Better Than Better Could Ever Be

Chapter 3

When we arrived at the table, our two guests were not there yet, so we just drank wine.

"I need to go the restroom. Excuse me." I stood and went as fast as I could because I needed to pee so badly. I washed my hands and looked at myself. Why am I so beautiful? Oh how I love myself. I went out and saw that our guests are already at the table.

"So this is our head designer, Riley Rodriguez, and Riley, they will be our designer for the new building." I couldn't move for I was shocked who the engineer was.

"Good evening Ms. Rodriguez, I'm Chelsea. I will be your architect for this project."

"Nice to meet you" We shook each other's hands and next is Keith Lawrence. If you're wondering why I know him, is because he was the one who broke my heart.

"Nice to see you again, Riley" he smiled.

"You two met before?" Alec asked.

"Yes. He was my classmate in high school." I replied with a fake smile which was pretty hard to make.

We sat down for a couple of hours, talked about what we had in mind and what would make a good building that fits our clothing line, and the rest was about eating and getting to know each other. I DID NOT; I repeat, DID NOT enjoy it. I was faking my laugh and smiles all the time and pretended to be interested in the topics. The only thing I enjoyed was the dinner.

When we finally said our goodbyes, I told Alec that I will be going someplace else, so I left on my own.

Just as about I was getting on a taxi; I heard a familiar voice that I did not want to hear. "Riley! Don't get in that car!" I was forced to shut the door and face that horrible human being.

"What?" I asked in an annoyed voice.

"Uhm, I'm glad to see you. Would you care to join me out for ice cream?" Ugh, I hated it. He knows how I can't deny ice cream.

"Uh, sure" He grabbed my hand and ran all the way to his car, just like what he used to do.

"Let me guess, vanilla?"

"As always" I replied with a smile, a real one this time. I hate to admit this but, I missed him. He still knows what I like and what I cannot resist. We sat on a table for two near the moist window.

"So, how's it been? It's been awhile since we last talked. I missed you." That last sentence broke my heart. He wouldn't have to miss me if he didn't leave in the first place.

"I'm okay. You?" My words are so limited that I could feel he sensed that I'm not in a good mood.

"I'm okay now. Now that I'm here with you" I'm getting killed on the inside. I'm close to crying. I can feel the water covering my eyes. Must.Stop.Now.

"I don't know how to begin this. Hey uhm, I want to say sorry. I know it's late, too late and I'm only saying this now. I want to take this time to say all the things I did wrong to hurt you. You don't deserve that and I'm sorry. I'm sorry for breaking my promise. I'm sorry for making you look like a fool. I'm sorry for leaving you. I'm sorry for everything." When he said those, my tears dried up. My feelings turned to a messed up McFlurry. But all I said was-

"I forgive you". I didn't want to make the conversation any longer, so I just left.

"Please. Let me take you to your hotel." He offered. I went inside his car and fell asleep. I feel cold. I felt him put his coat around me and felt him breathe through my neck as he reached for my right arm and then he whispered "I'm sorry" A tear dropped from my eye and I felt his hand wipe it. I fell asleep once more and I felt safe and warm.