In the beginning, it was amazing. After we left our houses and went to our universities, literally miles away from each other.

Being still in the beginning of our relationship, we were so happy and so in love. We were so confident that we would get through long distance and be the couple who went through it and got married and had children and all.

I remember how our calls, turned from talking for hours to atleast an hour a day to calling once a week to then becoming just texts.

I remember the initial days, when we used to literally sleep in as we were in FaceTime.

We used to sometimes fly over to each other's places and surprise each other. But slowly; we just didn't feel the rush and emotions anymore. It was very well reflected on our calls.

It became more of asking whereabouts rather than actual making a genuine conversation.

He got his own group of friends, I got my own. It was just so gradual and at a point we both kind of recognized it was irrelevant at a point to be together. Where we were both holding ourselves back, for actually nothing.

I really didn't know about love, neither did Jacob. We were young and we felt some things, maybe we labeled it wrong.

But still remembering our times we were having still brings up smile on my face. But the tears now falling freely from my eyes is having it's own story.

Because sometimes I did feel, we didn't try enough. Relationship surely require time and effort. Was that lacking in ours. Or was it something else, these questions always comes and goes.

It has been seven years since we called our quits. It was actually on my graduation day, he flew down to be in my ceremony.

From the beginning, since he arrived. The kiss that we shared didn't hold the spark as it used to before. His eyes was very distant.

I couldn't feel that it was not only him to blame, but it was equally problematic from my side too. My heart beat didn't increase as I saw him walking towards me with open hands.

The small talk we shared seemed very formal and awkward. Before I could comprehend anything further. As we were sitting on some random fancy restaurant, he took me to congratulate for my graduation.

I said the painful words, "I think we must break up!"

I still remember how he suddenly stopped chewing for a second, but then starts chewing slowly and starts looking around and then slowly gulps down his food.

He wipes his mouth and replies, "Wow it was not only me huh?" The dry humor in his voice didn't shock me as much.

But, my eyes did little sting as he said those words. After that we silently completed our meal.

We shared a tight hug and he kissed on my forehead, as he leaves me and stands back.

As I get into the taxi and wave him, didn't know at that time it was the last time I would meet him in person.

I still do follow all the tabloids and news about him and his growth of becoming into the best businessman in the state.

Sometimes my heart swells up seeing his success and his interviews. But at the same time, my heart clutches every-time I see his face anywhere.

It's really weird that it has been seven years and still, I think about him. It was me who initiated the split. But it's me who is now sitting in a lonesome apartment silently crying as I see his face on the tv.

Next day, after a relaxing shower. I start driving to my restaurant. Still feeling surreal that we are celebrating five years since it has been opened.

The decorations were being put up and I can see a lot of people walking all around. We were having a party at this occasion and we invited a lot of companies and even some actors and actresses.

Feeling of accomplishment, being full on me. I start walking towards my safe haven, my kitchen, and get into full fledged work.

Even thought I had a lot of employees, I still like to get my hands into the work almost everyday. It became a necessity at this point. My work is my sanity now.

We were now serving for the guests, I came back to the kitchen to check all the arrangements once again. Giving some last minimal instructions, I walked off as I checked myself on the the glass door. I fixed my hair and straightened the dress. My eyes slowly sweeps over my beautiful emerald green dress, it was low cut at the front. And was flowy from the waist. It was beautiful gift I got from Mrs.Brown, I still talk with her sometimes. She designed it and sent me personally congratulating me for my achievement.

Our families still are connected, my parents always have BBQ nights whenever they feel like.

Surely they were in pure shock when we announced our split. But kind of even they knew we were drifting apart.

Putting my disdain thoughts back of my head, I walk towards the main party area. There were thousands of people dressed in beautiful formal wear.

Seeing them munching on the appetizers eagerly and happily, a smile develops on my face as I walk up to the small stage. I take the mic in,

"Hello everyone! Thanks for coming and joining me in this wonderful day. I really am debted to all of you here as it's seriously because of you guys, I am here standing proudly, celebrating five years of this dream come true."

Roars of howls and screams spreads across the room.

I smile and say, "Everyone raise your glasses for counting five years and more."

Everyone raises their glasses and I then ask them to go towards the dining area as we we're starting to start our services for the evening.

