Far From You

Chapter Four

"So are you excited for your first day?" I asked Kate hoping she was. "Yeah, I think I am." She answered nicely. I think that I was more nervous than Kate.

I was happy to go to work but didn't know what else would happen with Michael.

It was much better at work when Michael and I talked. I was happy. Michael's sister came again a few minutes before we were closing. She was so beautiful. She had black hair in a ponytail. Her eyes were hazel. She had long curled lashes. Her eyes!!! I wish I had eyes like her. She greeted me and immediately went to see her brother. He said he wanted to introduce us and somehow I didn't mind.

"Hey, I'm Michelle, but you can call me Mich." I laughed.

"Hey, I'm Anne."

"Nice to meet you Anne."

"Nice to meet you too," I said.

My heart was beating so fast. I didn't know what to say next. It was awkward.

"I have to go now, see you guys later." Mich said. Her voice sounded so calm.

"Ok see you too," we said with Michael at the same time.  After Mich left, we started to talk with Michael again. We had a few drinks and then Michael started talking about his childhood. It sounded really deep.

"You know Anne, I have never felt so comfortable and calm with anyone. You're the first person. When I was little I never had any friends. I wasn't any special so no one wanted to be friends with me. They didn't even notice I was there. I've tried so many schools, but it was the same every time."

I felt bad for him because i couldn't imagine how tough it had to be for him. No wonder he doesn't believe anyone.

"I had a girlfriend but she broke up with me," he said in his deep voice.

"I am so sorry i didn't know... When was it?"

"An hour ago...But I get it because I didn't spend much time with her lately because of work. Now you know that I'm the owner of this restaurant so you probably understand how hard it is to start a new business."

"Shit I'm so sorry to hear that. Shit. Sorry for saying shit in this situation. I'm sorry for the way I act. I had a tough week. And no. I don't understand your business situation. I work for you so I don't have to. But I can imagine how hard it must be.  And are guys ok, or it was a bad breakup?" I didn't know if it was a good question, but I had to ask.

"We are cool. It was the right person at the wrong time. I still like her. The way she smells..."

When he started talking about her like that, I thought I would go crazy. I've never felt like this before. My stomach started to hurt and I felt dizzy. Is it because of the accident I had a few weeks ago or is it because I have some feelings for him?