Vol 3 The Past

Next Day

After arriving at the cafe, he was already sitting at his favorite spot, and as always, my heart couldn't stop beating.

Lily: Hi Lee, do you want your usual?

Lee: Yes.

The cafe is filled with the fragrant aroma of freshly brewed coffee. After doing Lee's usual order, I sat down and shared a table with Lee. Suddenly, I saw my brother appear, with frustration in his face.

Izeke: Why are you with him again?

Lily: I appreciate your concern, but I'm capable of making my own decisions.

Lee: Why are you being so overprotective?

Izeke: "I just want what's best for my sister. I've seen her hurt before, and I don't want her to get hurt again.

"Lily: Thank you, brother, for always worrying about me. I'm not naive like I was in the past.

Lee: I don't know what happened to Lily in the past, but I can promise that I will treat her as best as I can because I'm her friend.

Izeke: Friend? I see. "I guess I have to trust you

both. Just promise me you'll be careful.

"Lily: Thank you, brother.

Izeke: Alright, I'll step back. Just know that I'm only doing this because I love you.

Lily: I know after my brother left, Lee suddenly asked.

Lee: So what happened in the past that got your brother so overprotective?

I talked to Lee about what happened to me in the past. I was very naive, so I was easily pushed over by people, and I was abused by my ex-boyfriend, and my brother was there to always help me out.

Lee: I see; that's why your brother is always worried. I'm sorry to hear that. I promise I can treat you, but I will treat you better.

My face has turned red, and my heart is beating.Fast again.

Lily: Thank you.

Lee. Enough about my last. How about yours? What happened to you? How did you become blind?

Lee: It's a long story.

Lee also started sharing his past; we talked for hours and hours as my friend Deo covered for my shift.

The moon and stars are getting brighter as love is in the air.