Die For Something Beautiful

Chapter Twelve

                                                                                 Amara's POV
           It's been about a week since I have learned about Palaye's royal status. As well as the fact that Remington said that he wanted to marry me. I'd be lying if I said that every time I thought about it, I didn't blush and smile. I honestly can't believe he actually said that. I love him so much.

            I walk into work and get everything ready for the day. The bell over the door rings as I am brewing a fresh pot of coffee at the cafe. I look over and see Emily walk through the door. I feel like u haven't seen her in a long time.

           "Emily! How are you? I've missed you!" I exclaim as I give her a hug.

           "I've been good. How have you been? How are you and Remington doing?"

           "We are doing great. It's been crazy."

          "Ohh..." She says with a sly grin.

          "I don't mean like that! Jeez.. What I mean is that I found out hat the thrones in The Underground are for. And there's something else too." I reply.

           "What is it? Spill the tea!" Emily said like a child hopped up on sugar.

           "Calm down! God I'll tell you. Rem said that he eventually wants to get married." I smile.

            "Oh. My. God!!! That's amazing! I call being your maid of honor. I will fight anyone who thinks they are going to be it."

            "Well it's not going to be. For awhile so chill. So wh-" I don't get to finish my sentence because Drake walks through the door. He spots me and walks over. He doesn't look very happy to see Emily with me.

           "Hi Drake. What are you doing her?" I ask him.

           "Hey Amara! I saw your car so I wanted to stop in and see if you wanted to go grab some lunch with me." He said with a smile.

           "Oh. Well I don't take my break for a little while-" once again I am cut off as he says, "That's okay, I can wait. I'll just browse through the books." And with that he walks away and down an aisle.

         "Well that wasn't weird at all. How do you even know him?" Emily says while rolling her eyes.

         "I knew him a bit back in high school. He was always a little-quirky. Even back then."

         "Quirky is one word to use. Just be careful around him, ok? There's something that seems off about him."

         "I'll be fine. He's harmless. He's my friend." Emily just gives me a look that says 'okay then' and goes to pour herself a cup of coffee. My shift seems to fly by and it's time to take my break. I clock out and see Drake leaning against the counter, waiting for me.

         "You ready to go get some food? I saw that there was this little diner down the street we can go to." Drake says.

         "Yeah. I've been there before. The food is good and they are quick. I don't have a long break." The two of us head to the diner and are quickly seated and place our order.

         "So how have you been A? It's been way to long." He says while smiling.

         "I'm doing pretty good. Work has been good and me and Remington are doing great."

        "Oh yeah, that's right. You and Remington are dating. I'm happy for you." For some reason, he didn't sound very happy. Our food arrives and we both begin eating, speaking every so often. We soon finish and pay. The two of us walk back to the bookstore in silence.

       "Well it was nice seeing you again, Drake. Take care." I say before walking in. After the door closes, I let loose a breath I didn't know I was holding. Strange.

         I find Emily still in the store. She is sitting in one of the nooks asleep, with a cup of now cold coffee on the table next to her. How typical of her. I swear this girl can fall asleep anywhere. I pick up a hardcover book and I move her coffee before dropping the book on the table, waking her up.

       "You bitch! What was that for?" She says, trying to sound angry but untimely failing.

       "You know you love me. And I did it because I wanted to and to let you know I was back."

         She glares at me before saying,"And how was it?"

         "It was alright. But he did seem a little off."

         "Told you so."

          "Shush."

Hey guys! Here's the next chapter. I'm not really happy with it for some reason but I really wanted to give you guys the next chapter. Anyways, we see the return of one of Amara's friends and Drake. What do you think his deal is? Why did he suddenly pop up at her store? Only time will tell. And also happy birthday Remington!!! And don't forget to comment and vote! ☺️💜