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CALEB

It was morning. Not a happy one. Actually I didn't have any happy mornings anymore. Not that I did before. I was staring at the empty white ceiling. Boring. That's what my life is. My phone rang. It was dad. God knows what awaits me now.

Caleb: Yes dad.

Dad: You're coming later, right?

Caleb: Is that a question? Do I have a choice?

Dad: Don't be late. Don't come empty handed either.

Caleb: You said you were gonna be nice ab-

He cut the call before even I could finish talking. He knew I would say no.

AVA & RYAN

Ryan was in his bar going through his phone. At morning there wasn't much people there. Ava was the only person sitting on one the chairs. She was busy dialing Trevor. Ryan couldn't watch her cry over a guy knowing what had actually happened.

Ryan: Goodness gracious. CUT IT OUTTT. Why are you clinging on to a bastard like that?

Ava: What do you know about love, huh? All you have had is flings. I know something's off. Things are not adding up. He even quit working from the cafe. God knows what has happened to him?

Ryan: What has happened to him? Really. If you care so much put ads in newspapers or like go to his house. Be a crazy woman. There is a world filled with other guys.. Why don't yo--

Ava: Found it. His address. I am going to his house.

Ryan: What?? Why?? Why do you have his address?

Ava: I sent him a gift once.

Ryan: What did you send him.. Ava?

Ava: A pair of Air Jordans.

Ryan: A pair of Air Jordans???? Which air jordans Avs???

Ava: Air Jordan 6 Retro, why??

Ryan: AIR JORDAN 6 RETROOO???

Ava: Don't you think you are repeating what I am saying just loudly???

(20 minutes later)

Ava: Don't you have a restaurant to handle?

Ryan: I do, except no one comes at this hour and you are about to do a stupid job and as a person who wants the best for you, I need to be there by your side..

Ava: Since when do you want the best for me.. I told you I didn't need any help.

Before Ava could open her car's door, Ryan stopped her. He held her hand back so that she couldn't reach the door.

Ryan: Please Ava... Listen to me one time. Don't go.

His hand might have lingered a little longer than usual. He was starting to like her a lot more than before. All he wanted for her was the best. And probably he wanted her to see him at least as an option.

Ava: Do you want a nice red mark on your cheek?

Ryan nodded a no.

Ava: Then fucking leave my hand. And come, we both can go together.

After walking a few steps, Ryan tried to convince Ava not to go.

Ryan: Let's just go.

Ava: What's the matter with you? Since before?

Ryan: I think we should go back..

Ava: Go wait in the car if you want.

Ryan started pulling Ava back.