Healed by the Scottish beauty

Chapter Two - "Stalker behavior much?"

Nicola’s P.O.V

I was waiting in the lobby for Samuel. I was here a little earlier, only ten minutes. I was hoping he would show, he clearly needed someone, he needed company because if he was alone he would go down a dark road and I never wanted to let that happen. I have been in his position, it was one of the reasons I came to Paris for a year because of a broken heart. My ex left me for some girl he worked with, we were together for four years. I thought he was the one, clearly not. It took me a few months to start feeling like myself and it has only been a couple of months since I truly got over it, realising he was not worth it and I could do better. I wouldn’t wish anyone going down that path especially alone. If I could make him feel better, even only for a moment then I will. He seemed like a good guy, made me wonder how his wife could do that to him. Then again I only met him, so can’t really say much about anything really. I am sure the day will come when he is ready to move on and he will have plenty of women wanting him, he is a good looking man with his dark hair and eyes, sure he won’t be short on offers.

“Hey.” I hear his American accent say making me look up

“Hey you, I thought you weren’t gonna come, just as well you did because if not I would have used my Scottish charm on the receptionist and found out your room number.” I said smirking

“Stalker behavior much?” He laughed

“Yes if that is what it takes.” I laughed “Now come on, we are going for coffee and breakfast to start with.” I added

“Are you always so bossy?” He laughed

“When I need to be…yes.” I said winking at him

I linked my arm through his again and we headed out. I was taking him to my favourite café called Le Peloton. It done the best coffee and pastries in Paris that was for sure. I always liked sitting outside and people watch, people interest me like that.

“How you feeling today handsome?” I asked as we walked

“Just the same…still feeling nothing to be honest…numb.” He said sadly

“I am sorry Samuel…” I said resting my head on his shoulder

He gave me a small smile and nodded. I removed my head from his shoulder and a silence fell between us as we walked. The café was a short distance away. We grabbed a seat outside, Samuel letting me order since he never spoke French. I ordered us both Coffee and a mix of pastries, let him try a few cause they were amazing.

“What made you come to Paris for a year?” He asked curious

“The same reason you are here…a broken heart plus I always wanted to visit Paris and decided to come study for a year.” I said

“Sorry to hear that, did it help?” He asked

“Eventually yes.” I smiled

“How long have you been here?” He asked

“Nearly six months, best decision I have ever made.” I smiled

It was true it was, I needed to get away from Scotland for a bit but I still missed the place, it would always be home but when I left it was what I needed to do for my own heart and sanity. I will go back, maybe after the year or maybe I will stay longer, not made my mind up yet.

“Do you miss home?” he asked

“Very much, yes. I needed to get away though.” I said “What about you, you thought about how long you are going to stay?” I added

“A couple of weeks at least, maybe longer will see how it goes.” He said

“What about work?” I asked

“I work for my father, he understand why I needed to get away, telling me to take as long as I needed.” He said

“That is good then, well you have a friend while you are here.” I smiled

“Thank you.” He smiled, reaching over, giving my hand a quick squeeze

I smiled, Samuel pulling away from me as our order came. I thanked the waiter in French, letting Samuel have first choice of the pastries. Once he had tasted one he will be hooked I know that for certain.

“Damn these are amazing!” He said after the first bite

“That will be you hooked…I have put weight on since I got here because of them.” I giggled

It was true, only a couple of pounds but they were worth it.

“Well you still look great.” He smiled “Sorry was only meant to be thinking that in my head.” He added a little embarrassed

“It is OK…Thank you.” I smiled taking a pastry for myself

A silence fell between us after that, could sense he was feeling awkward after what he said to me. I never said anything else about it, not wanting to make him feel uncomfortable.

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The awkwardness finally vanished between us after about twenty minutes. I decided our first stop would be The Latin Quarter - Luxembourg Park, the place was beautiful and I am sure he would like it, would take his mind off things for a while…hopefully. I hooked my arm through his, leading us in the right direction. He turned giving me a small smile, the sadness still in his eyes though.

“You doing OK handsome?” I smiled

When I call him handsome, it is not my way of hitting on him, it is just me being nice, trying to make him feel him feel better, plus he was a handsome man but I am not the type of woman that would take advantage of him like that.

“Not really but I think I would be feeling worse if I was alone.” He said honestly

“I am sorry you are hurting Samuel.” I said

Sometimes when someone is feeling the way he is, you can’t say much words but knowing someone is there can help.

“Thank you.” He said smiling

“Wait until you see this place, it is beautiful.” I said trying to make him feel better

“I am sure it is.” He said

We reached our destination, an instant smile on his lips when he seen the place. I knew this would make him smile. I came here every day for the first month when I arrived, always made me feel a little better.

“This where I came when I first arrived here, helped me clear my head a little.” I said “Maybe it can be your place to escape too while you are here.” I added smiling

“Maybe…” he said a hopeful smile on his lips

I was hoping seeing all the couples wouldn’t make him feel worse, would just need to try distract with my knowledge and conversation. I am not out to heal him, just try help him. I know how much time heartbreak can take to heal.

“This place is beautiful for sure, thanks for bringing me here.” He said smiling

“You are very welcome.” I said placing an innocent kiss on his cheek

My goal? By the end of the day to have him smiling and laughing.