After 2

Chapter 28

Michelle's pov
"This can't be happening right now" I sigh as I turn back to face Alfie.
"Your telling me" he says with an annoyed tone.
"Well what was going to be a perfect night is going to end up sour" I say.
"Who says they have to ruin our night? I mean it's not like they'll be anywhere near us and they are exs which in the past and example of a mistake. There's no way James and Ella can ruin this night for us" he places his hand on mine and I feel fireworks. I smile at him.
"Your right. James doesn't mean anything to me anymore. Alfie I-"
I'm just about to tell Alfie how I feel when we are interrupted. 
"Fancy seeing you two here tonight" James says with a smug look. How did he even know we were at this restaurant.
"Funny that isn't it" I say through my clenched teeth.
"Oh sorry where are my manners. Michelle this is Ella my girlfriend" he emphasises the word girlfriend and it grinds on my nerve. How am I going to introduce Alfie?
"Nice to meet you Ella, James this is Alfie" I say.
"Hey bro" they do a bro shake thing but I know Alfie is hating it. Seeing the two people we once loved now together, it just makes my tummy twist.
"Well you best be leaving now" I say with a sickly smile. James returns one.
"Your right. Well have fun you two, don't do anything to crazy" he winks at me and the go to their table which happens to be right in ear shot. Great. I can't believe James would do this? I knew he was a jerk but this is rock bottom.
"Alfie" I say quietly "they can't do anything to us anymore. They're history. It's about you and me now" I smile reassuringly at him and he smiles back.
"Your right Michelle" he says just as our food arrives.
We engage into deep conversation as we enjoy our meals. Now would be perfect to ask Alfie to the wedding. I mean, I never uninvited James so this would be a perfect time to.
"Hey Alfie?" I say loud enough to catch James' attention. I can see he tilts his head so I know he's eavesdropping.
"Yes?" He smiles
"One of my family member is getting married in 4 weeks and I was wondering if you wanted to be my date to it?" I glance over at James and his face is full of emotion. He helped with the plan in of this wedding. He was so involved and now, he has nothing to do with it.
"I'd love you"
I smile at Alfie and he smiles back.
"Should we leave?" He asks after 20 minutes of having finished our dessert.
"Sure"
We stand up and walk out of the restaurant. We hold hands has we walk down the street
"Oh my go I'm so full" I Complain.
"Me too, but it was so worth it"
"And see, James and Ella didn't even bother us"
"Yeah but every time I looked up she was staring at me" Alfie says distantly. I stand in front of him and grab his other hand.
"I know you two had so much history and I know exactly how you feel. Your confused. She was your first love. You had everything planned out but it was just a lie. You can't seem to shake her away cause deep deep down, a part of you may still be In love with her and your just not ready to let of it yet. The memories, the passion, everything. I know this because I feel the same about James"
He remains silent.
"I know we can move on from them. But some wounds just take longer to heal and sometimes they just keep reopening making it harder to let go but with time, I we can" I look into his eyes and smile. He smiles back.
"Do you remember what you were going to say to me before James and Ella came over?" Alfie asks.
I do remember but after thinking about what I had just said about not letting go, I'm not sure if I'm ready. I just can't. 
"Umm no sorry" I laugh.
"Oh, okay" he says disappointed like. My heart breaks for him.
The ride homes silent butt gives me time to think. Should I spontaneously kiss Alfie? Or should I confess to James? Or should I just let go of every good memory we ever shared and accept the fact that I can't love him anymore? I'm ruining everything else because of him. Why can't I just forget about him?
"We are here" Alfie says quietly.
"Thanks for everything tonight" I smile at him.
"Anytime. I'll see you around" he half smiles.
"Okay" I say quietly, my voice cracking. I quickly get out of the car and walk to my dorm. How could a night that started so perfect end up like this?