Inked In Love

Eight

Eight

I was extremely relieved to be given the day off today. After many days of hard work with training and errands which I needed to do, a break was needed.

After being at the gym for a solid hour I went to my new favourite brunch cafe that's only a short 10 minutes drive from town. I grabbed my laptop and headed over there to hopefully plan more training sessions for the upcoming week.

"back again" the guy behind the till said once seeing me walk inside. I smiled at him and placed my stuff down on one one of the tables.

" After the coffee you made me the other day, Of Course I'm back"

It wasn't long before he had placed a steaming hot coffee in front of me. My hands immediately reached out for the delicious drug of caffeine.

"What can I get you this morning?" he asked, coming up to my table. I scanned the menu ordering a classic English breakfast and a warm brioche bun. The chef cooks an amazing full English here and I've already recommended it to my friendly neighbour. When he isn't rushing around after his two twin daughters.

I was left alone after my food was served to me. I opened up my laptop and started making plans for the next coming weeks. I quickly accepted a conference call from Ryan who I knew was at the office.

I know I said this was a day off but I couldn't stop working not when there was so much that needed to be done in so little time. I was glad that I didn't have to come in today.

"So about this trip that you asked for. April is pretty much clear, you can take the students for a maximum of 5 days and I can give you a budget if that helps," he said, barely looking at me. He was quickly writing down on a notepad as he said those words to me. One thing that I admired about Ryan was that he was dedicated to his job.

"The budget isn't a problem I've got that covered, I just want to make sure it's cleared so I can talk to the students about it this week," I told him, waiting for him to look at me.

Finally, he did, and I could see how tired he was.

"Fine with me, I'll write it up. Theo can help with connections with America if you're interested" I was surprised. Did he think I couldn't handle it on my own?

"I have connections in the US, I'm fine," I tell him.

Theo has his responsibilities with his son and the restaurant there's no need to put more stress on him.

We ended the call quickly. Both of us needed to get on with our own work.

I quickly unlocked my phone and started a chat with my friend who swims with the American team wondering if we could slip in to see him train. The guys on the team would benefit from this.

I can show them and tell them everything but if they have some advice from a male swimmer, they would take it on board more.

I placed my phone down and enjoyed my food, taking in all the people who were here as well. There were people coming here like me to get work done. Young and old couples and even families bringing their kids.

When I finished up, I went to go and pay. Only to be surprised when they refused my money.

"As long as I am the owner of this place, Elle, you can have your order for free. Your shout out last week has brought me many customers over the last few days. I am eternally grateful" he says holding my hands in his.

I looked around and rightly so there were more people here than when I first started coming here.

I had posted the cafe on my instagram the other day. I was answering some questions about why I had moved to England. I didn't expect to have many UK followers.