Green is better

Olivia- Chapter 4

Me and Max are more than 3 months now in a relationship. We moved together and I quit my job. I'm working with him together now at the restaurant. I am a waitress.

As we got into this little apartment a stray cat was always before our door. Maybe his old owner lived here. I wanted to take it at the first day, but Max told me that he as a cat allergy. I was very sad but I couldn't do anything about it.
I brought also, all my plants in this place but now.. they are mostly brown and not in good condition. I miss the green colors.
This special green..

But he is great. I love Maxwell.
He helped me when I needed him with my job and my life. He cooked for me every day and we have so much fun. Quality time.
I think this is true love.. nobody loved me before..

The day passes slowly and Max was still not at home.
I was worried, so I took some serious clothes, got the keys and my bag. I was going to the restaurant were we work. I gave me a day off but I wanna see him so I think I will just have to work.
As I walked and walked I feel how much people are on the street. Some strangers bump into me.
Ow, ..
And then someone hit my shoulder so hard cause he was running, I turned around: „Hey asshole!" but before I could say more i lost my balance and fall onto the ground like an idiot. Nobody really cared but then I hear a familiar voice.

„Everything okay?"
I didn't look up, I just taked his hand that he offered me and got up.
„Thank you." I say, as I looked down to fix my clothes. When I lifted my head I couldn't see his face anymore. But this man, he...
Do I know him?
He already turned around and was walking away.
I shout: „Hey do I know you?"
He stops walking and turns around.
„I don't think so miss-.."
I see his face and then it hit me. James.
„James? From One Hyde Park?"
I couldn't believe it. I see him again, like he said..

„Olivia?" He said a little confused. I think?
„How have you been? Still working as.. you know?"
I just stare and..
I see him, it feels like all the people disappear and just me and him are standing here. I tried to get an answer out of my mouth.
„No, haha I'm a waitress now. Actually I'm on my way there."
I see him, his face. Now that I met him again, I feel what I've missed. Why did I ?
„Oh great! I'm relieved that I could help you that day."
I totally forgot,.. he helped me in the beginning.

„I don't know if you heard that I said Thank you, that day. But thank you, really."
He smiles softly.
„Can I return your help? I know that a meal with me doesn't pay you back, but.."
„I would love too."
He interrupted me with his soft, low voice.

„Well then.. give me your number." he already takes his phone out and hands me it. I type my number in. „Well then.. goodbye."
„Goodbye Olivia." I shiver as he says my name. He already turned around and walked away.

I look after him just to see his back. Suddenly he turns around. My eyes widen and I feel my eyes widen cause I got caught. He grins and laughs to himself as he keeps walking.
I turn around and- I have a boyfriend!

I walk very fast to work that moment.

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I open the door to the bar and from the sound of the door Maxwell looks up and smiles as he sees me.
He walkes towards me and opens his arms for a hug.

I gladly and proudly take his hug and realize that I have a good boyfriend.

"Did you come safe here?"
"Yeah, the streets were full and some idiots pumped into me. And randomly I met a kind of friend? I think haha."
"A friend? Who?"
"You don't know him, it's someone from my past."
"From your past? Tell me please?"

I wanted to answer him but behind us opens the door and a big group came in. 20 people?!
"HEYYYY! is there space for a big group like us!??"
Maxwell smiles: "Come all in!"
The whole group is smiling and already in a good mood. They all ran in and sit down.
"Well then let's get to work."
I go behind the bar and throw onto the chair at the side my stuff.
Maxwell follows me and I get to the big group with a block and a pen to get the orders.

-Timeskip-

It's already 3am and we can finally close the bar. One hour ago the big group left but we still had to clean up the place. We were exhausted.

I yawn. We are going home and we just hear music from the clubs and partys around us, that are still open. Some cars but not more.
As Maxwell starts talking I look to him.
"So at the beginning of our shift.. Who is that friend of yours?"
"His name is James."
He looks kinda surprised.

"No more information?"
"What do you want to know? I don't really know more."
"Olivia! How is he your friend when you don't know about him more than his name! Explain it!" True.
I stop on the street.

Maxwell I don't wanna talk about him right now."
"But I wanna!"
"Why do you care so much!"
What is his problem?

"I care about you!"
"Well do you trust me?" I say calmly.
"Yeah I trust you." He says calm and not so aggressively like before.

"Well then.. trust me that you don't have to know more about him!" I was a little angry but he seemed to be pissed. He rolls his eyes walking again and letting me stand here.

"What the fuck?"
"What Olivia?" He doesn't stop walking.
I catch up with him and don't say anything.
We both say nothing for 5 minutes. We finally are home and he opens the door and goes in. I follow him behind and close the door.
What a good morning asshole.

I rush into the bedroom before him and lock the door.
"Olivia! What are you doing? Open up!"
"No! I will Not. I'm mad. Good night on the couch."
I still have my bag onto my shoulder and now I throw it away to the side.
I go away from the door and just hear an angry Max. He shouts something against the door and then just angry footstep's.
I collapse into the bed and crawl to my side. I take the blanket and roll myself into it. I fell how my eyes are getting a little wet and I just close them so I can sleep.

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