. Viktor who is a big polish guy works here most nights.

He knew that I like to use the private studios when I come here so I can work out in peace. The gym at the academy is great but I just prefer this gym. It may also have something to do with Michelle but let’s not get into that right now.

“go ahead” he says before looking back at his client and taking the weights from her.

Once I finished at the lockers I went to the studio and started to warm up before getting into my usual routine for back and arm day. As a swimmer its probably one of the most important workouts to do.

I did 5 sets of each exercise which lasted about 45 minutes in total. I used the last 15 minutes to cool down on the cross trainer and watch the football game that was playing on one of the big screens.

As I watched the game, I could not help but think of Theo

Wondering what moves Michelle is putting on his tonight, I feel like Theo is too nice to tell her to fuck off if that’s even what he wants to do. He could like her, and I wouldn’t expect any less. She is beautiful and fit.

But then again so am I.

I guess I have a deeper connection with Theo with our matching tattoos and the history we have thanks to my grandfather.

I touched my tattoo just thinking about it.

Once I was finished with the gym, I grabbed my stuff and showered before getting into my car and heading towards the grocery store. I decided to go to Aldi since I am in desperate need of more chicken and fish.

I used google maps to find the nearest Aldi which was 20 minutes away from my home which wasn’t that bad.

I carried my bags over to the car once I finished shopping. As I was filing in all my shopping into the boot of my car, I saw a young guy practically shovelling pints of milk into a small car. My eyes caught the boys phone slipping from his back pocket.

When he didn’t see it fall, I rushed over picking it up. “hey, you dropped this” I said handing him his iPhone from the floor. Lucky for him it wasn’t damaged.

His eyes showed relief “oh thanks, I would have never realised “he said slipping the phone into a slightly more secure pocket.

Good idea.

“that’s a lot of milk” I said eying the boot full of milk and also cheese.

Quite the unique combination. He laughed. “it’s not all for me”

He tries to defend himself. Don’t worry boy I’m not some angry vegan who’s going to lecture you on your lifestyle. I have nothing against vegans I’m just not one myself.

Even if I was, I don’t think I would try and change people ways when you can clearly see they love how they eat.

“okay maybe it is, but its for my work. I work for a restaurant” he tells me closing the boot of his car.

Must be a dairy loving restaurant to need so much milk. I don’t think a coffee shop needs that much.

“Tokyo diner, its literally 10 minutes from here” he proceeds to inform me. can deny it, it did peak my interest.

Tokyo, that’s Japanese. Oh, this is just too good to be true. I thought to myself. All the milk and cheese, the primary and most important ingredients for a Japanese cheesecake.

“since I probably saved your life by giving you your phone any chance you can get me an employee discount” I knew it was cheeky of me but had to get him to show me somehow.

I wanted to see what Theo was working on if my predictions were correct.

He looked up at me amused. “saved my life, it’s a phone” he said replying back to me.

“I guess you’re right. Well its not normally busy so I can get you that now if your free” he says checking the time on his watch.

Apple watch

Figures.

We both got into our cars and I followed closely behind him as he drove in the direction of the restaurant.

When he stopped to turn into private parking, I parked in the nearest little car park before getting out.

A few guys ran out and helped the boy unload the pints of milk into a trolley before pushing them through a door.

“well here we are. Just go in and find a seat I’ll meet you in there” he said to me before disappearing with the others.

Taking a deep breath, I walked into the restaurant. I was immediately amazed at the interior of this place and how familiar it was to actual japan with the blossom trees coating the walls and tables. Bar stools surrounding the entrance before going towards the back with traditional tables.

It was unique.

As I looked around there was only a few people here. Students were sitting along the bar table with bowls of food next to their notepads and apple macs.

I nodded to them as I passed finding a seat right in front of the bar.

“chad, we don’t do employee discounts what is boss going to say” I heard a voice say as i found my seat.

I sealed my lips trying to hide the laugh.

“mate, she was pretty and nice what was I supposed to say” chad replied. I don’t think he realised that I could hear him, but I respect the honesty.

Chad instantly stilled when he walked through and found me sitting there trying not to laugh.

“You’re lucky you work in such a classy establishment I don’t mind paying full price” I told him trying to get rid of his embarrassment, bless him.

At my words he seemed to relax placing his hands on the bar. “sorry” he smiled over at me to which I returned it.

“can I have an iced tea please” I said closing the drinks menu

He started to prepare my drink only to realise he had no ice. “one second” he said turning around and rushing into the back. My eyes followed him closely and watching him disappear behind a curtain.

I caught a glimpse of the kitchen and was amazed to see waiters walking out with delicious food that reminded me of my childhood.

I spotted one of the cheesecakes come out and I instantly knew I had to get one, they looked amazing.

I patiently waited for chad to return so I could tell him my order for food, but that was soon out of the question when I heard the adjacent doors slam open and someone holding a big tray full of glasses. They walked out and started to put them into the sections below the bar.

When they bent down, I instantly saw the tattoo.

“you weren’t joking” I said loud enough, hoping that he would be able to hear me.

I was right, he did hear me. At my words he slowly turned his head. Theo looked over at me before breaking out into a smirk.

“please don’t tell me you’re the pretty girl Chadwick is grovelling about” Theo said turning his body to face me fully this time.

At those words chad or should I say Chadwick walked out of the kitchen with a glass full of ice.

Perfect timing this boy.

“Honestly today is just not my day” he moaned handing over me drink with a neon yellow straw inside it.

Laughs can be heard from behind me where a few students sat.

Theo walked over patting his back “it’s alright lad, you’ve got good taste” he even decided to wink at me.

Did he just.

Oh lord, I thought to myself.