remember me ; matthew espinosa [on hold]

Chapter 2

✧ Alison Becker ✧

I walked around the store looking for something to wear to the event. Something classy, but still sexy. There was one beautiful maroon colored dress that caught my eye. It was perfect. It went a little over mid-thigh. It was long sleeved and tight-fitted. But of course, me being only 5'4, I couldn't reach it. I huffed looking around for the stick thing that I could use to get it down. "Need some help?" I heard an all too familiar voice chuckle from behind me. This can't be real. I whipped my head around. "Matthew." I said, barely above a whisper. His strong arms wrapped around me and pulled me into a long hug. "I can't believe it's you." I felt a tear stream down my face. As we were about to kiss I heard an annoying buzzing. What the hell?

I shot up in my bed. I checked my phone. 4:30. Of course. It was just a dream. I shook my head and pulled the covers off of me.

Once my feet hit the ground I felt myself begin to fall. "Woah there." Ariana had caught me. "You okay?" She chuckled. "Oh yeah. Sorry. Just tired I guess." I shrugged. "You kept saying the name Matthew in your sleep. Are you still thinking about him?" She asked.

Of course I told Ariana about Matt. I told her in our freshman year of college.

After freshman year, I excepted the fact that I would probably never see him again and moved on. "You know, I don't know. It's weird. I haven't thought about him in years and now all the memories are just building up inside of me and its mentally killing me. I don't know what to do." I let out a sigh.

"Hey, love works in mysterious ways. That may be some corny saying, but it's true. If he comes back into your life, you'll know he's the one. It may happen soon, or it may happen some time 10-15 years from now. But if he doesn't come back, don't waste your time. You still have your whole life ahead of you." Ariana explained.

Damn no wonder she's a teacher.

"Thanks, Ari." She smiled and pat my back. "So are going to get ready for our morning run or what?" She laughed. "Right." I chuckled and got ready.

I wonder what Jack's surprise is.

Of course, I got to work early. This time, as soon as I walked in Jack stopped me. "Special visiter." He smirked, walking away. "Why should I be so excited about this special visitor, Jack? It's not like it's Zac Efron- wait. Is it Zac Efron?!" I asked, getting excited. "Nope." He chuckled and shook his head.

Damn.

"Well when is this 'special visitor' coming?" I asked.

"In about an hour or so. Get some work done and I'll give you a heads up before he- I mean the surprise visitor comes." He said before walking into his office and closing the door behind him.

So it's a he..

I was typing about what's been going on with none other than Matthew when I was pulled from my chair into Jack's office by Sam.
"What the hell?" I asked.

"Just wait here until Jack, Johnson, and I come back with the special visitor." He said before running out.

"Oh come on why can they know before me?" I said underneath my breath.

I felt a tap on my shoulder. "Finally. Now tell me who the hell is this gu-" I stopped. So did my heart I'm pretty sure.

I'm dreaming. I'm seeing things. I'm going insane. This can't be real.

"No it's real." He chuckled. I didn't realize I was thinking out loud.

I just stood there. I honestly didn't know what to think.