Unforgotten

Chapter 2

+Elena's P.O.V+

I look at the time which says it is almost seven in the morning meaning I need to get ready for work. I got into the shower and began shampooing my hair and then I ended the shower by washing my body. I turned the water off after rinsing off and got out to start doing my hair and makeup. I usually go for a simple makeup look. I start off with primer then I put my foundation on then I put a natural nude color on my eyelids, then I put on my liquid eyeliner and I end it off with mascara. I never go all out in makeup because I don't need it, well that's what everyone tells me but not putting a lot on really saves my pores. For my hair, I usually just blow dry it and then let it curl naturally. I get dressed last since that's what takes me the longest. For today I picked black skinny jeans and a grey v-neck t-shirt. It doesn't really matter what I wear on my work days since my choice of clothing is always covered by my apron. 

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As I get to work there aren't too many people which is good but the morning rush will likely be in around nine and as of now it's eight-thirty. I put my purse and belongings under the counter and then I go to clock in. I hear the bell above the door ring, letting me know a customer has arrived. I go back to the counter and I smile as I realize who it is.

"Ella!" I cheer as she comes up to the counter.

"Hey Elena," she responds as we hug over the counter. Ella is my all time best friend, she was on a trip in the US and I'm guessing she just got back.

"How was the US?" I asked her as I made her the usual order she gets here. 

"Oh, it was amazing! I wouldn't move there but I would definitely visit there again," she tells me as I catch a dreamy look in her eye.

"Did you meet a guy there?" I questioned her as I brought the coffee she had ordered around the counter and to a table to sit and talk for a bit. 

"Yes I did but he is visiting family here in Australia so we came back together," she explained and I smiled.

"What's his name?" I asked her as she bit her lip and looked down at her coffee.

"Well we went to school with him..." she trailed off as my heart began to race. Please don't be Luke, please don't be Luke.

"Gotta be more specific Ella," I chuckled trying to hide my worry.

"Ashton," she said and I smiled at her the relief flooding through my body.

"Ashton Irwin?" I asked and she nodded. Well, at least it's not Luke even though he is one of Luke's best friends which makes things kinda weird.

"Don't worry I know you and Luke haven't spoken in forever so I won't make you come hang out with us, but I want you to meet him now he has changed," she tells me and I nod.

"I'll meet him as long as it's just him," I explained and she nodded.

"I understand and he's actually waiting outside now..." she trails off and my eyes widen.

"Then go bring him in! I gotta get back to work but bring him up to the counter," I tell her as I stand up and head back behind the counter. She walks out and then comes back in with none other than Ashton Irwin. I gotta admit he has gotten very attractive over the years.

"Hey Ash," I smiled at him and waved.

"Hey Elena it's been a while," he says as I nod.

"Yeah, it has, how have you been?" I question him and he shrugs.

"I've been okay, glad to have a bit of break," he says and I nod.

"Yeah, I bet it is," I tell him as I notice customers walk into the cafe, "well I'd love to talk but I better get back to work," I explain to them and Ella nods in understanding.