There's a cafe shop owner who reached out to us regarding our brownies. They were asking if we could supply for them. I immediately called Julia about this, and she told me to set a meeting with them. I was so excited about this. It means people really like our product.
Last night, a few people messaged us on our website if they could resell our cookies, and now this. I couldn't get any happier. We are receiving a lot of blessing today.
I was at the counter chatting with customers when Austin entered the store. I was shocked to see him here again.
"Austin, where have you been? I haven't seen you for a couple weeks," Roman said.
"I got busy, it's nice to see you again," he smiled at roman.
I shook my head as I saw him looked at me.
"Cara," he said, standing in front of me with his hands on his pocket.
"Hi," I bite my lower lips as I awkwardly greeted him.
"Are you busy? Can we talk?" he asked.
I look around to see if there's something I should do to escape this awkward scene with him, but I guess I really have to face him now. Is this the right time? Right place to confess? I want to confess somewhere romantic, not in a convenience store. I sighed.
"I don't have anything to do now," I said leaving the counter.
"Are you leaving now?" he asked again, while following me.
"Cara, you can leave early now. I'll be closing the store later when the owner arrive," Roman said.
My eyes went wide with what he had said. I guess destiny really wants us to talk tonight.
"I'll be heading home now, where are you going?" I asked him.
"Can we go somewhere else?" he asked. My heart is beating so fast Just thinking about being with him.
I nodded, he gave me a helmet to wear since we were riding in his motorcycle.
I don't know where we are going but I found myself in front of bar.
"What are we doing here?" I asked him.
"I'll be getting something inside, wait for me here," he said, and left me outside.
I patiently waited for him, until a group of girls came up to me.
"You're cara, right?" the girl asked, I know who she is. It's hope.
"Yes, I am," I said, smiling at her.
"What are you doing with my boyfriend?"she asked, but I don't like the tone of her voice this time.
"Pardon?" I said.
"Where's Austin?" Ughhh! Her voice is making me annoyed. I took a deep breathe before answering her.
"Inside," I took my phone out to text Austin to hurry up.
"I know you like my boyfriend, but leave him alone. I am his girlfriend. You're just a friend. He will never like you."
I was stunned by what she said. I couldn't answer right away, my chest hurts so much that it feels like it's crushing.
" He will never like you. He pitied you and your family, and I guess you deserve what happened to you. You're a dropout college student who works in a convenience store, his parents will never like you because of that, and your small business," she scoffed. "it will stay small," she and her friends laughed, "dream big, sweetie," she rolled her eyes.
I wipe the tears in my eyes. Why is he taking so long? He didn't reply to my text. People were looking at me, and I couldn't stand it any longer. I put the helmet in Austin's motorcycle and decided to leave.
He didn't even replied to my messages. I was walking to the bus stop when my phone rung. It was Austin, and I declined his call.
He keeps calling, and I annoying answered his call.
"What?" I said in annoyed voice.
"Where are you?" he asked, sternly.
"None of you business," I said in a furrowed brow, i'm hurt and was embarassed since a lot of people watched us earlier.
i heard Austin let a deep sighed, "Tell me where you are cara, please,"
i cried again, and I think he heard it. i ended the call.
I was about to ride the bus when his motorcycle stopped. I let a deep sighed again as he pulled me closer to him and put the helmet on my head.
I didn't asked him where we are going. I just let him drive the motorcycle.
Until we stopped at the cafe we used to go.
"Why are we here? Take me home," I told him.
"I know a place just for the two of us," he said and held my hand.
We went at the back of the cafe's location. I was mesmerized again, but i'm annoyed and deeply hurt right now.
He sat on a chair infront of me. "Sit down, Cara. We have a lot to talk about,"
I don't have a choice,so I sat next to him.
"Why didn't you wait for me?" He said, and I looked at him.
"You're girlfriend has a lot to say,"
He glance at me, " I don't have a girlfriend."
"stop messing with me," I said, I know they broke up but I want austin to tell it to me
"I broke up with her," he said, not looking at me but to the stars.
"Did you pity me that much?" I asked frankly, he looked at me with his confused eyes.
"I don't pity you, why would I?" he said.
"That's what your girlfriend told me, that you pity me and my family for what happened. She told me I deserved it, she even looked down on our business," that's it, I cried in front of him.
"What? Is that the reason why you left me at the bar?" I rolled my eyes on him. "Is that what she said? Don't believe anything that girl said. I will talk to her, she shoudn't have talked to you like that. In fact, No one has the right to say that to you," he said in annoyance.
"Shh. Don't cry now," he hugged me this time.
"I'm sorry, Austin!" I sobbed in his chest.
"It's alright, hush now," he said.
"No, I'm sorry for what I did to you at Julia's place," I said.
He hold my shoulder and let me faced him.
"Why did you do it?" He asked in a serious voice.
"I'm sorry," I said, still crying. I look like a fool right now.
"Did you regret it?" he asked again.
I nodded.
"Did you really have to be that honest?" he asked.
"Huh? That's true. I regret kissing you, i'm afraid our friendship will be ruined because of what I did," I looked at him and I can't understand his expression right now.
"You don't have any feelings for me?" he asked with sadness in his eyes.
I couldn't answer him right away.
"Ask me If I have feelings for you," he said.
"Do you have feelings for me?" I asked him.
"Heck, yes! I do have feelings for you for a long time, and I couldn't take it anymore. I had my hopes us when you kissed me but you said you regretted, that's why i'm so hurt," he expalined.
"Cara, i'll ask you again," he added, "Do you have feelings for me?"
"I have," i'm tearing up again. I really like this guy, too much it hurts.
He hugged me tightly.
"Are we dating now?" I asked him and that made him chuckle.
"Of course, we are."
I peck a kiss on his lips, but he held me tighter and kissed me passionately.
"Don't regret this anymore," he whispered
i smiled at what he said, "I won't,"
"Hope will definitely hate me when she knew we're dating now," I said.
"I don't care about her, we dated with no feelings attached," he said, "don't worry about her, I'll talk to her,"
We stayed there for another thirty minutes, holding hands and talked about what happened in the past. He admitted how jealous he was when I am with another guy. I also shared to him the moment I realized I developed feelings for him.
We were outside our house, and I was about to go inside when he stop me.
"Goodnight kiss," he said.
I chuckled, "You kiss Hope too much, I saw you two kissing at the park."
"I can kiss you more than I kissed her," he smiled.
I gave him a peck in the lips and went inside the house.
"What's with the smile?" mom asked, she was waiting for me in the living room.
"Mom, i'm dating Austin now," I shyly admitter to her.
"It's nice that you talked to each other now, i'm happy for you cara," she smiled at me. "But know your limitation, okay?" I nodded at what she said.
I'm extremely happy. The guy I like, likes me back, caia bakes is still ongoing, and dad can walk slowly on his own now. I hope I could go back in class too.
My birthday is getting near and I guess my plan will change. I want to celebrate it with my family and ofcourse, julia and austin. I'm also excited to tell Julia about what happened tonight. I'm sure she will be as happy as I am.
I was preparing to sleep when Austin messaged me.
"goodnight, see you tomorrow"
I slept peacefully, that I even dreamt about austin.
I woke up early to go to Julia since we will be baking brownies again. My routine every morning is kind of hassle, but I am okay with it.
As I arrived at Julia's place, I received a message from David.
"Hi, can we have dinner later?" he asked.
Geez, how can I tell him I'm dating now?