Sunset lover

The text

I looked over the counter and seen a number had texted me saying "I had a good talk with you tonight, when are you free for lunch?"

It was a no brainer that it had been Ezra who texted me. I left the message on read and turned my phone off. I went to the bathroom to gather my thoughts. There was no way I could even be considering going to lunch with him. It felt wrong. In my head Jonah and I were still in a relationship.

I looked in the mirror and reminded myself that there was no one else but Jonah. I had made my decision that I would not be going out with Ezra. I than took a shower but while showering I had an uneasy feeling. Was I seriously still thinking about Ezra ? I got out the shower and called my best friend Bree.

*phone ringing
"Hey girl what's up" Bree said enthusiastically.

"I was wondering if you could come over I know it's late but I really need you."
I said practically begging.

"Of course lani I'll be over in 10 min"

"Great thanks girl you have no idea how much I need you"

"No problem I'll be there shortly bye I love you"

Bree hung up before I could say it back but it was typical of her. I had meet Bree 3 months prior to Jonahs death. She had been there every step of my continuing healing journey. She was my bestfriend and one of the few people who genuinely got me. For the first couple of months after Jonahs death Bree lived with me up until I moved out of my parents house.
Oh yeah my relationship with my parents has gone down hill. They think I'm too depressed which is why they agreed they would pay for my college if I went to a Christian school. Considering I'm broke and work a minimum wage job I had to take the offer.

I hear the front door open and it's Bree

"Hey girl what's wrong are you okay ?"

"Bree I have something to tell you and I need your opinion on it"

"Girl you know that's what I'm here for, I won't ever judge you"

"I met a boy today-

"Wait a min are you in love ?" She said excitedly. Bree had been trying for the last year to get me out in the dating world, she never pressured me but she thought it would do me good.

"No girl well idk, I was smoking at the beach you know how I usually do everyday, and a guy walked up to me and we had a conversation and he proceeded to ask me for lunch"

"Omg is he cute ? What's his name" she said excitingly.

"His name is Ezra but Bree it doesn't feel right" I said with sudden tears in my eyes and I layed my head in brees lap.

"I know baby, I know you're still hurting. But Lani you can't hold back forever you know I will always support you but it's time you give love a chance again" she said while rubbing my head.

"I know Bree but it would feel like I'm betraying Jonah" I said sobbing.

"Jonah would have wanted you to be happy you know that in the little time I knew him I would always see that he would put your happiness first"

"I know, I'm just scared" I said while wiping my tears.

"You'll know when it's time to get out there again. How about you just go to lunch with him and if you like it just take it slow and if you don't than you don't have to continue it" she said while holding my hand.

"You're right Bree I love you so much" I said hugging her

"You know I'm always here, how bout we roll up a blunt to calm yourself" she said while pulling out some weed from her pocket.

"Girl you know I'm always down" I said laughing

"That's my bitchhhhh"

we smoked a blunt and talked some more. Bree really knew how to make me feel better she was my friend soulmate.
I gathered the courage to text Ezra back
"How bout tomorrow?" I texted him.

He responded immediately.

"Sure, let's go eat at Auntie pastas for that's cool with you" he texted back

"I'm down I'll meet you there at 2"

"That's a bet goodnight 💤 "

I left the message on read and showed Bree.

"This will be good for you I promise girl"

"Girl I hope so or else imma stop being your friend" I said jokingly

"Yeah right you whore" she said back laughing

Bree left around 3 in the morning. I went to my room and cuddled with Bruno. In my head I would say the same thing I did every night
"Jonah if you're listening I love you"

I than fell asleep.

Thank you guys for reading this chapter. How do you think Lani s "lunch date" will go with Ezra? As always feel free to leave comments and suggestions ❤️