At Their Age

"Hey bro, finally," Beth said with a smile as she kissed Noah on the lips.

Ava's lips formed an oh shape as she noticed the resemblance in their features.

"Ava, meet Elizabeth, my younger sister," Noah introduced before adding, "Beth, Ava, a friend."

"Hmm, that's new," Beth said to Noah before turning to Ava, extending her hand as she said, "Hi Ava, it's nice to meet you."

"It's great to meet you too," Ava replied, taking her hand with a smile of her own.

"He never brings friends to work, well, at least friends who are work-related," Beth said, her brows raised as she looked from her brother to Ava.

"Well, it was a coincidence; I was actually just walking by," Ava tried to explain.

"She's playing with you Ava," Noah said, shaking his head at Beth.

"I like you," Beth said, adding, "You should come by more often."

"Thank you," Ava replied with a warm smile.

"Alright, head out, boss; I've got everything under control," Beth said, shooing Noah out like a mother hen protecting her chick.

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