The story of a fighter

Chapter 3 - PROPOSITION

Next morning I woke up to my alarm playing "When we were young" by Adele.I know it wasn't the best idea to put it for wakening because sometimes I overslept until Catrina came and woke me up.I haven't had much sleep last night because I couldn't get Damien out of my head so I stayed up late trying to call my sleep by reading books.And when I finally managed to sleep,nightmares came like every other night for the past few years.Sometimes they would wake me a few times even.I groaned because I was covered in my own sweat again and went to grab quick shower.I was getting out of the building right when Catrina's Mercedes stopped in front of me.

"Hey,grl,what's up?Geez,what did you do last night?You look like someone killed you and brought you back to life again." she said with the worry in her voice.

"Thanks,Catrina,you look beautiful,too." I rolled my eyes entering the car.

"C'mon,I was just kidding,Hope.What's bothering you?Nightmares again?" Catrina knew a little about my nightmares.We often had sleepovers or movie nights so she witnessed few episodes.But I've told her I have them just sometimes,not all the time because I knew she would be concerned and make me go to psyhologist or something.I knew deep down that it probably would be a good idea to ask for help but I just couldn't speak about it.At least,not yet.It's not like I am embarassed to see a psyhologist,I admire people who can find the strenght to open up and spill everything out but I guess,I am a coward.

"No,I found some interesting book on Wattpad so I stayed up late" I said watching tall trees we were passing by while driving to Nyalls and trying to avoid an eye contact with her because she would see I'm lying.

"Oh,okay.I thought that boy yesterday,what is his name again?" Catrina asked her eyes locked to the street.

"Damien and,no,I don't have anything with him.Stop it!" I cut her off instantly.

"You don't have to be so agressive,I just asked " Catrina said with hurt in her voice.

I didn't want conversation to continue because I knew where would that led to so I just kept quiet for the rest of the drive.

Soon we got inside Nyall's,there were people already waiting for their orders. Nyall welcomed us with his nervous smile. "C'mon,girls,it's showtime this morning!"

I took my black uniform and laced it around my skinny blue jeans then took my red straight hair and pulled it into a bun.I started my way to the first table with two men sitting there and talking something about bank,money and so.They were dressed in black suits.Just when I asked them for their orders I heard a sound of the front door opening so my gaze went straight to the heaven.I mean,Damien.He was coming in and our eyes locked together.My heart was now bumping so fast and then he smiled at me.I smiled back and moved my attention back to my customers.I took their orders and got back to the bar to make coffees. I saw Catrina making her way to Damien who was once again sitting in the corner and waiting patiently to be served.Thank God ,I thought to myself.Why couldn't I control myself when he is close? It's just in your head,Hope,I said to myself.When I finished coffees for my customers,Catrina came behind my back and slapped me on my butt.

"Hey,people already think I'm a lesbian,Catrina,stop touching my butt" I said to her obviously embarrassed by her act.

"Calm down,ice queen.Lesbians don't go all wet when they spot a handsome guy entering caffeteria.By the way,he asked for you to bring him his order" She winked at me.

" "What?? I mean,why?" I gave her surprised look but felt something in my stomach flutter.

"Guess,we'll find out right now" she said and quickly excanged our orders.

"But.."

"Go!!" she pushed me out of the bar.That girl really likes to push people.I cursed her in my head while approaching Damien from his back.He was once again concentrated to something on his Iphone.Just when I was getting close so I could see what he was doing on it,he turned around and our eyes met.I felt electricity through my body and shivered again.This must stop,I thought to myself.

"Good morning,cupcake" Damien said looking at me with a warm smile.When he opened his mouth I could see his bright teeth.His big dark eyes looked like he haven't slept much last night but he still looked beautiful.This isn't right,I must find something wrong on him.He can't be perfect,something like that just doesn't exist.

" Good morning,Damien.So I can't covince you not to call me like that?" I said with a smirk on my face.

"Depends on the way you would convince me,cupcake" he winked.There it is! I found one wrong thing about him.

"Typically male raspond!" I rolled my eyes at him. "Here's your order,enjoy" I've put his croissant and a cup in front of him and started do turn back but his words stopped me.

"Hey,I was just kidding,okay? Can you sit with me? Maybe have breakfast,too? It's on me,of course! - he asked looking at me innocently.

"No,I can't,I have other customers to serve but thanks" I gave him a a weak smile avoiding an eye contact and quickly pulled myself back to the bar.I could feel his look on me while I was walking back.Huh,that was weird,I thought to myself.

Soo..?" Catrina appeared next to me.

"Nothing,he just asked some things" I replied trying to sound emotionless.

"Don't try to fool me,he is into you so bad.What aren't you telling me?" she raised her eyebrow and I knew she won't let it go just like that this time so I responded trying to hide my excitment.

"He asked me to have breakfast with him there".

"And you haven't accepted it??" she raised her voice.

"Shh,Catrina,he will hear you.I told him I have to work.But it's true,what?"

"You know I would cover you,don't act , Hope" "Why don't you give him a chance?You don't even know him but I saw how are you looking at each other and there is something worth giving him a chance.Stop hiding in your shell.You deserve to be happy!"

Do I? I never knew what was happines,thought.My whole life was just a mess and when I finally pulled myself together something like this needed to happen.But why? I was terrified to even consider giving my trust to someone except Catrina .To love.What if something go wrong and I can't survive it this time?

Deep male voice interrupted my thoughts.There he was,standing in front of me.I just stared at him like I've lost myself in that moment.

"Cupcake,are you here?" his eyes were studying me with interest.

"Yeah,sorry,just thinking of something.What did you say?" I asked embarrased to look at him so I started washing dishes.

"I wanted to pay my breakfast and give you this" he said and pulled a piece of paper then put it on the bar in front of me.I gave him a questionable look and he winked at me then turned away and went. I was confused and cuorios at the same time so I took it and read,my heart bumping inside my chest.

There was his number and just one word next to it.

"Friends?"

*** So here it goes,as you can see Damien doesn't waste time ;)

You will soon learn important matters about him.Hope isn't the only one with the messed up past :)

I would like to see your comments and votes,see ya :)***