"Fine at the start,
Then left with a heart that is breaking,
Maybe I'll live a life of regret
And maybe I'll give much more than I get
But nevertheless, I'm in love with you."
-The Mills Brothers
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Silence.

I couldn't handle it anymore, the silence was eating me alive as tears threatened to fall. Is he going to ignore me now? I don't think he would do it, maybe he is trying to understand everything.

"So your decision was to run to the arms of that guy who you've known for like two months instead of coming to me?" he must be joking right now. I looked up at him trying to decipher what he was trying to say but his face showed pure anger as his nose flared from his deep breathing. Us that seriously the only thing he cares about?

"Andrew, he went there, I didn't even-" I'm tired. I paused with a sigh  before I kept explaining further, he is way to angry to even talk properly right now. "You know what? It's not even worth it, you believe whatever you want, I'm tired of this, we can talk when you are actually willing to listen." A part of me wanted him to stay, talk it out, I never liked going to bed mad at each other, but this time I was tired, of everything going on and this pointless argument was not helping.

Maybe I should've tried explaining further, but the headache was making it difficult for me to even think about anything else.

"So you're pushing me away now? Are you going to run to that Eli guy's arms for him to console you now." his tone was low but his venomous words were loud enough to fill me up with anger.

"Leave. Now." I breathed heavily ad the anger kept building up but he didn't even budge. If he thinks I'm going to keep this going he's seriously wrong.

After a couple of minutes of silence I figured he was not planning to move anytime soon, so I did the job myself and pulled his arm, opening the door and let him walk out by himself. It seemed like he was about to say something but I slammed the door on his face before I could here any of his words.

I don't even know where the confidence to kick him out came from. The realization hit me immediately after I slammed the door and all the tears I had been holding onto started falling freely, this time I didn't even try to stop them.

Thankfully Holly had messaged me earlier saying she would be going out with the guys she is dating and said she wouldn't be home tonight so after some time crying on the floor, I didn't even realize how much time it had been but I made my way to my room, not caring to change into more comfortable clothes. I just threw myself to my bed and tried to sleep. Key word, tried. Today's events kept replaying over and over again making me cry the entire night.

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The next couple of days just went by even worse than the past couple of weeks, no matter how much I tried to keep my mind ocuppied, I always felt like I was doing something wrong, like everything around me would crumble down in no time.

Thankfully, Jake and mom stopped showing up which made me feel a little bit better, but the pain deep down in my heart for pushing them away lingered still no matter how much I try to deny it was there to myself. I knew better.

Everything at the Cafe went as smoothly as it could, Olivia and Johnny didn't ask questions about anything, which also made me feel better even if I was hurting badly.

And if you're wondering, No, Andrew and I haven't talked since the fight which is the part that hurts me the most. A part of me wants to end this stupid cold war and just fix everything but other part of me tells me I did nothing wrong and he's the one that should apologize, pride  as some may call it.

He hasn't tried to contact me not even once, and there has been times where I've been so close to just text him 'come over' but I quickly stop myself and I hate not been able to just end it once and for all.

I sigh shaking my head to stop these thoughts from flooding my mind as I take orders at the register while Liv and Johnny prepare drinks busily. It felt like the line never disappeared, once I took an order there was always one coming in after the other.

Not that I am complaining, I love to see my little Cafe thriving but it was hard when my mind was everywhere else.

After a little while, the line seemed to die down and I finally got a few minutes to breathe and stratch when I heard the doorbell ringing bringing me back to my cue.

"Welcome to Bliss Café, what can I get for you?" I said with my professional voice and tried to put in the best smile as I looked up at the customer that had just come in only to find out it was actually Eli and not another customer.

"Hey..." to say it was awkward is an understatement, I couldn't say anything else as embarrassment from the past night took over me remembering how Andrew pulled his little jealousy stunt on Eli.

