HAYDEN
I finished my coffee and didn’t rush to stand.
The café buzzed around me, steam and chatter and someone behind me rustling a newspaper like it was 1999.
I pulled a napkin toward me and started scribbling stupid little plan ideas. I couldn’t help myself. I wanted to make sure that we both explore every activity I could think of when we are both free.
Coleen was a bit skittish in nature. I wasn’t expecting her to just change overnight. So it was up to me to be proactive, even though she already knew how I felt about her.
I wanted her to feel special. I wanted to treat her like a queen so she’ll realize that she deserves to be doted on. Most importantly, I want to erase every memory of her shitty ex-boyfriend from her mind.
He doesn’t deserve her. He never has. And now that I h
