Coffee Shop Romance

Coffee Shop Romance - Chapter 2

Coffee shop romance

Chapter 2

Cleo left the note somewhere for the  mystery man to see it, when she arrived at work the next day she was hoping to find another note but nothing was left. MC and Cleo opened up the shop and started their day. The shop was so busy Cleo didn't notice that a note had been left for her.

Dear sweet Cleo I have received your note, unfortunately I can not allow you to find out who I am. I am not ready for you to know who I am one day, my sweet angel. One day we will look into each other's eyes. A.B

Cleo: I'm never going to find out who this guy is
MC: there must be away we can find out who he is
Jake: maybe I could help after all I am a detective
MC: Jake! Your back it's so good to see you, how long have you been back?
Jake: I've been back a few days now I've just started my new job at duskwood police station
MC: that's fantastic I'm so happy for you
Jake: thanks MC

Jake's POV

It's so good to be back in duskwood. I've missed this place, I've missed hanging out with MC. She always knows how to make me laugh. I wish she could have come with me when I went to Washington but as my boss said it was a very important training course and we all had to stay focused. Now that I am back I get to see MC again. She is my best friend. I am so proud of her and Cleo for opening up their own business. They always talked about doing it one day and now they have.

I've been assigned a new partner whose name is Astrid. She transferred here from Colville and has been living in duskwood for a couple months now. We have been getting on really well. She's like a big sister to me. I'm the younger one and I'm her boss but we love working together.

I decided to take her out for coffee and cake so we went to see MC and Cleo, we ordered some cake and coffee and went to sit down.

MC: here you go two coffees and two slices of cake enjoy
Jake: thanks MC

MC walked back over to the counter to serve a few more customers, once the rush was over Cleo came over to MC.

Cleo: Do you think Jake could figure out who this mystery man is?
MC: I don't see why not why don't you ask him
Cleo: I don't like to could you do it for me after all you two are practically dating
MC: We are not! Yes I might find him incredibly hot but
Jake: Who's incredibly hot?

MC spun round her eyes widened as she felt her face turning red, Cleo kept nudging MC to tell him. MC tried to speak but words just wouldn't come out before she had a chance Cleo spoke for her.

Cleo: MC finds you incredibly hot
MC: CLEO!! I.i. j.jak…

MC felt her face turning red Jake just stood there looking at her not saying a word, MC finally managed to form a sentence.

MC: I'll be right back, I have to murder my business partner
Jake: No wait, I'm glad she said something MC I feel the same way.
MC: Wait what!! You do?

MC came from behind the counter as Jake took her hand, he placed a soft kiss on her hand and gave her a hug. As they hugged he whispered 'will you go out with me tonight?'
MC whispered back 'yes' as they pulled apart Jake couldn't help but wrap his arm around MCs waist. As they were all standing talking Richy came in to grab a coffee and that's when he saw Astrid for the first time. Their eyes met across the room; he was so focused on Astrid that he never noticed Cleo trying to get his attention.

Cleo: Earth to Richy? Hello? Anyone there?
Richy; oh sorry Cleo, I have to ask who's that sitting with Jake and MC
Cleo: that's Astrid she's Jake's new partner they have been working together for awhile now
Richy: Do you know if she's single?
Cleo: that you will have to ask yourself

Cleo made Richy's coffee after making it they both headed back to the table, sitting down Richy introduced himself he and Astrid hit it off right away.

MC: Jake do you think you will be able to help Cleo?
Jake: sure, give me all the information you have and I will see what I can find
Cleo: thanks Jake, I'll go get it for you now
Jake: should I pick you up at 7pm?
MC: perfect it will give me time to get home shower and change

Richy: I'm sorry but I have to ask this. Would you like to go on a date with me?
Astrid: I'd love to Richy
Richy: where would the lady like to go?
Astrid: Well I'd really like to go watch  fast and furious 9 I haven't seen it yet
Richy: I love fast and furious. I'll book us two seats for  tomorrow night if that's okay?
Astrid: that's perfect

Jake and Astrid left with Richy and they all went back to work, while MC was cleaning down the tables she found another note attached to a small box. She picked it up and saw that it had Cleo's name written on the front. She called Cleo over and she opened the box inside and there were 3 rose petals.

To my darling Cleo,
A rose petal for each day I have known you I long for your heart, one day we shall meet and I hope that you feel the same way I do until next time my love A.B xx

Cleo: this guy is really starting to freak me out now
MC: don't worry Cleo, Jake will find out who it is
Cleo: I hope so
MC: I'm seeing him later so I'll give him these
Cleo: thanks MC, why don't you go early I can close the shop
MC: Are you sure?
Cleo: sure, I don't mind
MC: thanks Cleo your the best

MC grabbed her jacket and keys and headed to her car to go home, Cleo started to close the shop up after she had finished cleaning she grabbed her jacket and keys and headed for the door. While she was waiting for the shutter to come down she spotted another box on the floor. This time there was no note with it but she knew who it was from picking the box up she opened it and inside was a heart pendant.

Cleo started to freak out so she shoved the pendant back in the box and headed for MCs apartment before she went on her date with Jake. Cleo jumped in her car and drove to MCs luckily MC didn't live too far away so it didn't take Cleo long to get there. When she arrived Cleo grabbed the box and went into the apartment complexe heading straight to MCs apartment. She knocked on the door and waited for MC to answer.

MC: oh hey Cleo, what's up?
Cleo: I just got another box from this creep look what he's sent me this time
MC: A heart pendant, was there any note with it?
Cleo: No, there was no note with it this time MC I don't know how much more I can take
MC: don't worry, give me the box and I will give it to Jake
Cleo: I don't even want to think about what could be waiting for me at home
MC: your welcome to crash here tonight
Cleo: Do you mean that? That would be great
MC: of course, I just haven't made the spade bed up thon
Cleo: no need to worry about that I can take care of that, thank you MC
MC: no problem

While MC was making the final touches to get make up Cleo had just arrived back after going to pick up an overnight bag. MC showed her where everything was and to help herself to what she wanted. Jake had arrived to come and pick up MC for their date MC grabbed her keys and jacket and headed out on her date.

MC: Where are you taking me tonight?
Jake: first, you look absolutely stunning and second I am taking you to the black swan