At long last

ad fallen back into their usual routine where he was never around and she was all

y dinner to celebrate their anniversary this weekend. He decided to stop by the house

couldn't face Melissa yet but just as he was

e said in a s

a." He

be a little late so you can come pick m

she was headed out because she got into her car and drove. "

ewhere and walked into the shop and was greeted with Valerie's smiling face

elissa said

lf." Valeri

dinner, why did you suggest a coffee

th some work then we'll head out." Va

are you down

I'm s

vations at that st

se I swear everyone looks like food, I skipped lunch too much

parents on Friday." Melissa started,

joining you, I suppose?

use on my way to the coffee shop

ould do whatever without thinking about what the tabloids would say or your parents." Valerie

ie moaned and Melissa laughed. "

r dinner? Maybe we coul

of us aren't our own bosse

ys we should definitely go for drinks. It h

nd having one night stands and regretting the bad d

uld totally use a brea

She wrapped her hair up in a loose bun with hair falling by the sides and then she took of her bath robe and slipped into a black long-sleeved gown that accentuated her curves with a v- neck at the front. Then she put on her silver Jimmy Choo sand

nt they were attending together but today was different. When she opened the door it was as if h

d forward after announcing to Lester that she was already goin

en she said he was just being polite, he had always meant it and today he meant it even more. It was easier when they at least could tolerate each other but now that she doesn't want to be anywhere near him it seemed

ess that it was a shame she didn't pursue a career in it. After spending some time with Melissa's dad he walked to the balcony where Melissa was. She was holding a glass

to face him. He could tell that she wasn't

till is one of my best views. I took a lot of

ssa I

ts are watching." She said c

to apologize for what he said to her, he knew they both deserved more than this. He looked

hing even when you had the right to, you've always had to smile even on the days I was snippy towards you. I'm really sorry

of you Jonathan, thank

other. I'd really like to be friends with you, get to know the type of person you are, what you do for fun, what kind of movies you li

and be her friend. Surprised was an understatement, she had waited so lon

, is that even a thing?

he looked into his green eyes and she knew h

e Jonathan." She said and he let out a b

cool, th

e said stretching her hand forward to shake him,

me Jonathan." Then he shook her hand w

me since you don't have one. How abo

Nathan is another name

uits you." Melissa said an

hip. He looked up at her, and she had the prettiest smile on her face and then he knew th

ld go wash up and

do you. H

ee; he heard sounds coming from the kitchen it sounded like Melissas voice. What was she up to early in the morning? Okay, it wasnt so early it was a little past nine but stil

tve seen her dancing. She continued what she was doing but now she was aware of Jonathans eyes on her that i

here watching you. He said. He knew she was too

r and dragged him and she put her hands on his shoulder and he

it was a good day to eat out. He didnt even have a choice

plans today? J

nd edit some stuff and kick it for the remainin

meone later, but Il

e not to miss you to

se a tiny bi

her face. She took the dishes and he helped her clean up, he dried the di

ard with it and his promise to be home for dinner. He went for the latter because he was pretty sure

and, and just then Jonathan walked in. She looked at the time

She said an

odded and laughed. Well, Im a man of my word. So you wer

I ordered chicken and pizza for dinner, I wasnt su

han asked, well it was a good start at least theyre talking m

from my room anyway. She replied looking at

he just gave him a small smile and proceeded to the couch and placed the empty cup on the center table. For th

de her on the couch, it occurred to him that he had never watched anything on this T

know that right? Melissa sai

s a vampire movie. They watched for a few minutes in silence before Melissa spoke up mutte

disapprovingly, she raised her eyebrows

and then what are you going to say about movies like

t not that I dont think Blade is good, but I mean take a look at

my time with you. Jonathan said and as soon as the words left his m

he movie, she stole several glances at him while the movie was on she couldnt deny it he loo

t because he feared that if he did they might have a repeat of what happened in the

movie with her and she felt so grateful and despite everything she fell for him all over again. She inched her body to take a closer look at his face. She r

w Melissa looking at him, her eyes widened like she had been caugh

plus Im going back to my room. Melissa said scrambling around, picking up leftovers of t