A/N: I'm back!! Oh goodness its been a while. No worries I think my writer's block is gone for good...(ahem) On with the story. I apologize readers for not writing sooner. Enjoy!!
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Denial
2 months later…
Rei frowned at the clock on the wall and looked around the room (He's late). A waiter came up to her once again.
"Miss-"
Rei cut him off, "No I'm not ready to order. I'm sorry."
The waiter looked annoyed and walked away to another table. Rei sighed and messed with the napkin in front of her. Her cell phone hummed quietly next to her. The name Lita blinked on the screen. She pressed the talk button.
"Hey Lita."
"You sure you wanna go through with this," Lita asked firmly.
Rei sighed and pulled her bangs away from her forehead.
"Do I have a choice? It's not hurting anyone if I hear him out. It's been long enough."
Only two months Rei. I don't think anyone can change in that amount of time. We told you it was best if you broke up with him, or have you forgotten that night?"
"I remember Lita…you don't need to keep bringing it up. I'm not getting back with him. He sought me out remember. Who knew that Darien had a drinking problem? He claims he got help."
"It sounds like your making excuses for him."
Rei gripped her phone tightly.
"I'm not and I'm pissed you would think that. Listen we'll talk when I get back. Bye."
"Bye."
Rei put her phone in her purse and tapped her finger lightly on the table.
"A beautiful woman like you shouldn't be sitting alone."
Rei looked up to see a handsome man smiling at her. He was tall and built with long, messy, brown hair and warm brown eyes. She blushed.
"Thank you."
The man laughed.
"You don't need to thank me. I was sitting at the bar and I was wondering why you were sitting by yourself."
Rei smiled at him sadly.
"I was meeting someone and apparently they don't understand the value of time."
He man shook his head, "What an idiot. If I wasn't a gentleman, I would invite you to join me for dinner, but I don't believe in stealing other guy's girlfriends."
Rei laughed.
" A gentleman and a comedian. Funny."
The man smiled at her.
"I'm surprised. Can I at least ask what your name is?"
"Rei Malone," she answered softly.
"Chad Williams," he smiled.
"Hey baby!"
Rei kicked herself and turned around. Darien was walking over to her with a smile on his face. Once he saw Chad standing there, his demeanor changed. Darien looked him up and down
"Rei, do you know him?"
Rei began to say something, but Chad spoke up first.
"Actually we were having a nice conversation. I didn't mean to hit on your girlfriend."
"Chad, Darien isn't my boy-"
"Whatever, you have no reason over here so bye."
Chad frowned slightly.
"Yeah. Okay. Nice meeting you Rei."
Her face grew hot as Chad walked away.
"Darien, what the fuck was that all about?"
"What the hell do you mean?
"We're not together anymore."
"What do you mean?" his jaw clenched.
Rei let out a laugh.
"Did you actually think I wanted to be with you after you hit me? Do you even remember that night? You're so damn lucky I didn't press charges. You were way out of line. You know what? Why am I wasting my breath with you? Darien, you haven't changed."
Rei gathered her things and stormed out the restaurant. Darien sighed and ran after her, but left money on the table. Rei walked down the street with tears streaming down her face.
"REI!"
She kept walking toward the bus stop and didn't acknowledge the voice calling her name.
"REI!"
"Leave me the hell alone Darien!"
She walked faster, but he was right on her.
"Rei, please stop. This can't end. You don't know how much I care about you."
She turned around and looked him dead in the eye. Tears were still falling down her face.
"You wouldn't hit someone you love. You promised me you wouldn't hurt me and you did. I'm done."
Darien laughed nervously.
"You're not serious are you? Come on Rei. I apologized over and over again. Take me back."
Rei stood her ground.
"No, it's over."
Darien shook angrily.
"You don't have a clue do you? I'm the only one who will ever love you! It's your loss. Not mine."
Rei rolled her eyes and began to walk away.
"Go to hell."
Darien barked a laugh.
"You'll be begging me to come back!"
Rei walked down the street sadly. She sighed and looked around. (Great. Now I'm lost). She turned around to retrace her steps when a motorcycle pulled up next to her.
"Are you lost?"
"Why do you care? Please leave me alone."
The person laughed, "Funny, but women shouldn't be walking around here late at night. Something could happen."
Rei started to walk faster, but the person followed her slowly up the street.
"Sorry, but I don't need any help! Just back off!"
The person stopped and took off his helmet.
"Rei-"
She looked up angrily at him and began the scream, "Listen I told you- Chad?"
He smiled at her.
"Sorry I didn't mean to creep up out. I saw you walking down the street so I followed you."
She sighed.
"I'm guessing you saw the show right?"
Chad nodded.
"I'm sorry about you and your boyfriend."
She put her hand up.
"It was something I had to do."
Tears began to fall down her face and she began to cry.
Chad patted her back.
"It's okay."
Rei tried to wipe her eyes.
"Here I am crying in front of a complete stranger. I feel so stupid."
Chad laughed.
"You're not stupid. All technically we're not strangers."
He put his hands in his pockets.
"Listen, I don't mean to be forward, but do you want to go get some ice cream? It always cheers me up."
Rei looked and laughed out loud. Her face tear stained.
"Sure. I would love too."
He paid the man for the ice cream and handed her a cone.
"Thank you," she said and sat down on a bench.
Chad laughed and sat down next to her.
"No problem."
Rei smiled at him.
"I like your laugh. It's warm."
"I've never been complimented like that before, but I'm happy that you're smiling."
She blushed and ate her ice cream cone.
"So, Chad, why were you at the restaurant anyway? Were you waiting for some friends?"
He scratched his head.
"Actually, no. I work there. I'm the bartender."
"Oh, I'm sorry I thought you were a customer," she replied looking embarrassed.
He put his hand on her shoulder.
"Rei, you don't need to apologize. I understand. What I don't understand is how you let that guy treat you like crap."
Rei sighed.
"I've been wondering the same thing for the last couple of months."
They sat in silence eating their ice cream. Rei glanced at her watch.
"Oh it's getting late!"
"I can give you a ride home," he offered.
"You wouldn't mind? Thank you."
He looked at her and smiled. Rei raised an eyebrow.
"What?"
"You got something on your nose. Here let me get it."
He leaned in close to her. Rei gasped as his lips grazed across hers. She blushed as he pulled away. He grinned at her and leaned in again. She stopped him.
"Chad you're a great guy-"
"But?" he sighed.
"But I don't think I'm ready. We just met and I've been hurt more than once."
Chad pulled her close and gave her a hug.
"Okay. I can deal with that, but I would like to get to know you better in the near future. Is that okay with you?"
She smiled and kissed his cheek.
"Definitely."
He jumped on his motorcycle and she got on and grabbed his waist. He handed her a helmet.
"Hold on tight."
He revved up the engine and they flew down the street.
A/N: YAY! I am so on roll! Hope you guys enjoy this chapter! Hugs and Kisses all around. Thanks for putting up with my shenanigans with editing. Toodles!
-WooWoo316 :D
