Finding Love

Mateo

"Nostalgia is a type of feeling that reminds us what we loved. Time can change a lot ."

Walking into Julios restaurant I was filled with joy as memories from my childhood came back. The aesthetic was the same with a few modifications but thats expected after 9 years. Heading towards the front desk I ordered my food fast taking in the ambience. 

"Hola esta elena aqui?" I asked the man at the front. Julios felt like home as a kid, it was a place where I was free to speak my native tongue. Elena and her husband Julio took care of my family and made us feel welcomed. "sí, ella está en la parte de atrás" the man told me. I nodded as a way of saying thank you.

 I walked over to the bar to wait for my food. I was excited to see Elena and catch up but since walking in I felt a pair of eyes on me. The women sitting at the bar was more than obvious with her vicious glare. I sat a few chairs down from her not far enough were I couldn't catch her staring. It was funny to watch her turn away when I caught her.

I decided to play along and speak but the outcome was not what I expected. Most women are flirtatious and take pride in talking to  me but this one was the complete opposite. I suppose my comment offend her and she got up fast leaving the bar. 

She was feisty and I couldn't help but keep a smirk on my face. I enjoyed watching her emotions light up when I called her out and she was extremely gorgeous. 

My eyes followed when she stormed out, her curly hair stopped at her shoulder and bounced with every step she took. Elena walked inside with food and I followed behind the women to greet Elena.

"Oh, Mateo my baby!" she cried pulling me into a bear hug. I returned the hug and smiled. "I've missed you! she said in my chest.  "It's been almost 10 years but I never forgot everything you did for me and my family." I said told her. 

She looked as if she was about to cry and I laughed cheering her up with childhood memories. "You've gotten so big and why are you wearing this cap. Hiding your beautiful face." she scolded me as I smiled and took my hat off for her. 

"You've grown into an amazing man Mateo. I am so proud of you!" Elena's words hit me hard. Its been a while since I last heard anyone say they were proud of me. It felt great to hear and her embrace warmed my heart. 

"Elena you missed it, Rose was giving him the worse looks" the man named Robert laughed. "Ahhh, you met my Rose!" So that was her name I thought to myself. "Yes, she was... interesting" I said honestly since our only interaction was me sounding like an idiot.  

"Don't mind Rose she's going through new changes. I was hoping for you two to meet someday" Elena said with a sly smile on her face. She was plotting something. "Well, I'm only here for a short amount of time before we head to Qatar. I'll try to visit before I leave Elena" I told her kissing her cheek and leaving the restaurant. She waved goodbye. 

Heading to my car I saw the women from earlier in her car looking at me with a death glare. I kept my same smirk and waved goodbye to her. She sped off quickly and I laughed to myself. 

Hoping in my car and going back to the hotel.