"Hey April, How are you doing?" his voice remained soft, almost cautious as he hinted something else by his question, I knew exactly what he meant, but I couldn't just go and say 'oh pretty miserable actually, the usual'

"I'm okay..." I paused briefly hoping that would be enough of an answer to which he simply nodded, thankfully he took the hint and didn't question further. Then the awkward atmosphere came back as we both remained silent, should I say something? Mention what happened?
"I'm sorry... About that day, I'm sure it made you uncomfortable." I spoke softly as I looked up at him trying to see his reaction but he simply smiled waving his hand.

I don't know what he thought the apology was for, my family situation or the Andrew situation, either way, it seemed like he didn't mind which made me feel better.

"Hey don't apologize about that, it was not your fault, besides we're friends right? Friends stand up for each other." he gave me a bright smile this time which I returned gladly. That made me realize it was the first time I had smiled genuinely since that day, Eli's smile is contagious as we both almost laugh at what now seemed like an almost forgotten memory.

Friends. Right, try to get that through Andrew's thick stubborn skull.

We engaged in some small talk and of course he managed to made me laugh a couple of times which I really enjoyed, it was very refreshing. He sat by the counter as some other customers came and I took their orders while we chatted and my mood brightened A lot from how it was before, I thank Eli for that, he's the sunshine that I needed.

We were laughing at some random joke he said when a new person entered the Cafe, this time it was Riley as she walked towards the counter waving at me enthusiastically and I did the same but without all the excitement.

"April! So nice to see you, I told you we should meet more often!" She had a beautiful smile as always, her posture screamed confidence and even if we weren't friends in college I am glad she always tried to stay in touch.

After the dinner with everyone from our department, we stayed in touch sending messages every now and then, most of the time her asking to hang out but me being busy all the time, I did promise her I would give her a drink on the house if she ever visited though.

"I'm sorry, you know everything has been hectic around so I haven't had much time." I tried to not sound like I was just giving a simple excuse for not wanting to hanging out.

"Oh I'm sure you've been very busy, I heard you and Andrew are finally together!" She squealed like a high school girl but I couldn't bring myself to do the same. Why did she have to bring that up just now? Right now of all moments.

"Yeah.. Things have been great.." I tried to keep myself from breaking down and I did pretty well as she started rambling about how cute we were in college and how sad it was that he left. It brought back those memories which made me wonder was what we have at the moment just going to be some memories as well?

"Hey April, mind introducing your friend here?" suddenly a manly voice interrupted my thoughts and I saw Eli coming closer towards Riley and I and  smiled a little knowing he probably noticed her question made me uncomfortable.

"Yes! Riley, this is Eli, he's a regular here, Eli this is Riley, one of my college classmates." they said hi to each other and I could immediately tell Riley would not be able to take her eyes off him, it made me giggle a little, knowing she would do anything to get what she wants.

I turned to look at Eli to see if there was any sign of attraction towards her but there was nothing, which for some reason I couldn't tell made me feel relieved.

"Sounds like I'm about to become a regular as well then." Riley gave him a smile anyone would fall for, it wasn't for nothing that she was the most loved one in college.

"But anyway, April, I actually came over to tell you we're going on a road trip! After the dinner we kept saying we should keep hanging out and it was planned! You have to come! Andrew already confirmed, you're the only one missing!" A road trip? The last time I went in one was probably a high school excursion but nothing to crazy. I was a bit hesitant about it, having dinner with them was fine but I'm not sure if spending an entire weekend together is exactly my cup of tea.

Andrew already confirmed? Why didn't he mention anything about it?
Maybe if I go it will be my chance to speak to him.

"And everyone can bring a plus one if they want to, so what do you say pretty boy? Wanna be my plus one?" wait what? I saw Riley smirking at Eli as she waited for an answer from him. Is he going to say yes.

"I mean.. If April's going then sure, I guess that would be cool." damn it Eli. Why did he have to say that? Now Riley was looking at me with pleading eyes and I sighed knowing there was no way I'm getting out of this one.

"Fine, I guess we're going on a road trip."

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Honestly I love Riley so much 😂 don't ask me why,

What do you think is going to happen at this roadtrip? Will Andrew and April make-up? Will we have a new couple soooon? Hehe

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