Chapter 51

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~You can't really stop loving someone, either you never did, or you always will~

Today

Lila

- Lila, I want you to know that I'm so satisfied by what you did, you really proved yourself here.
Evelyn was smiling at me and for the first time after such a long time I smiled and it wasn't a fake smile.
Evelyn was my new headmistress. I now worked in her hotel and I was glad I did. She was way better than Cody and less strict. Her blond hair was always in a ponytail and her green eyes were wide open whenever she paid attention to something.
- Thank you ma'am.
I replied and I smiled at her.
I started working in this hotel since last month. A lot of things have changed since then.
And they weren't all of them good.
Julian promised me that he would come back, but he never did. I expected him too, but I guess he had other priorities.
I waited for him a lot of days after I learned that he destroyed his engagement. He never showed up. I cried myself to sleep almost every night since then, I even started thinking that Thomas was really trying to protect me, but I never admit that. I spent a lot of days in my appartment crying, until the day Meghan told me that I had to find a new job.
It was tough, but I was finally satisfied with this one. The hotel was even greater than the previous one and Evelyn was a great headmistress. She made me feel secure. Everyone was nice to me and they made me feel welcome. I really appreciated that. I came really close to Rachel. She reminded me of Meghan when she was red haired, but her complexion was way darker and she had big brown eyes.
She was fun most of the times and really hard working.
- We need to prepare some rooms.
Rachel said appearing beside me.
- Sure. Let me do the bookings.
- We need eleven rooms.
- Eleven ?
- Yes, for two people each.
She answered looking at me.
- What do we need eleven rooms for ? Is it going to stay any football team there ?
I asked, laughing but Rachel was serious.
- Actually yes.
She responded and I immediately felt sick.
Not again!
I thought to myself.
I felt my palms being sweaty. I swallowed hard and I really prayed that Rachel was kidding.
- That's funny. I didn't know Bayern had a match this weekend.
I replied and Rachel looked at me raising an eyebrow.
- They have a match every weekend. I thought you were interested in football.
She said raising both eyebrows at me.
I looked down feeling ashamed. I wish she wasn't able to understand that something was up.
- So, which team do they play against ?
I asked looking at the computer, trying to concentrate on the bookings but my hands were shaking. I really had a terrible feeling about that.
- I don't really remember.......
Rachel started trying to think.
- Was it a big name ? A small one ? Do you remember any players, playing there ?
I asked and I forgot to breathe. Rachel looked at me as if I was crazy.
- Why's that so important anyway ? Bayern's going to win. They always win. No, need of remembering other teams that actually don't matter.
- Maybe they do.
I said again and I looked down. Rachel smirked.
- What's it Lila ?
She asked and I looked away.
- Actually it's nothing. I was just curious.
I replied and Rachel turned to leave.
- Actually, I remember.......
She said and I looked at her.
- Yeah ?
I asked with a shaky voice.
- I think they're playing against Dortmund.

- It seems like you're finally okay.
Meghan commented smiling at me.
- At least, I'm trying.
I responded smiling back at her.
- And maybe, there's a good chance to find a new boyfriend.
She said winking at me.
She looked around the club, searching for any hot guy there but I didn't join her. I wasn't in the mood. I've had enough. I wanted to be alone for some time.
Meghan knew that of course. She was just trying to make me feel better, after what happened with Julian.
- Thanks, Meghan but I like being just me for now.
- Don't be silly! You need to have some fun!
I looked at her.
- I don't want to Meghan.
- Okay, I understand. But you can't wait for Julian forever.
- I can and I actually said that I would do so.
- And he said that he would come, but he never did. It's not about promises anymore.
Meghan explained and I looked away. I didn't want her to see me cry.
- That's what I deserve Meghan. I left him once and he does the same now.
- That's bullshit Lila! You can't always blame yourself. He's just not worth it, don't you see it ?
I did see it. But I just didn't want to admit it.
- Anyway, how are things with Robert ?
Meghan blushed immediately only hearing his name.
- Good, I guess.........
She replied acting like a five year old.
- And this means.........
- Lila, you can't imagine how perfect he's........he's the absolute best, I love everything he does, I'm in love Lila. In love with him.
She said looking away. She was crazy for him, and I knew that he was also crazy for her.
- You can't imagine how happy am I that you're happy.
- I love him.
She responded
- I know Meghan.
I reassured her hugging her.
- I guess, they were right, when they said that you only fall in love once.
She said smiling.
- Yes, actually, I think that this is true.
I responded smiling at her.
- They have a match you know this weekend........
Meghan started saying examining my face.
- Yes, I do know it.
I replied sipping my drink.
- You do ?
She asked raising her eyebrows.
- Yes, they have a match, like every weekend. What's the big deal anyway ?
I asked looking at her.
- Lila, you do know, who are playing against, don't you ?
Meghan asked and I nodded. Rachel has informed me earlier.
- Yes.
I responded and Meghan nodded.
- And how do you feel ?
She asked making me wonder why how I felt mattered at all.
- Good, I guess. How do you feel ?
I asked her raising an eyebrow.
- If you're okay with it, then I'm okay myself.
She replied making me wonder what was the deal with it.
- Good. They'll stay in our hotel.
I informed her.
- Who ?
She asked surprised.
- You know the D.........
- I'm sorry Lila, I've got to answer it.
She said pointing at her phone.
- Sure.
I replied and I sipped my drink again.

- It's our one year anniversary tonight.
Rachel informed me smiling at me.
- That's so cute.
I responded smiling back at her.
- I know. I can't believe it has been a year that we're dating.
She replied giggling.
- And what are you going to do to celebrate ?
I asked her.
- It's a surprise actually. I don't know what he has came up with.
Rachel said raising her eyebrows.
- Whatever it's, I'm sure it'll be perfect.
I replied at her.
- I hope you're right.
She responded inhaling deeply.
- My shift's over.
I announced checking the clock.
- Lucky you. Any plans for tonight ?
She asked me.
- Not really.
I responded.
- Aren't you going to see your boyfriend ?
I paused at her question. I begun to say something but I regretted.
- No, not really.
- Why so ?
- I don't have one.
I replied smiling.
- I thought you did.
- Why so ?
- You're always thinking of something and I thought that you must thinking of him. I guess I was mistaken.
- Yes.
I replied smiling and I went to get rid of the hotel's uniform.
I dressed myself in my comfortable clothes and I let my hair down. I was exhausted from today's work and I only wanted some sleep, besides tomorrow was a difficult day. Dortmund players were going to come and we had to be really careful so to choose our hotel again.
- You're leaving ?
Rachel asked me when I showed up.
- Yes, I'll see you tomorrow.
I replied smiling.
- Okay, good night.
- You too.
- Lila, wait!
- Yes ?
- You forgot that.
She said pointing at my watch.
- Thank you. I would have forget it.
- And one more thing.........
- Sure what's it ?
- It's not Dortmund players that will come tomorrow.
- Really ?
I asked her.
- Yes, my mistake.
- So, who ?
- Rachel, I need you to come with me for a moment.
Evelyn said coming toward us.
- Sure ma'am. I'm coming.
Rachel replied and turn to leave.
- What's the team Rachel ?
I asked stopping her.
My hands were shaking once again. This couldn't be real.
- Rachel!
Evelyn shouted once more.
- I've got to go.
She said and she dissappeared.
I turned to leave myself. So, Dortmund's not the team, Bayern plays against.
Who then ?
My mind was stuck in the possibility of which team might be.
There was one team, I didn't want to be. The team of the place I used to live. The team of the place I first met him. The team of the place that my ghosts lived.


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