"I'll get the door, I'm closer."
Randy got up and opened the door to a guy standing outside. He was dressed casually, just like Izabella had been, complete with a hat and mask. The only difference was the cup of hot chocolate in his hand.
"Hey." Randy nodded and bowed slightly, showing warmth. "Ms. Salotti is inside, come on in."
As Randy stepped aside, he gave the guy a once-over. He was tall, and judging by his arms, he must have a good set of muscles. Probably wouldn't mind showing off his upper body on camera, as long as his face was up to it.
It was a bit of a bummer that he couldn't see the guy's face right now, but judging by the shape of his head, he probably had a decent jawline too.
"Hmm, thanks."
Randy frowned slightly. This voice was oddly familiar. He'd heard it somewhere before. It made him feel excited, but he couldn't remember where he'd heard it.
Randy followed the guy anxiously. He walked fast, heading straight for Izabella.
"How come you just got here? Any problems on the way?" Izabella asked worriedly.
"No, nothing like that. I saw this hot chocolate you like on the way and I lined up to buy it. You didn't have breakfast and don't like sushi, so have something to drink first, and I'll take you to eat something later."
Casey handed over the hot chocolate he'd been holding.
This café was usually crowded, so getting a cup of hot chocolate wasn't easy.
"You actually dared to line up? Weren't you afraid of being recognized by fans?"
Casey replied nonchalantly, "I'm not afraid. Try it, see if it's the flavor you like."
Casey had her a large cup of drink. Izabella usually couldn't finish it, so Casey would snatch it and finish the rest, both of them sharing the same straw.
Izabella sipped the drink and breathed at the same time, her mouth against the straw, looking as cute as a hamster.
Tasting her favorite hot chocolate, Izabella's eyes lit up. "Yummy, that's the taste."
The two guys on the side felt like they were the third wheel, wishing they could disappear. But they were also curious about the relationship between Izabella and this guy.
Given how close they were, they had to be a couple.
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