Intended

That's What You Get

Chapter 6: Rhea

No sir, well, I don't wanna be the blame, not anymore

It's your turn, so take a seat

We're settling the final score

And why do we like to hurt so much?

"That's exactly the kind of song that'll fit this scene" I thought to myself. "Okay! So be normal Rhea, you don't have to be nervous, it's just Jake"

I walked closer to him, my footsteps were so loud because of my heels, I wanted to pull the darn things off. But he didn't turn to see who it was, maybe he was thinking deep or maybe he just didn't care. Every sound of my footstep made me more frightened to come close to him, but I guess filled with excitement of seeing an old friend? Lover? (whatever), I gave his shoulder a tap, but the weird thing is, instead of looking to see who it was, he just stared at my fingers as if he was waiting for someone and he thought that I was that someone. Well, I wanted to cut his little fantasy short so I spoke up.

"It's been long isn't it?" I said with a softer tone. I don't want him to get the idea that I'm too excited to see him.

But then I saw his eyeballs dilate. Confirmed! He thought I was someone else and seeing me was a shock to him.

For a moment he didn't say a word. I can see in his eyes that he wanted to say a lot, sort of like explain...

What? is he gonna tell me that, "sorry we can't be back together because I already have a girlfriend" or whatnot, then his gorgeous girlfriend is gonna show up and be like "oh hey boyfriend..." Okay! never mind! no one would ever call their boyfriend, "Boyfriend" but yea, something like that could happen, because of his reaction you know. Okay I have to stop predicting what people will do! I AM NOT IN WORK! Rhea, remember! YOU ARE NOT AT WORK RIGHT NOW! You are not a writer right now, you are a woman, a normal... civilized... woman! You are not here to observe people, you have to act like one. So be good at acting like one!

Still panting on the inside, suddenly I heard him say, "Oh yea! Amm.. Want coffee, juice? Anything?" Jake suddenly spoke to break off the awkward silence between us.

"Have a seat!" He smiled and got up to lead me to the chair in front of him and I sat down. Well he's such a gentleman, no wonder I fell for him when we were younger! Maybe this is desti.....

"Okay NO!" I screamed, Oh my gosh! my inner thoughts slipped out of my mouth again... What am I gonna say... I need to say something!

I just smiled courteously at him and at everyone that was focusing their attention at me because of my loud scream. In a lighter tone I said "Okay, No..ooo... no way am I gonna miss this opportunity to have a cup of coffee.. at this... (looking around) beautiful... memorable cafe" then I just grinned. My goodness how stupid could I be! I seriously wanted to beat myself in the head.

Then the waiter came, "One caramel macchiato and..."  "how bout you Rhea?" he said confidently at the waiter and then turning a courteous smile at me.

"I'll have Green Tea, and a cold glass of water please" then I smiled at the waiter

"Will that be all ma'am/sir?"

"And 2 baguettes..." he said as he was staring at me as if asking so I waived at him to tell him that I didn't want one. "No, make it just one baguette" then he paid for what we ordered.

I turned a smile at both of them and then turned my head down. I don't know what am I doing here, why am I sitting here with him, didn't we hardly ever talk after the fight we had in high school. That moment we actually thought we'd never talk again or be friends, but now I'm sitting here waiting to have coffee with him like nothing ever happened.This is so surreal. I think he's actually forgiven me.