Chapter 3 Episode 2

Finally reaching the bottom of the stairs, Autumn lets out a heavy breath as she unfolds her walking stick before sliding on her black sunglasses before exiting the building.

As she exited the building, her sense of hearing immediately enlightened as different sounds from different directions filled her ears causing a small smile to grow on her lips.

Taking a deep breath in, she internally prepares herself for a long day ahead of her as she exhaled slowly, holding her head up high before walking to the nearest bus stop.

On her way to the bus stop, Autumn paid close attention to her surroundings as the people around her weren't as mindful of others less fortunate than them, but Autumn grew to ignore arrogant people.

As Autumn continued her journey to the bus stop, she walked past a playground on her way as the happy sound of children playing brought a smile to her face.

"Miss Autumn, Miss Autumn!" An excited little girl exclaimed, stopping Autumn in her tracks as Autumn's smile widened, "Good morning, Lexi," Autumn greeted with a grin on her face as she leaned down to embrace the little girl, whose head was filled with golden locks.

"Miss Autumn, you remembered my name," she said in a soft, excited tone earning Autumn's giggles as she nodded, "Of course, I never forget a voice," she said as Lexi's smile widened before she studied Autumn.

"Where are you off to Miss Autumn?" She asked as Autumn sighed, "Just to the bus stop, sweety, I have work today," she replied as Lexi stared off in space, "Oh, well do you want me to accompany you?" She suddenly asked in an excited tone as Autumn sighed, "I'm sorry Lexi, but I'll have to decline your offer, we don't want you to get lost again, don't we?" Autumn asked as Lexi looked down, disappointment clearly seen all over her face.

"I guess you're right, Miss Autumn, maybe next time," she said as Autumn smiled before petting her locks that immediately brought a smile to Lexi's face just before her mother's voice was heard calling out to her.

"Well, I better get going now, Miss Autumn, it was nice talking to you," she said embracing Autumn, who held her closely, "It was nice talking to you too, Lexi, bye," she said before Lexi ran off to her mother.

Autumn smiled as Lexi ran off to her mother, "You're really good with kids," a voice suddenly;y spoke startling Autumn, "Wait, Amber!" She exclaimed in a surprised tone as the brunette female smirk while leaning up against her car, "Good morning, beautiful," she greeted as Autumn grinned, "What are you doing here, Amber, aren't you suppose to be heading to work, I was just about to head there myself," she said as Amber admire her with so much love in her eyes.

"Well, I was heading to the restaurant when I spotted one of my best chiefs talking to a cute little girl," she said as Autumn blushed, "Oh, I was heading to the bus stop, but stopped near the playground to say hello to a friend, " she said in a shy tone as Amber bite her lower lip to prevent the smile from forming on her lips.

"Oh, well, since you're finished talking to your friend, how about I give you a lift to work?" She asked as Autumn fiddled with her fingers, "You don't have to, Amber, the bus is fine," she said as Amber scoffed, "Come on, Autumn, the bus stinks and you know it, just get in the car," she said opening the door for Autumn, who didn't move a muscle, "Are you sure?" She asked as Amber rolled her eyes with a playful smirk on her face, "We're going to be late, Autumn, get in the car," she said as Autumn walked towards the open vehicle, "Fine, thank you, Amber," she said with a pout as Amber grinned, "Your welcome, baby girl," she said before closing the door after Autumn got in the car.

Autumn sat nervously in the car as Amber jogged to her side of the car before getting in, "Are you ready, love?" Amber asked as Autumn nodded with a shy smile on her face, "Yes, I'm ready," she replied in a soft tone as Amber smiled before driving off.

A permanent smile remained on Amber's face as she continued to glance at Autumn now and then, while Autumn sat silently, slightly nodding to the soft music playing from the radio.

Amber bite her lip as she gave Autumn an elevator look before looking back at the road while clearing her throat, "So, Autumn, how have you been?" She asked as Autumn smiled, "Good, I've been busy practicing my cooking," she said as Amber chuckled.

"Practicing?" She asked as Autumn nodded, "You don't need to practice all the time, Autumn, you're already a great chief," she said as Autumn blushed, "Thank you, Amber, but I can be better," she said as Amber shook her head.

Silence filled the car once again as Amber continued to drive them to work with a few glances here and there at Autumn, who sat silently.

After a while of driving and going through some minor traffic, they finally made it to the restaurant.

C'est La Vie Bistro, the most well-known restaurant in London. Autumn has been working there for three wonderful years and she couldn't be happier than to be there.

Amber was the chef and a very close friend of Autumn. But deep down inside, Amber was hiding something precious.

The car came to a stop as Autumn unbuckled her seatbelt before a smile made its way to her lips, "Thank you, Amber, you're a lifesaver," she said as Amber blushed while undoing her seatbelt, "No problem, love, anything for you," Amber said a bit too flirtatious as Autumn"s eyes widened underneath her glasses as she blushed before opening the car door, "You really sweet, Amber," she mumbled before exiting the car with Amber following afterward.

Autumn unfold her walking stick before adjusting her work bag on her shoulder, "Are you ready?" Amber asked as Autumn nodded before tensing up as she felt Amber's hand slip into hers.

Amber's heart fluttered as she held Autumn's hand with a shy smile on her face, "Don't worry, I got you," she said in a soft tone as both she and Autumn walked towards the restaurant as Autumn was still very tensed.

"Oh, what a long day, today is going to be," Autumn thought as she forcefully swallowed leaving her mouth dry.

TO BE CONTINUED ➡