When Hearts Heal

Chapter 18

As we booked into our hotel suite, I couldn't help but find my eyes searching the halls for his face. Like I was desperate to see him, or even fantasise the possibility of talking to him again. I was allowing myself to get too interested in the possibility, I know that.

But how could I not ?

"Maybe he's in his office, or he's coming  in later. " Maya tried to cheer me up.

"Yeah, not all hotel owners are constantly at their business's. I'm sure he's just busy. " Katie tried to chime in.

"You're right. Besides, it's not about him, let's enjoy our girls weekend." I tried to sound unbothered, but in actual fact I was a lot more dissapointed than I thought I would be.

The whole point of this weekend was to see him and render the possibility of us hitting it off. I had to know. For if and when I'm ready to date again, I can't sit with the idea of two men being interested in me. As nice as it sounded, it just wasn't something I was interested in. So I was really counting on this weekend bringing me clarity.

Or at the very least, closure.

As the hours started to tick by, I found any and all excuses to be out of the hotel room and roaming the halls, hoping to bump into him. But so far, I had no luck. It was like he knew I was there and therefore was playing a game of cat and mouse.

As thrilling as it seemed, I was not a very patient person and this all felt pointless to me.

"I'm sorry you didn't get to see him like you wanted to," Maya comforted as we zipped up our bags.

"You know, alot of people go out of town for business trips. Maybe our timing was just off this time." Katie tried to add.

"Yeah, and in any case you still have his number. So why don't you just call him ?"

I knew I had his number. I had been staring at it on my bedside table for the last week thinking about what I should do. I also knew that we were living in different times and that there was nothing wrong with a woman making the first move and calling a guy.

It's just...

It reminded me too much of Jaden. I was always making the first move, always making the plans, always the one to call or message him first. I was always the one doing the pursuing. And just once in my life , I would like someone to persue me for a change. Just once.

Is that too much to ask for ?

"Yeah, maybe." I replied as we walked down to the lobby and checked out. I was sad to leave having felt like the whole weekend was a waste of time and money.

I of course enjoyed spending time with my friends, but I could've done that in the comfort of my own home for free.

As we stood outside of the hotel waiting for our uber I couldn't help but feel defeated. I was no closer to what I was a week ago. No questions has been answered and no clarity had been given.

"How far away does your uber say he is ?" Maya asked as I reached into my pocket feeling the absence of my phone.

"Oh shoot, I left in our room. Let me run back and get it. I'll be right back." I answered as I went back to the front desk asking for the room key again to grab my phone.

My head was focused on seeing him and feeling disappointed that I didn't, that I had not even noticed the absence of my phone.

Rushing into the room, grabbing my phone and pressing G on the elevator I couldn't help but feel as if this was the longest descent from level 14 back to ground floor. It felt like the elevator was taking forever as if sensing my impatience.

"Seriously ?" I grumbled as I saw number 9 light up on the buttons indicating someone was getting on. I was so close!

And then, almost as if I had stepped into a romantic comedy, he stood infront of me, sporting a charming smile.