I don't hate you anymore.
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Chapter 17: "I don't hate you anymore."
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At the Cafe
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"I'm gonna change into my uniform, you stay seated here and do your homework okay?"
"kay." Aria says as she sits down at one of the tables in the corner of the cafe.
I make my way to the staff room and spot Emily.
"Hey girl!" She exclaims
"Hi."
"Okay so your shift starts in 5 minutes. Get that uniform on!"
Gosh how is she this optimistic?
She shoves the uniform into my hands and ushers me into the dressing room.
I button up the white shirt and then pull up the black skirt slightly above my waist and then finally tie the small apron around my waist.
I look into the mirror. It's a bit tight and reveals my body a bit but it's appropriate enough.
I fold up my clothes that i had on before and pack it into my bag.
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"May i take your order?" I ask a elderly couple
"One cup of Earl grey and one lemon tea please."
"Coming right up." I say giving them a smile and then walking away.
I walk into the kitchen and prepare their drinks.
Once I'm done i place the drinks onto a tray and make my way to the couple.
"One Earl grey and one lemon tea for the beautiful couple." I say placing the drinks before them
"Thanks dear." The elderly lady says
"Will that be all?" I ask politely
"That will be it. Thank you."
"I'll go get the bill." I say and turn to walk away
"Actually dear."
"Yes?"
"Well i just wanted your opinion on something."
"Yes of course."
"Me and my husband has been married for fourty five years and we never really understood each other's taste in tea."
"I hate lemon tea!" The old man says grumpily
"Swap tea's." I say
"Excuse me?" The man says
"Just a sip." I assure him
The man grunts but swaps teas with his wife anyway
"1...2...3!" I whisper shout
I watch as the couple takes a sip from one another's tea.
"Mmmmm." The grumpy old man is no longer grumpy, a smile on his face
"Wonderful." The lady whispers her eyes closed and her dimples showing as she smiles
I'm going to order tbis everyday." The elderly man says
"Earl grey. My new favourite." The lady says before taking another sip
"I'm gonna leave you guys to it." I say and walk away from the couple
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Three teenage boys walk into the cafe and sit down at a table.
I wait for a while then walk towards them.
"What would you like to order?" I ask politely
"You." One with blonde hair says
"Excuse me?" I ask trying not to sound rude
"Aren't you on the menu?" Another one talks
I don't say anything
"Two mango passion smoothies and one apple kiwi soda." The third one says annoyed
"Two mango passion smoothies and one apple kiwi soda coming right up." I say before walking away
Im about to walk to the kitchen but stop when i look over to Aria and see her sitting with a boy. A boy? Hell no!
I walk over to the table where Aria is seated at.
"Aria?"
"Elle!"
The boys looks up at me. He's about her age. Black hair and bright blue eyes, a grin on his face. Gulp.
"Who is this Aria?"
"I'm Xavier." The boy says
He gets up to shake my hand but i ignore him completely.
"Who is this Aria?" I ask again
"Xavier, he's in my class. He's my friend." Aria says nervously
"Well Xavier, i don't want you near my sister again. Understand?" I say placing my hands on my waist
"What?, no Elle!" Aria exclaims in disbelief
"No its okay. I'm gonna go." Xavier says before giving Aria a gentle smile and walking away and out the cafe.
"He's my friend." I say mimicking her then walk away.
I hurry into the kitchen and prepare the drinks as fast as i can but carefully. Once im done i place the drinks onto a tray and make my way to the three boys
"Here you go." I say then place it before them
"Will that be all?" I ask
"Well how about your number?" The one with blonde hair asks
"I'll get your bill." I say ignoring him
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What a day! I pack my uniform into my closet and dress back into my normal clothes.
I check the time on my phone and see that it's five minutes past eight. I grab my bag and walk out the dressing room and up to Elle.
"Let's go." I say
She gets up, picks up her bag and we walk out into the night.
Once we reach my car we jump in.
"Want anything before go to the hospital?" I ask
She doesn't amswer.
I shrug it off and start the car and drive off.
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"I miss you ma. I had my first day at work today, it was crazy and i got a stack of homework to do when i get home but I'm grateful, there are people going through way more worse."
I kiss her gently on the forehead
"Please come back soon." I whisper as my eyes start to tear up.
No. Don't cry Elle. You have to be strong.
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"Take a bath Aria, ill make supper." I say as we enter the house
She doesn't say anything, just runs up the stairs and slams the bathroom door.
I sigh. She hasn't spoken to me since the Xavier incident.
I walk into the kitchen and wash my hands at the sink. What should i make? Lasagna! Aria's favourite. Yes! I'll make lasagna!
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I set the dinning table and place the hot cheesy lasagna in the center of the table.
"Aria! Supper is ready!" I shout
"Im not hungry!" She shouts back
I walk up the stairs and stand infront of Aria's bedroom door. I knock but she doesn't open, so i turn the knob opening the door and walk in.
Aria sits on her bed her head between two legs. A sniffling sound escaping her lips. Is she crying? What did i do?!
I sit beside her
"Aria, is this about Xavier?"
She doesn't answer.
"I only did it cause i love you and i don't want you to get hurt."
Aria snorts
"It's true Aria. Xavier is bad for you."
"Bad for me? I only know him for two days and he has been nothing but good for me! How dare you judge him?! You don't even know him! I hate you!" Aria yells at me, her eyes bloodshot as tears runs down her face.
My eyeswiden in shock as i try to take everything in. She hates me?
"You're right Aria. I shouldn't have judged him by how he looks. I don't know his story. I just assumed the worst about him. Im sorry."
"What?" Aria whispers surprised
"Does he make you happy Aria?"
"Yes!"
"Then i can't stop him from being your friend. I love seeing you happy and that's all that matters to me Aria."
"What are you sayin-"
"If he ever brings tears to your eyes, if he ever hurts yo-"
"You'll kill him, i know." Aria says before chuckling
"I'm gonna go eat." I say getting off her bed and walking over to her door
"Elle?"
"Yeah?"
"I don't hate you anymore."
I smile
"Goodnight Aria."
I turn off her light and walk out closing the door gently.
Gosh that was hectic.
I walk downstairs and dish myself some lasagna.
I've been staring at my food for five minutes. I'm not hungry. That weird. Oh well. I'll have it for breakfast.
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I decide to wear Zach's hoodie to sleep in. No i didnt steal it! I'm borrowing it.
Zach? Shit! I told him i'd call him.
I'm gonna call him.
I jump onto my bed and turn my phone on. It's currently ten o' clock. Should i call Zach? He's probably sleeping. Let me do it anyway.
He surprisingly picks up.
"Hi there beautiful." He says before yawning
"Hey handsome."
"How was work?"
"It was good." I say
"There's something you're not telling me."
"I don't wanna talk about it right now. How was your day?" I ask changing the subject
"Okay, I've been busy with homework all day."
Shit! I forgot about my homework and i have to still have to catch up on work.
"Elle?" Zach speaks again
"Gotta go. Love you. Bye!"
"Wha-"
I hang up.
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Its half past three in the morning! Here i am sitting with homework, reading over work i missed, making notes, highlighting key words.
Ugh I'm exhausted!
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Once im done i close my books and pack my bag for tomorrow. Plug my phone in. Take two pills for the headaches.
Then crawl into my bed.
Ahhh. I like it here
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Thanks for reading
Keep going
Stay beautiful♡
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