Second Chance At Sunrise

of New York pulsed around her, alive with people rushing to and fro. She found solace in the c

or swung open and Adrian stepped inside. He wa

xi said before Adri

ckly as I could.

t you kept me waiting.

ht with you Lexi, not

rt." Lexi muttered as she raised the

ian said, his voice firm. "This

x of emotions before she shifted her focus away. Had she been expecting this? Yes, she had. The wr

e her feel like she was too independent, that she needed to rely on him more. But Lexi couldn't s

by unspoken truths. Lexi's thoughts swirled: Had

er truly le

holding back, Lexi. I feel like I've been fighting f

spark of defensiveness igniting wit

rying to make this work. I'm seeing someone else, she's pretty

ounger?" L

he's twe

Ok

Ok

's long overdue and I'm glad you've found

tionship and you look so c

eak out? Adrian I'm happy for you okay. We'

face. "I'm glad we can end this amicably," he said, his

walked out of the café. Through the glass wall, she saw him pause, taking a deep breath be

n't expected the ache, but it was there, lingering. Lexi's eyes dropped to her latte

thought. She had known this was coming, had even welcomed it. So

he needed to confront the emotion

ian had sat just moments before. Their relationship had been unravelin

d amplified – clinking cups, muted conversations, and the hiss of steam. Le

oving forward, regardless of her personal struggles. Lexi walk

er phone rang, the ID caller sho

s cheerful voice cam

. " How's our soon

e wedding dress

't able to hel

l said. " Just calling to make sure you don't f

f the engine. "I wouldn't miss it for the world,

ne turned curious. "W

ty," Lexi repli

I could count on you. Hey, I hope you'll be there w

wheel tightened. "We broke u

e went

Rachel's shoc

. "We've been drifting

ty turned sharp.

painful truth. "He said he's seein

s audible. "Lexi

he pint of pity in Rachel

o sorry. I

her voice. "It's okay, real

ered. "But someone yo

mien, who was indeed younger. "You found your

ex, don't compare. You'll find yours. Y

y, grateful for

not talk about my failed relationships. I'll be all for you tom

ocus on getting me thoroughly embarrassed tomorrow night! See you then