Chapter 34

A MONTH LATER

After a week of mopping around the house,I finally got back on my feet working in a nice cafe.

My boss was a sweet Lady in her early 60's, Mrs Storm. Ella had returned back from camp and was still attending school in New York until I could get her transferred so I had to drive her there and back everyday.

I was on shift as usual on a Tuesday morning. The cafe was quiet as service usually pick up during lunch.

There were the regular morning customers in and I'd already get them sorted. Sitting on the stool behind the counter,I began flickering through today's paper.

I didn't get far before I came to an article with a photo that brought this past few months of trying to get on with life crashing down.

The picture was of a very familiar man walking next to some super hot model. The one thing that stood out the most though, was the giant rock on her finger,if that wasn't enough the headline reads:

**BILLIONAIRE JOHN SMITH IS FINALLY OFF THE MARKET! LEAVING BEHIND A TRAIL OF BROKEN HEARTS ACROSS THE WORLD!**

One heart in particular.

He'd moved on already,I expected that he will but not too soon? That stung alot even though I'm the one that left.

I could feel myself starting to lose it but instead of reverting back to the mess I was at one month ago,I put on my big girl pants and continued with work.

Turning my back to the counter,I started getting another coffee pot ready to brew.

Once it was on, I turned around to wipe the counter and there,in all his fullness and glory,stood John Smith.

Play it cool... That way he knows he doesn't affect you,even though he totally does!

Clearing my throat, I fished my notepad and pencil out of my apron.

"Welcome to The Storm, what can I get you?"

Nailed it!!!

"Jasmine,I need to talk to you".

"I can't right now".

He didn't say anything.

"Fine! Coffee, black no sugar".

I already know how you take your coffee, genius!

Removing that thought out of my head,I grabbed the coffee pot and poured.

Just as if handed it to him,it seemed fate was being extra bitchy today because the song that came on the radio was the same one we danced to at the ball and when he asked me to be his.

Kiss me by Ed Sheeran

I closed my eyes in despair hoping the ground could just swallow me.

He noticed it too and a ghost of a smile came onto his face and he made eye contact with me.

I took in a sharp intake of breath to stop my heart from fucking off out of my chest.

"Thank you. Now can we talk?"

"I'm working"

With that I went to the back to grab a tray to clear the tables.

While I was getting on with work,I got a call from the school.

"Hi, can I speak to Miss. George?"

"Speaking"

"I'm the vice principal of your sister's school. I am calling to inform you that she has been suspended".

All the while,John was listening to the conversation.

"What did she do?"

"She was caught fighting with another student".

"How long is her suspension?"

"Two weeks".

What was going on with this kid?! This isn't parenting 101 !

"Okay, I'm at work but I can try to get an early break to come pick her up".

"She left already"

"How can she have leave immediately?".

" She walked out before we could stop her".

And in to the cafe,walked my sister.

"it's is okay,she is here. Thank you for letting me know".

She sat at the counter and I looked at her for a minute. I had so many things going on in my head and I felt it was gonna explode.

" I have no idea what to say to you right now". I was disappointed,this wasn't like her.

" How did you even get here? You go to school in New York and you don't have money for train".

"I got a lift from someone". she answered.

"Who?"

" I don't know,th....."

"You don't know?! Are you kidding me right now? Do you not realise how dangerous that is !?" I shook my head trying to comprehend it.

I had to work away before I completely lost it.

Sorry for the late updates

Have been writing my medical exams

But now am back

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