He Saved Me

Chapter seventy one

Last night Andrew came over and we all had a self care night. We watched movies, did face masks and ate way too many snacks. I told them everything that happened, and explained my text to Cody. It was great.

Today, I'm going to the gym to start out the day and then going to work. I needed to pick up a last minute shift today.

When I get to the gym, I start out with a mile run and then move onto machines. I concentrate on my legs, needing to build the riding muscles back up.

The gym goes fast. I quickly shower and change into my uniform, running off to my car after shooting the workers a goodbye.

"Leah, glad to have you back" Sydney nods, smiling when I walk in.

"I wish I could say the same but I'm gonna be honest, Italy is a lot nicer than Santa Rosa" I laugh.

"Fair enough. Well, we missed you. Your regulars were asking for you. They'll be happy to see you back" She smiles, walking into her office.

Christine walks in shortly after, a smile appearing when she recognizes me.

"You're back. How was the trip?" She gushes, clapping.

"It was amazing. Completely caught me by surprise, you have no idea" She laughs, nodding.

"I know, not many people know their secret. It's crazy. I bet it was beautiful" She smiles.

"It was, but what can I get you?" I ask.

"Oh, an iced caramel macchiato and a black coffee" She orders, I raise my eyebrows.

"Richie is meeting me here. I told him I would get his coffee for him.

"Ohh, are you guys getting serious?" I raise my eyebrows, winking.

"I wanted to but we're going away to separate schools in a little over a month" Her smiles falters a little, showing me that Richie's the one who doesn't want to try distance.

"I'm sorry, Chris" I hand her the coffees.

"It's okay" She smiles as Richie comes through the door, a smile on his face.

"Hey Chris, Leah. How are you two?" He wraps an arm around her.

"I'm good. You two go, have fun" I smile, mixing a drink and placing it down, calling the name on the cup.

Work goes on per usual, the regulars come in and leave me an extra tip as a welcome home gift. I thank them and make their drinks.

By the time dinner comes around I'm exhausted, and want nothing more but to cuddle up and watch a movie.

I drive home, walking into my place to greet Bella.

I quickly shower, throwing my hair into a bun and making some pasta for dinner.

Bella jumps at my leg, running around the apartment in search of Mason.

"He's not here Belle" I smile, picking her up and propping her on my hip.

I finish making my pasta, putting The Vampire Diaries on the TV.

Once the episode is done and so is my food, I wash the dishes and head into my room, cleaning a little before I relax.

I can't help but doze off as soon as my head touches the pillow, still slightly alert.

The door opens and I pay no mind to it, until a dip in my bed is felt and a heavy arm is rested over my hip.

I roll over, putting my head further into his chest, taking in the smell of his aftershave.

"Hi, baby" He chuckles, rubbing my arm.