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'Ring-ding-ding'
I looked up as the double doors to the cafe opened. It was close to the end of my shift and I was wiping the hard granite counter top off from the after work rush earlier. A tall man with curly brown hair walked in. His creamy, mocha colored skin was beautiful as I looked up his body finally meeting his eyes. They were so deep and brown. I saw years of hard work and sadness but also a hint of fun and carefree.
I gave him a smile and grabbed a glass down.
"And what can I get you tonight?"
"A coke will work. I don't need any coffee right now." He replied in a deep tone.
I reached under the counter to get his drink and furrowed my brow. I know that voice from somewhere. I thought. It seemed so familiar tho I couldn't pin point it.
"There you go." I said setting his drink down in front of him.
I sat down on the stool facing him and studied his face. He cleared his throat and met my gaze.
"You know, you look a lot like someone I used to know." he said looking at me straight on.
"I hope that's a good thing." I laughed, heat rising up my cheeks.
He laughed a goofy laugh that just makes you want to laugh more. I felt a pang of longing in my chest. This troubled me more. I knew this man from somewhere but why can't I place him?
"What's your name?" I asked checking my watch and taking my apron off.
"Xavier and yours?"
My breath caught in my throat. That's why I hadn't remembered him. I'd tried so hard to forget that name and now he was back. I screwed up my face and then took a deep breath. I turned around with a smile an walked out from behind the counter.
"I'm sorry but my shift just ended and I have to go." I waved a goodbye and spoke some words with the next girl coming in. Then I was out the door and into the cool night air without even a glance over my shoulder. I was a little ways down the sidewalk when I heard the dingling of the bars door.
"Wait!" I heard that heartbreaking voice call out.
I stopped and closed my eyes trying to keep the tears in.
"What do you want?" I asked not turning around.
I heard the slap of his feet slow down as he got close to me.
"I never got your name." he said, a little out of breath.
I sighed and turned around. The tears threatening to spill down my face.
"Do you not remember?" I asked in almost a whisper.
He looked at me confused by question.
"Remember what?"
My voice caught in my throat at his response.
"Ive been meaning to give this to you for awhile." I walked up to him and held his handsome face in my hands. I pressed my lips to his and stood there kissing the man I still loved. I felt him tense up in surprise, then relax into the kiss. Wrapping his arms around the small of my back and pulling me closer. I pulled away after what seemed like and eternity. I stared into his eyes searching for some kind of realization.
Nothing.
I screwed my eyes shut as a tear fell down my cheek.
"I'm sorry you don't remember. But hold on to it because I don't know when I'll see you again, or when you'll remember what happened."
I broke from his warm embrace and watched him as I slowly backed up.
"Bye"
I ran down the sidewalk. Away from my past. Away from the brokenness. The pain. Anger. Frustration. I ran until he was gone from my mind once again. Till I believed that I would never hear the name Xavier again.

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