Coffee Shop Romance

Coffee Shop Romance - Chapter 3

Coffee Shop Romance

Chapter 3

MC and Jake headed out on their date Cleo was busy making up the bed in the spare bedroom when there was a light knock at the door. She stopped what she was doing and went to see who it was when she looked through the pee hole no one was there. She opened the door slightly making sure to keep the security chain on. She looked down and saw a dozen red roses with a card sticking out the top.

Cleo bent down to pick up the flowers quickly, closing the door and making sure it was locked. She took a look at the note it was from her mystery man. Good evening my love I saw that you are staying out tonight and wanted to drop off these roses. Have a lovely evening A.B

Cleo put the flowers on the kitchen counter and went back to making the bed, MC and Jake arrived at the black swan and were shown to their seats. Jake had booked a private romantic table and candles illuminated the table. In the center of the table sat a small boutique of flowers. MC sat taking in her surroundings everything was perfect so beautifully laid out.

Jake and MC looked over the menu and ordered their food, Jake had a bottle of wine sent to the table. It was one of MCs favorite wines Jake knew her tastes so well.

MC: thank you Jake
Jake: no need to thank me your worth it
MC: Can I ask, how long have you liked me?
Jake: I've liked you for some time I missed you so much while I was away
MC: I missed you to I was so happy when you came back

MC and Jake talked for most of the night. They had a wonderful night out together, MC filled Jake in on what had been going on with Cleo and all the gifts and messages she had received. Jake promised to start looking into everything in the morning, as it was a warm summer's evening Jake drove down to the lake.

He took MCs hand and walked to a secluded area where there was a bench that overlooked the lake. They sat down looking out at the water rippling away. Jake turned to MC and smiled as he moved some of her hair away from her face.

MC: Jake…
Jake: Yes MC?
MC: Are you going to kiss me?

Jake couldn't help but chuckle. He lifted MCs chin up with his fingers and kissed her softly on the lips. MC wrapped her arms around Jake's neck and pulled him closer closing the gap between them. As they pulled away to catch their breath Jake looked into MCs eyes and smiled. They sat cuddled up for awhile before heading back to MCs apartment they walked hand in hand back to the car.

When they arrived back at the apartment MC invited Jake in, Cleo had already gone to bed when they got back.

MC: thank you for a wonderful evening Jake
Jake: no thanks needed it was a pleasure
MC: it seems silly but it feels like we have been a couple for ages
Jake: we have in a way we have been best friends for 4 years
MC: and everyday you get more handsome

Jake moved closer to MC stroking her face with his fingers, leaning in, he lightly kissed her. MC wrapped her arms around Jake taking in his warmth and scent they stairs like that for a few moments.

Jake: I hate to say this but I should get going
MC: I hate that you have to go
Jake: we will see each other tomorrow I promise

Just as Jake was heading for the door MC called him back, he turned round and saw the note she had in her hand.

MC: It's another note from the mystery man
Jake: this one as the name of the flower shop I will pay them a visit tomorrow morning
MC: thank you for doing this for Cleo I know it means a lot to her
Jake: it's my pleasure

Jake kissed MC goodnight as headed out to his car to go home, MC leaned against the door with a smile on her face she hadn't been this happy in awhile. The next morning MC woke up to the smell of coffee MC got out of bed making her way to the kitchen.

MC: Hey, what's all this?
Cleo: Morning, I thought I would make us breakfast
MC: wow! It all looks amazing thank you Cleo
Cleo: Your welcome, did you have a good night last night?
MC: it was perfect I had the best time, I noticed when we got back that there was another note
Cleo: Yeah, he left it outside your apartment door how did he know I would be here
MC: he must of seen you somehow Jake is stopping by the coffee shop later so we can fill him in
Cleo: your a good friend MC

MC and Cleo sat down to eat breakfast then got ready to start the day, when they arrived at the shop luckily there was no note or gift outside. Cleo went to get all the cakes made up while MC put the chalk board outside with today's special blend of coffee and cake. The morning rush had started customers ordering their coffee on their way to work.

Once the rush had claimed down it gave MC a chance to whip down the tables and collect the empty coffee mugs. Cleo had just finished baking some cookies she was putting them onto the trays. Soon the lunch time rush was upon them the shop was busier than ever Jake had arrived with his partner Astrid. He noticed how busy Cleo and MC were so they took a seat and waited for the rush to pass.

MC: Oh hey, sorry I didn't come over
Jake: Don't worry about it
MC: What can I get you?
Astrid: can I get a strawberry frappuccino
MC: Sure thing, Jake what can I get you?
Jake: can I get an iced coffee
MC: I'll be right back

MC went to make the drinks and Cleo brought over two slices of freshly made apple pie. All 4 sat down and went over what had been happening to Cleo.

Cleo: have you managed to find anything out yet?
Astrid: we paid a visit to the flower shop the owner remembers the male who came in
Jake: we were hoping for a digital trail but he paid in cash, we do have put sketch artist working with the owner
Astrid: we also found out that he as visited the shop more than once, he was seen waiting outside for the shop to open on more than one occasion
Jake: we have some more leads to follow up on, we will find him Cleo
Cleo: thank you guys so much for all your help

The 4 carried on talking until it was time for Jake and Astrid to get back to work, MC and Jake made plans to meet up later and Astrid was going on her first date with Richy.