I stayed at the coffee shop and drank some coffee and ate a chocolate donut. It's so fucking good, my love for chocolate is endless. While I ate, I let my gaze linger around the shop. I took in everything seeing this will be my new workplace after school.

'Ding' the bell signal a customer enter the shop. I move my eyes to the door and see Nicole.

Fuck! Just my luck.

I slowly duck my head to make myself invisible. My gaze follow her as she made her order. I look over her appearance.

She was dressed in a black jeans that sit snug matched with a cream blouse and a pair of heels. Her hair laid curl on her back. She's really gorgeous. My heart sank with the realisation of what happened between us.

I subconsciously bite my lip. I guess she felt someone looking at her as her eyes wonder around before it land on me. My face heart up being caught.

Her eyes widen in shock and surprise. She turned back to the cashier muttering a quick thank you and taking her order. She looked at me one last time before making her way to the door. My heart sank more, I pushed back the tears that wanted to surface. I guess I did not mean something to her.

I swallowed the lump in my throat and turn my gaze out the window. My eyes stung with I shed tears. Two teardrops made it presence known and rolled on my cheek. I hastily wiped it away, holding back a sob. So pathetic.

Snapping out of my thoughts I heard someone clear their throat. I looked up and saw Nicole standing in front of me. I felt like deja vu.

"Hi" she spoke softly.

"Hey" my voice sounding a bit harsh.

"Can I sit down" she asked, gesturing to the seat in front of me.

"No..."

"Oh okay" she cleared her throat and stared at me.

"YES, I mean yes, sorry" I shrugged my shoulders.

"It's okay" she smile a tight lipped smile.

She put her order down and move the outwards before sitting down. No one spoke.

"So... how are you?"

"I'm okay" I shrug.

"Eva... we need to talk about what happen yesterday between us" she sigh.

"Yea, you right"

"I think there was a complete misunderstanding between us"

"You having sex with me or throwing me out afterwards?" I raised my eyebrow at her.

She nervously looked around the cafe to see if anyone is listening. I forgot she is still my teacher.

"Sorry"

"It's okay. The problem is exactly that. You understood it all wrong. My intention was to invite to stay the night and to have dinner with me. And based on your reaction, you thought I was throwing you out" she said, picking up her coffee and taking a sip.

I think my heart just sank me. Stupid me. This is so humiliating. I felt my cheeks heat up. I hope the ground will swallow me. I made a fool of myself.

I cleared my throat "I'm sorry" I looked down and apologise. I accused her of nothing.

"I'm so use to rejection that I thought you were rejecting me. I'm so sorry. I thought you used me" i said softly, lifting up my head to look at her.

I could see her face fell as hurt crossed her face.

I waited in her to say something. She said nothing but stared at me. I tried to read her emotions but her eyes were stoic. My nerves start to build up.

"Please say something. I'm sorry" I plead.

She took a deep breath in and exhale.

"Eva, I think..." I cut her off.

"Please don't end what we have. I do better, I swear. I won't make stupid mistakes like that. Please don't leave me" my voice crack as I plead softly.

"Hey, it's okay. Calm down for me sweetheart" she grip my hands between hers and rubbed it gently.

"I won't leave you, I... I promise" she said hesitantly.

"What we have is still new Eva. We had sex without properly knowing each other and including that I'm still your teacher. We have to keep this a secret, no one can know okay."

"I know, I promise I'll keep it a secret. I don't have anyone to talk to anyway" I laughed awkwardly. She looked at me with sympathy.

"Good. I'm glad we solved everything out" she smiled brightly, slowly removing her hands from mine.

I wanted her to keep my hands in hers. I let go of her hands reluctantly.

"Thank you!" I smiled shyly at her.

"Thank you too" she smile back at me.

I felt like a mushy puddle. Her smile is everything. We talked about everything and anything. I never felt more happy in my life.

I hope I will have this forever.

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Poor Eva🥺.