Honey (A Keith Powers Story)

Chapter 8: Stop the Clock

Honey

I brushed my bangs towards my face. Looking in the mirror at my right eye. I was a little relieved that it wasn't as bruised as I thought I would be. I still was shocked at what happened. I honestly didn't know if I would be able to hide how I was feeling. I slowly got out the car handing the Valet a 20. I brushed down my yellow skirt. I think I looked rather cute with my yellow skirt, my black and red guns and roses shirt with my denim jacket and vans. I put on my sunglasses as I walked towards the door. I opened the door walking into the front. I was greeted by the host while looking around. "Hi how many? She asked.

"Reservation for two .. Honey Daniels"

"Oh never mind I see him" I said. I saw Julian in the far back signing a few autographs. I was nervous as hell to be catching up with him. He threw me all the way off last time. It was like he sucked out all the bit of confidence had. He wore a navy gray Nike sweat suit with his hands in his pocket once he saw me. "Hey" I half smiled.

"Wassup" he said getting up to give me a firm hug. I delayed a little bit I didn't think he was going to give me a hug. I hugged him back taking in his scent. He smelled amazing like fresh laundry. I slowly let go "How are you? I asked as we both sat down.

"I'm okay can't complain" he said. I took my sunglasses off. "Yeah you definitely have nothing to complain about" I said.

Julian

I sat across from her staring at her for a bit. This didn't seem real, to not see someone for damn near a decade and then to finally catch up was crazy. It felt bittersweet, I honestly didn't know what to say or how to start the conversation.

"You're right about that" I said. "Well congratulations on the engagement" she smiled. "Thankyou.. I appreciate it" I said biting my lip.

The waiter finally came over greeting us. "Hi my name is Ashley and I will be your server today. Can I start you two off with anything? She asked.

"I'll have a sweetened ice tea" she said.

"And you? She asked me. "Just give me a water with lemon thankyou" I said.

"No pepsi?" Honey asked looking at her menu. "Nah I can't have any of that anymore" I said.

Honey

"Well I asked you here" I said stopping once he had his full attention on me. He leaned back with his hands still in his pocket it was like he was staring in my soul. I had nothing but his undivided attention.

"I wanted us to link up because I wanted to apologize. I never really liked how things en-

He shook his head "Honey" he paused. "That happened a long time ago, no need to apologize" he said.

"No I really am sorry how things went" I said simply. "It's all good Honey bun" he said. I began blushing. "Don't call me that" I laughed. The waiter came over with our drinks.

"Are you two ready to order? She asked.

"Yes I will have a house salad now and the shrimp scampi" I said closing my menu handing it to her.

"I'll have the zesty salmon with asparagus and mashed potatoes" he said handing her the menu.

"Yeah you're definitely healthy alright" I said moving my hair out the way. "I mean I am a boxer but you on the other hand. I guess the carbs actually went somewhere ... finally "he said. "I was waiting for that but yeah I guess the lord blessed me with a little extra" I smirked