Her Silver Lining

Chapter 2

Y/n:
I woke up the in the morning to my head pounding. I felt arms loosely around me and looked to my side. I smiled softly and watched the woman who I didn't even know the name of sleep in my bed. I slowly got up and out a pillow in my place, not wanting to wake her,

I went into the kitchen and got a glass of water. I took a pain killer and then got another one and a fresh glass of water.
I walk back into my room and out the water and pain killer on the side. I got back into bed and started to stroke the woman's messy hair. "Hey, good morning" I say quietly. And the woman's eyes fluttered open. She looked at me a bit alarmed but then calmed down a minute later. I gave her the bottle of water and then pain killer."Thank you" she smiled and then took them. She looked at the time and then sat up. "Thank you so much but I think I need to leave" she said and got out of the bed and looked around for her clothes. She picked them up and got changed in the bathroom. I stood up also and waited for her to come out.

Once she came out she looked at me and then walked out the room. I followed her and walked to the door. "Have a good day" I said to her and she smiled a little "you too" she walked out and got into a taxi she must have booked whilst she was in the bathroom. I sigh and shut the door. I just slept with a fucking married woman! I mutter your myself and go upstairs. I clean the room up and put some clothes on.

Throughout the day I went shopping and stocked up my kitchen but I couldn't stop thinking about the woman I met. I sat down on the sofa and watched a film to try and put my mind at ease but that didn't help either. I fell asleep on the sofa and woke up to my alarm.

I got ready for my shift again and drive to work. I get in and fill Patrick in on what happened. "Do you still not know who she is?!" He asked shocked and I frowned "no why? Should I?" I asked and he shook his head and laughed "oh this is too funny" he said and I shrugged "oh whatever"

Half an hour into my shift I heard the door open. Patrick cleared his throat getting my attention. I looked at him and he nodded his head to the direction of the door. I turned around and she stood before me. She didn't have sunglasses on and it was very clear she had been crying. She looked at me and visibly relaxed which I thought was adorable. "Hey, what's wrong?" I asked and got her a glass of water. I put it in front of her and she takes it thankfully.
"It's over" she said and I saw a tear fall down her face. I frowned and I felt my heart ache. But why I've only met this woman once and I didn't know a lot about her.

"What's over?" I asked just to be sure I was on the right track.
"My marriage. I brought it up and he got all defensive and started yelling. Then his 'girlfriend' called him in the middle of our argument and he stopped everything to pick it up. So I tried to kick him out the house but he was adamant that it was his house and he won't go anywhere. So now I have no where to go but I can't bother anyone with this because they might tell people and then my life will be ruined with all sort of stories about me" she says and I look at her with wide eyed and my lips slightly parted. I blinked and then shook my head "I'm sure that's not true, what's the worst that can happen? You don't have one person you can stay with?" I asked and she shrugged. "I don't want to bother them, they all have families or live too far" she says sadly and sips on her water.

I looked over her and smiled "you can stay at mine if you want" I say. She looks up but shakes her head "no I couldn't do that"
"Yes you can why not?"

She doesn't say anything but then nods "alright, thank you so much, you're a life saver" she said and I chuckled "I don't think so" she looked at me and I saw that she was a little happier. "You will have to wait for my shift to be over if that's okay? Can I get you some food whilst you wait?" I asked and she picked up the menu "that's fine I can wait" she looked through the menu and asked for some food. I nodded and gave it to the chef.

I continued to get peoples drinks and meals. I got the woman's and gave it to here. "There you go" I smiled and she smiled back "thank you.
"I do have one condition for you to stay at mine" I say and at this she looks up
"You need to tell me your name. I'm y/n so we're even" I say and at this the woman across the bar looks a little panicked "I'm Helena" she says and I nod and smile "that's a beautiful name" I say and she relaxes and starts to eat the meal.
Patrick looks at me with wide eyes and then smirks "I can't believe you don't know who she is" he says and I frowned. Did she come in that regular? I wondered.

I finally reached the end of my shift and got my things together. I went around the bar and only just saw the bag that Helena had. I picked it up for her and she stood up. "Thank you" she said and then I smiled and we both walked out to my car. "Well I'm just glad I went shopping today so we have something to eat" I chuckle and then out the stuff in the back and get in my seat.

The drive to my place was comfortable even though we didn't speak to each other the radio on a low volume helped it not to be awkward silence. I parked at my house and got out. I picked her stuff up and went to the door. I unlocked it and let her in first she said her thanks and then took her bag from me. "I really do appreciate you letting me stay here" she says and I smile at her.
"Its no problem really, besides it will be nice company"
"There's a spare room opposite mine if you want to put your things in there?" I suggest and she nods and goes to my spare room.

I sit on the sofa and smile when she comes down. "Do you want to order a pizza?" I ask and she nods "sure" she smiled and I nodded. I ordered the pizza and out the tv on.

I gave the remote to Helena and she looked through it and put something on. The doorbell went so I went to get the pizza. I put it in the coffee table "do you want a drink Helena?" I asked
"Can I get a a can of coke?" She asked
"Of course" I went to the kitchen and get it and I got one for myself.
I handed it to her and h felt her thumb touch my pinky. I felt a spark spread up my arm and looked Helena in the eyes who was doing the same. I felt my cheeks warm and I sat down.

We are the pizza and watched something on the tv. I soon heard snores and I look over at Helena who was fast asleep. I got a blanket and put it over her. I made sure she was comfortable before putting Helena's legs on her lap and lowering the volume of the tv.