Everyone eagerly starts walking towards the eating area. I couldn't help but walk down along with them.

After some time as I go back and forth from table to table. Talking with a lot of people, I couldn't help as my sight falls onto a booth at far corner.

My feet involuntarily starts walking towards to it. To my astonishment, there was Jacob sitting there. He was midway talking to someone, it didn't look like someone to be honest it was very beautiful girl in a golden gown. She looked so pretty with blonde hair in a elegant bun. As she looked very happy and was listening intently to what Jacob was saying.

It just felt wrong for me to walk up to them, so I turn my face which now has a frown and my eyes were little wet too.

I tried to deviate my thoughts as I walk up to a waiter and start instructing her to start bringing in the main course.

My eyes were constantly trying to look at that booth. But I tried to refrain myself as much as possible. As I was in the middle of talking to a regular customer. I heard someone pat my shoulders.

I look back to see a person who looked way to familiar for my liking. He looked very young like in he was in his teens maybe.

I smile and as he asks, "Hey! Do you remember me?"

I side my head instantly and my mind starts running up various memories. But I shake my head in embarrassment as it came blank.

He smiles politely, as he shows his pearly whites, he says, "I am Justin, Jacob's small bro! Remember?" Amusement clear in his voice.

The dots finally connect and my face becomes red as I shake my head and say, "Wow Justin, you have grown to be a fine person. Who knew that the small boy jumping up in his trampoline, would grow up to this handsome young man!"
I chuckle at the end as I see his face becoming red and he starts scratching the back of his neck.

He stutters and says, "I should say even you look very beautiful Sav, what it has been eight years since we met!"

I correct him, "No it has been seven since umm.. yeah!" I shrug my shoulders feeling suddenly suffocated.

He nods his head in understanding. He suddenly beams up and says, "If you don't mind can you join us for the dinner?"

His eager and honest plea made it impossible to say no. But I say, "I have some work, but I will stop by to see how it's going ok!"

His smile drops but he sobers up as he looks around and starts walking back to the booth.

Suddenly feeling very bad, I walk up to the kitchen. As I see the food already ready for that booth, I ask a waiter to come along with me.

My heart thumping at each step I was taking. My presence was first recognized my that gorgeous looking girl. She looked actually very young as I now was standing very close by.

I heard a clear of throat, when I turn to look up at Jacob. I don't know but suddenly all the pent up feelings starts causing my heart to beat way to fast.

Justin beams and says, "Hey you came by! Great! Do you want to join us now?"

That's when I notice he was sitting next to that girl. My confusion was answered when, he says, "By the way meet my girlfriend Laura, she is in my class."

Feeling embarrassed was understatement. I couldn't help but feel the intense gaze from Jacob. I look up to him as he says, "Justin, what are you asking our host! She is very busy! Isn't it?"

He is now looking at me and a sly smirk spreads on his lips. The waiter rolls away the cart after keeping the dishes.

I was in absolute shock and dilemma, I didn't wanted to be rude but at the same time I literally couldn't be there when there was a possibility that he was single still.

I look around for a second not knowing and was planning a decent escape. When Jacob speaks, "Savannah if you don't mind can you point me to the loo?"

He knew I used to melt in whenever he used to call me by my full name. Not knowing what to do, I nod my head and start walking.

He was now closely following me, I knew I could have directed him to one of my employees. But it was literally after years I am seeing him in flesh. I just couldn't help it but to be near him.

I halt in front of the loo as I mentally scream at my architect for creating a loo so near.

But before he goes in, he stops and says, "Savannah I think we have something to talk about still?"

I stand their still not knowing what to say.

As he continues, "Shall we meet up anytime? Just us two."

I nod my head slowly as I forgot how to form words.

He gives his signature smirk and walks away.

I couldn't help but place my hand on my racing heart as I try to calm down and slowly it starts to sink in of a new possibility. His words held too many untold words and emotions. I couldn't wait to talk and just simply look forward to what we have in store for us.

The prospect of a future was very thrilling and for damn sure I am not going to give up this time on us.

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The end, yes! That's the last official chapter. Thanks to each of my readers. This was my first book I started writing. It was a simple random idea, which is now proudly sitting with 43 chapters. Hope you liked this book. Once again thanks for reading.