~ALLISON~
The familiar scent of sizzling bacon and brewed coffee greeted me as I stepped into the diner. It's warm lighting and bustling chatter usually made me feel at ease.
Not today.
I was still pissed about my little drama with Ash. My mood must’ve been written all over my face because Vivian noticed right away.
Her eyes shifted from me to outside the diner, clearly picking up on something.
“Hey, Allison, are you okay?” she asked, her voice calm but probing.
I flashed her a forceful smile, trying to mask my irritation, but it was useless. The worry on her face deepened, her brows furrowing as she folded her arms and waited for me to crack.
“Let me guess, lovers’ quarrel?” she asked, tilting her head knowingly.
I sighed, rubbing my temples. “I wouldn’t call it a love
