Chapter 166: CH 166: To find Eric
A few moments after Dave had introduced the ladies to each other, all of them just stood there, sizing each other up as if they were about to go at each other’s neck. The silence was palpable, filled with unspoken questions and curiosity. It was only later that Sun had eventually broken the ice, her warm smile and gentle voice putting everyone at ease.
"You have beautiful names, Aurora and Eldora," Sun said, her eyes sparkling with genuine interest. "I’m Sun, you can always come to me if you need help with anything." Her words were like a balm, soothing the tension that had built up in the brief moment of silence.
Aurora and Eldora exchanged a glance, and then smiled back at Sun, their faces relaxing into warm, genuine smiles. They moved forward, and Sun opened her arms, embracing them in a warm hug. "Thanks, you have a beautiful name as well," they said, their voices muffled against Sun’s shoulder.
As they hugged, Ella watched, a small smile playing on her lips. She seemed pleased that Sun had taken the initiative to break the ice. To be honest, she didn’t know what to do, or what to say, which is why she just glanced at the two ladies, but she was glad she had an older woman beside her to support and initiate a discussion.
She could only stand and observe the scene before her. But the once stiff atmosphere in the room had shifted, and had now become more relaxed and welcoming, as the women began to connect with each other.
After the hug, the twins turned their attention to Ella. But it was Eldora that had taken a step forward toward her. She had her eyes locked onto Ella’s. "I know you," she said, her voice filled with a mix of surprise and recognition. Ella’s eyebrow arched, and she scrutinized Eldora, unsure of she had seen her face before.
But Eldora continued with her claim, her words pouring out like a gentle stream, "You’re the daughter of the restaurant’s owner. I always see you with your dad every evening I visit. You’re a good person, you defended me one time I was almost harassed at the dark alleyway beside your restaurant." As Eldora spoke, Ella’s expression changed, her eyes narrowing as she searched her memory.
And then, suddenly, it clicked. Recognition dawned on Ella’s face, and she gazed at Eldora with newfound understanding. "You’re the girl from back then?!" she exclaimed, her voice filled with surprise. Eldora nodded, a small smile playing on her lips.
Ella’s eyes widened as she took in Eldora’s changed appearance. "Oh, you look so different now," she said, her voice filled with wonder. "Was it not last year?" she asked, her mind racing back to the incident.
Eldora nodded again, her smile growing slightly. "Yeah, it is," she said, her voice soft.
The conversation between the two girls blossomed into a lively discussion, with Aurora and Sun joining in, their voices intertwining as they shared stories and laughter. The atmosphere was relaxed, with the women chatting like old friends, their initial wariness forgotten.
As they talked, Dave interjected with his usual calm voice. "Unfortunately, Simbi isn’t here right now, or I would have introduced you to her." he said, his words sparking curiosity among the group. "But sooner or later, she will be joining us." The women nodded in acknowledgement as their faces were filled with anticipation.