Coffee Shop Romance

Coffee Shop Romance - Chapter 18

Coffee shop romance

Chapter 18

Cleo opened the door to find Alan standing right in front of her, every emotion was going round her head. She thought he had gone for good but here he was standing right in front of her.

Cleo: A-alan y-your here but…"Cleo raises her hand and slaps Alan round the face leaving a red mark"

Alan: Okay I definitely deserved that Cleo. I am so very sorry for what I did, I am a coward. I ran away when things were so good between us. I let all the negative thoughts cloud my mind. I should have just talked to you but I didn't. I know I don't deserve forgiveness. I don't blame you either. I wouldn't forgive me either.

Cleo: I really don't know what to think you ran instead of talking to me, after everything we went through. I fell in love with you despite all the warnings from my friends. I let myself think I had a future with you. Hell I was even going to ask if you wanted to move in together but why bother. If I did what would you of done said yes moved in and then decide it's not what you want so you just fuck off and run leaving me.

Alan: I know I have no right to ask this but can I come in so we can talk

Cleo stood near the door for a moment thinking about what Alan asked, she moved to one side letting him inside the room.

Alan: Thank you. I thought about turning round so many times that day, I convinced myself that I was doing the right thing by letting you go. You deserve so much better than me I didn't want you to have a life with me where people would always stop and point after what I did to you.

Cleo: don't you think that's my choice to make? It's not for you to choose who I should be with. I picked you because I fell in love with you. I didn't wake up one morning and decide to fall in love with you. It just happened the more I came to visit the more I fell for you. Do you really think after what you did there is any chance for us now?

Alan: I had some time to think while I was gone, I talked to my physiatrist and she was the one that told me to let myself be happy and I'm so happy being with you. I let all my past mistakes take over and I've ended up ruining everything we have together.

Cleo: I don't know that I can do this with you what you did broke my heart, I've never felt pain like that before. I need some time and space to think I really don't know if I can trust you again.

Alan: I understand but I want you to know that I will never stop loving and caring about you Cleo. If I have to wait a lifetime for you to give us another chance then so be it we are worth fighting for. I will be back home in duskwood come by, call whenever you feel ready.

Alan pecked Cleo on the cheek and left her room, Cleo sat on the edge of the bed trying to take in everything that just happened. She needed to talk to someone. She pulled out her phone and thought about texting MC but she didn't want to spoil her time here. She scrolled down a bit and sent a text to Jessy asking if she could come to her room.

Cleo's POV

I can't believe he really came back here after everything he's put me through, he thinks he can just walk back into my life after leaving. I can't forgive him for this. He's broken my heart more than any other man has ever done. I sent a text to Jessy asking her to come to my room. I've been confiding in her while I've been here. I didn't want to burden MC with all this.

I hear a knock at the door and let Jessy sit and talk for what seems like hours. She knows how much I do care for Alan but at the same time she knows how much he's hurt me. She told me that if I do give him another chance then things need to change. I can't help but agree with her that things will need to change.

After a few more hours of talking Jessy leaves me to think things over, I am still not sure what I am going to do. A part of me wants to take him back but the other part is telling me to just move on. I think I need to put some distance between me and him for a while. I don't want to be tempted to fall back into his arms.

I think I will see if I can stay on the island for a few more days, I think it will do me good to have some space and time to myself. Jessy has been amazing at helping me with all this. I felt I needed to apologise to her for how I treated her. She knows she did wrong, she doesn't need me going on at her about it all the time.

I think it's about time I get out of this room. I've been cooped up in here for too long now, I want to go feel the sun on my skin, listen to the ocean and the birds singing. I want to say goodbye to MC and Jake before they leave. I'll explain everything to them once they get back from their honeymoon.

Alan's POV
I've just arrived back home it's still early so I decided to go for a walk and take in the fresh crisp air. On my way back I passed the coffee shop Cleo and MC hired new staff to take care of the business. Deciding to go inside and order a coffee before I make my way back home. The smell of fresh cakes being baked takes over my sense of smell. It's so inviting I can't help but smile. I order my coffee to go and make my way back home.

The town is starting to get busy with everyone making their way to work, some putting signs outside their shops advertising the day's special offers. Watching everyone make their way to where they need to be, watching couples kiss each other goodbye makes me think of Cleo. My thoughts bring her to the front of my mind. I remember the day we spent together just sitting outside my house talking while we decide what plants I need to pick up. I've always loved gardening. Cleo had so many amazing ideas I couldn't help but love them all.

I want all her ideas to become a reality so I decide first to freshen up as it's been a long drive. As I do sleep starts to take over my body I lay down on the bed and close my eyes. Sleep takes over my body and I am soon fast asleep.

Hours later I woke up when I looked at the clock. It was 4pm, wow where did the day go I must have been tired. I pull myself off the bed and go downstairs to make a coffee. I take a look in the fridge and there is barely anything to eat. I really should do some shopping. I need to get quite a bit. The store will still be open so I can go pick some stuff up.

After having my coffee I grab my keys and head out to the store, it was the perfect time to go as it was quite. I could peacefully walk around and not feel like I'm getting road rage stuck behind gossiping women. Now that I've got everything I need I got to the check out and pay for my stuff. My thoughts drift back to Cleo remembering that day we walked round the supermarket laughing and joking. I miss her so much why did I have to be a complete idiot and mess everything up.

It seemed to be something that followed me in life. ever I got anything worth hanging on to I would always find a way to mess it all up. I keep trying to think of ways to win her back to have her at my side. I know she told me she needs her time and space to think things through. I guess I will just have to let it be until she wants to talk. I don't want to pressure her into making the wrong choice.

Jessy's POV

I've just been to see Cleo. She told me what she plans to do so she can think things over. I really wasn't expecting her to confide in me but I know with MC just getting married she doesn't want to worry her. I never thought I would be the one giving relationship advice. All I do is ruin all the good things in my life. It was hard watching Richy and Astrid at the wedding.

Every part of me just wanted to go and kiss him but that would be a massive mistake. He's clearly moved on. I guess I should be doing the same. I can't keep pining over him for all my life Dan was looking very smart at the wedding. I didn't know he could clean up that well.

MC and Jake look so happy together. MC looked beautiful in her wedding dress, everything about that day was beautiful. I'm so happy for them. I hope I can be as happy as them one day. Thinking back to Cleo I really hope whatever choice she makes she does it for her.