Chapter 40: Best Hands
Xander gulped while his friendly smile turned slightly awkward because of the scrutinizing look he was getting right now. All eyes were on him and their mouths agape as if they had seen a ghost.
They were visiting the Kens at their mansion and were now in the living room where Yera had introduced him to Arya Ken and Dean Ken.
"Arya pinch me, please... I think Bernard was furious at me for teasing him often and now is trying to get back at me," murmured Dean Ken.
Arya Ken, who managed to compose herself, smiled back at Xander and said, "It’s nice to meet you, Xander. I apologize, though Deyna already warned us on the phone that you look exactly like Bernard, we did not expect that the similarities to be... Uhm a bit... Hmm..."
"They are like twins!" Dean Ken interrupted as he walked closer toward Xander and circled him around to inspect him. Then he paused to take a closer look at Xander’s face.
"Yeah, almost the same. Though I have to say, you’re like the macho version of Bernard... Because Bernard was... Uhm, can I say a bit feminine? I mean his facial features... Though, if seen closely, I can still differentiate you two, but at first glance, you could be his twin..." Dean stated straightforwardly that made Yera laugh, as usual.
Yes, Dean Ken, Ryu Ken’s cousin, had never failed to make her laugh with his witty comments. Bernard and Dean would always banter a lot. Dean would often tease Bernard, calling him a flower boy.
"Bro, he’s more shameless than Bernard," Yera remarked, still laughing.
Dean hugged Yera tightly and said, "Why do you look a bit thin? It’s like I’m hugging a stick now? You should not have left us like that..." Murmured Dean.