Ronald's diner

chapter 15

III.

The brunette's was now at least as surprised and confused as the red head had been when her make-out session had been interrupted mere moments ago. She could do little more than nod her head as Ronald led her to a seat and promised to explain things to her. After sitting down with Ronald, Ron and Kim returned to their seats along with a Hana who was now scowling at Bonnie. While everyone was finding some sort of seating arrangement, Bonnie continued to stare back and forth between the two Ronalds until Mrs. Stoppable asked if she would like a drink.

"Yes, I use a stiff drink, please."

"A round of stiff drinks just might be a good idea." The older woman conceded.

Soon, a round of drinks, mostly consisting of Donald's prized Scotch, had been passed around, and everyone took a moment to cool down and collect their thoughts.

Bonnie, clasping the glass between her hands as she struggled to remain calm, took a long pull on her drink before speaking.

"Ronald, what's going on? I didn't know you had a twin. How long have you kept this a secret?" Bonnie asked.

"He's not a twin. He's a clone." Ron supplied.

"A clone?"

"Yes, but he's more like a twin." Kim began to explain.

"K, I don't want to talk to you right now." Bonnie snapped before turning her attention back towards Ronald, "So you're a clone, and you didn't think it might be a good idea to tell me this?" Bonnie demanded.

"I'm sorry, Bonnie, I should have told you sooner. But I was scared."

"Scared? What was there to be scared of?"

"I was scared that it might weird you out and drive you away or that you would react badly."

"Like I am now?"

"I'm sorry, but I didn't want to lose you."

At this point, Mrs. Stoppable spoke up, "If I might add something dear, Ronald isn't just saying this to pacify you. He really is scared of losing you. You should have seen how distraught he looked last week while you were in the hospital."

Bonnie looked at Ronald and could see the worried look on his face. "So he's a clone then?" She said, pointing towards Ronald.

"Yep, it only took him. How many years to accept that?" Ron retorted, which earned him a dirty look from Bonnie.

"But Ronald, if you're his clone…"

"We prefer to think of them as twins." Mrs. Stoppable interrupted.

"Fine, twins, if you're his twin, then why are you living in Lowerton, Ronald?"

"I wanted to try to start a new life for myself."

"But why Lowerton and not here in Middleton? At least you would have had your family here."

"Yeah, family, including a sister in law." Ronald muttered.

Bonnie looked at Ronald quizzically before she understood what he meant.

"So that's why you were all broken hearted over Kim. She chose him instead of you." Bonnie deduced as she pointed towards Ron.

"Good job, Bon Bon. I got it in one." Ron said.

"Hey! That's uncalled for!" Ronald almost shouted, coming to Bonnie's defense.

"I agree. Bonnie is our guest here Ron, you will apologize." Mr. Stoppable said.

Ron was about to protest, but the look of anger on Ronald's face and the way Bonnie was now holding Ronald's hand told Ron all he needed to know.