When Hearts Heal

Chapter 16

A few weeks had passed and I had yet to hear anything from Ben's uncle. I wasn't expecting to hear anything back, but then again, he was on an out of state match with the team. So what was I really expecting to happen?

"Any plans for Valentine's day?" Katie asked as I sat down next to her.

"You mean, other than being single for the first time in 3 years and feeling sorry for myself? No. I have nothing planned Kate. Why?" I answered more sharply than I intended to.

"I was just wondering if you had plans with Benjamin's uncle. Or maybe...that hot hotel owner..?"

Truth is, I had nothing planned. Would it be nice having someone to share it with ? Yes. Would it be nice being treated like a princess for once in my life? Yes. And would it be nice to forget about Jaden and his sorry excuses of why he didn't want to write me a card or buy me flowers ? More than anything.

But I didn't have anyone.

No one asked.

So I guess I'll just have to get used to being alone this year.

"Nope nothing special." I replied in a dull tone trying to avoid the subject. Luckily, my shift ended so I had exactly 1 hour to pick up something to eat and make it home before all of the nauseating couples started flooding the streets.

"I'll see you on Sunday." I said grabbing my bag and making my way out.

I had thought long and hard about how I wanted to spend my first single valentine's day and the answer was quite simple.

I'm a queen and I deserved to be treated as such.

So a self care night with my favourite food, some bubble bath and a good movie was the way to go. I even picked up some flowers for myself on my way to Luigi's.

Tonight was going to be all about me.

"Good to see you Adeline," the eldery gentleman greeted behind the counter. "What will it be tonight? The usual ?"

"You know me too well." I laughed as I watched him put my order through.

"Just 10 minutes." He replied as I thanked him and took a seat near the window.

It was strange to watch people when you're single. It's like you see everything through a different light. I could tell the couple on my right was on a first date as they both seemed nervous and awkward, and I could tell the couple across the street were in a fight because of the way they were holding hands and barely looking at eachother.

It made me both relieved and sad to watch couples. Relieved because I got out before it was too late and sad because I have so much love to give and no one to give it too.

But I guess, everything in good time.

As I turned my gaze back to the window I turned around as I heard a familiar voice, his voice.

"We have to stop meeting like this." I noted as I watched him approach me with a takeaway bag in hand.

"Well maybe if you gave me your number on new years eve I wouldn't have to hang around all of your favourite spots to get your attention." He replied as I heard them call my name.

"Touché." I answered grabbing the bag as we walked out the door together.

"Any plans with your boyfriend tonight?"

"What? No. No boyfriend. I'd rather not talk about it." I joked as I watched a smile play on his lips.

"Bad break-up then ? "

I didn't respond. I hardly even knew this guy, I didn't even know his name. So talking about my ex was a little too personal to be sharing on the sidewalk.

"Well all I'm going to say is that he's an idiot for letting you go. If you were my girlfriend I would give you the moon and stars and treat you right. "

"That's awfully kind of you thank you." I replied awkwardly.

"Here," I watched as he reached into the bag and pulled out a napkin writing something on it. "For when you're ready for that cup of coffee. No pressure." He handed me the napkin as I skimmed over it seeing his number written on it.

"Thanks."

"Well, I'll let you go now. The food's no good if it has gone cold." He joked making a smile appear on my face. "You have a good night now."

"You too."

As I made the drive back home I couldn't help but smile. How was it that 4 months ago I was getting out of a toxic narcissistic relationship, 24 hours ago I was having a nightmare about him and as of 5 minutes ago I had two different guys who were now interested in me?

Was life playing a cruel joke on me?

Or was I just being delusional on valentines day?

If it was the latter,

It sure wouldn't be the first time.