Jordan has been gone a year and a half now. The pain is still there but it's not as bad. I'm not angry with him anymore.
I haven't heard from Brody since he left. I guess it doesn't matter much since I don't really wanna date anyone. I realize that I was just upset and needing someone and he was there. I'm not mad with him but I do wish I could hear from him.
Abigail still lives in that apartment with her new boyfriend, Tracey. He's a sweet guy but not livable with. I moved out not too long after Tracey moved it. I have my own nice apartment not too far from Abigail.
I decided to open my own restaurant. I used my southern cooking to make a life. It was a good decision. I make enough to pay my bills and have a little left over.
I get up out of bed slowly and stretch. I walk to the bathroom and brush my teeth. I brush my hair and pull it up into a cute bun. I walk back to my room and put on some khakis and my restaurant's signature orange shirt. I slide my white tennis shoes on and grab all my stuff before walking downstairs to check the mail.
Inside the mailbox is my phone bill, rent, and a letter with no sender. I open the letter first.
'Sweet Emma,
Letters are very cliché, I know. You deserve more than a letter though. I made a promise that I'll be back for you. I intend to keep that promise. I haven't forgotten you. How could I? You're all I can think about in this place. No I'm not in jail. I wish I was. After hearing about Jordan, I realized that life was short. I have family that need to know they're loved and that I'm sorry for acting the way that I did. I'll be back for you soon, my Emma.'
No one signed it, but I know it's from Brody. I feel the unfamiliar tingles in my stomach and I can't help but to feel a bit relieved that he's okay and that he hasn't forgotten about me.
I fold the letter back up and put it gently in my purse. I throw the bills in my purse next, not caring if they get crumpled.
I walk to my car and get in. I start it and head to my restaurant.
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When I get there, the lights are off and the restaurant is deserted. I have an hour till the doors open. I check and balance the register. Then I fix the tables and fill the containers with their substances. When I look back at the clock I see that it's time to open.
I unlock the door and turn the sign to open. Evan and Amber, my waiters, will be here in a few moments. My cooks should be here before then.
"Morning Em." I hear Eve, Wade, Carlee, and Cody walk in.
"Good morning. You ready for a busy day?" I ask with a smile.
"Yes ma'am. I've been talking about the restaurant." Carlee tells me.
"Well thank you Carlee." I say to her as they walk to the back.
Not too long after they get to the kitchen, Amber and Evan arrive.
"Well Good morning love birds." I say to the couple.
"Morning boss." Evan says with a small smirk to Amber.
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The restaurant got busy pretty soon. I had to hire another waitress. She a sweetheart. She told me she's pregnant and needs a job so she can make some money. I hired her as soon as that came out of her mouth. I have a soft spot for people in need.
When it was time to close, I locked the door and counted the money. After seeing it was all there, I took it to the office and locked it up.
When everyone is done cleaning, we say goodbye and I lock the doors.
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Life after Jordan
RomanceLove is so perfect for the 2 best friends, Jordan and Emma. Tragedy strikes hard and leaves Emma alone. She packs everything up and heads off on her own. She takes up to drinking and meets her new best friend Abigail. Abi shows Emma that life doesn'...