[Mia's Pov]

I've had such a hard day at work. From seeing my patients, doing paperwork, to stressing about Lorenzo; it was just too much for my brain to handle. I picked up my mug of steaming coffee with extra cream and took a sip, as I enjoyed the flavors dancing around my tongue. I looked up at the gigantic clock hanging on the wall of the cream painted room, 'Jeez, only 7:00 pm', my inner voice trailed off. Fifteen more minutes and I'll be on my way home.

"Alright, Jess. I'm off. I've finished the last set of paperwork and I'll send them to HR tomorrow, I'm exhausted." I said wearily.

"No problem, Doc. You have a good night now, drive safe." Jess replied with a wave.

I clocked out and headed to my car so I can finally go home. While driving, my phone beeped, 'must be dad, and when I get home I'll call him,' I thought. Stepping into my driveway I parked my car, took out my belongings and headed into my house. As I entered I dropped everything on the floor and headed for the couch...My baby...A Lawson Style Sofa, grey in colour and as soft as clouds or even more. I pounced onto the plush goodness and closed my eyes. I was about to doze off when I remembered I had to call dad.

I scrambled myself from the couch and headed to get my phone from my bag on the floor, picking it up and opening it, I clicked on messages just to make sure it was my dad who messaged me.

A new message from Lorenzo.

Huh.

I thought I deleted his number. 'But why is he messaging me now?' 'This is just so frustrating!' 'You should have just blocked him when you had the chance!" My inner voice scolded.

I thought quickly, getting irritated. I gave myself a few seconds and then texted back asking if this is him just to be safe. Lorenzo quickly replied saying it was him. We chatted for a little while, with simple things and I was surprised how well we actually got along over text messages. Deep down, I was happy to hear from him.

Eventually, after turning him down once and him begging me...we both agreed to have coffee this weekend at the cafe we first met.

I set my phone down and decided to take a shower and get some dinner in my stomach. After a nice, long and warm bath, I microwaved some leftover pasta and had it with a glass of red wine. When I was done with my food, I washed the dishes, picked up my phone and went to bed. I threw myself on my cozy queen-sized bed, turning on my AC, I dialed Jamie and Ariels' FaceTime.

"What's up bitch?!" Yelled Jamie.

"Jesus James, give the girl a chance." Said Ariel with an eye roll. And an argument broke out between them.

Great.

"Guys! Please, this is important! Lorenzo asked me out for coffee on Saturday." I shouted, shutting those to nincompoops up. All I heard were a few gasps and the almighty Jameson spoke up.

"I knew it! That chunk of hunk could not stay away from you! The connection is still there. Everyone notices the sexual tension when you are both around each other." He said, fangirling.

"Did you say yes? What are you going to wear? We have to go shopping tomorrow! Where are you guys going?" They both bombarded me with so many questions.

"Hold up! I didn't agree so easily, I mean...I don't even know how or why the hell I agreed in the first place. I turned him down and he begged me, I started feeling sorry for him and agreed to see him on Saturday at the cafe we first met. Honestly, a part of me is happy and excited and a part of me is scared shit-less. I don't need to be heart brown twice, Time has played a large number in helping me heal." I told them, feeling a bit teary.

"Listen babe, just go for it...I really think this guy still loves you. I mean, he's been trying since he saw you, to get into contact but you wouldn't let him. I understand that you're scared but if you don't take the risk you will never know. At least let him explain so you can both have closure." Mr. Jamie said.

"J is right Mee, just take the risk. Forgive and forget, or at least talk to him. I'm sure it'll make you feel better. Now It's late, go get some rest. We love you." They both said.

"Love you guys too."

And with that, the call ended. I placed my phone on my bedside table, lowered the AC, turned my table side light off and closed my eyes.

"Tomorrow is a new day, everything will be okay...Be true to yourself, be positive and always be happy. Good things will come your way." I whispered to myself, wiping say a few stray tears, blowing out a breath. I needed to talk to my dad. I turned on my light and took my phone to dial his number, unfortunately, I got his voicemail instead. I guess that's what happens when your dad is rich and likes to go on cruises.

"Hey daddy, I miss you. How are you? Um, I haven't heard from you in a few days, and I've been starting to get worried...Call me when you can, please be safe. Take care and I love you." I said defeated, trying to keep the tears at bay. I turned my phone off and headed off to the bathroom to wash my face and add some moisturizer. The ground was so cold I tiptoed back to bed, covered myself up, switched on Netflix and decided to watch NCIS as I couldn't seem to sleep. I lowered the volume and turned my light back down, eventually falling asleep to nothing but my own breathing.

Good Night Friends and happy Saturday. I'm updating tonight because tomorrow is my cleaning day, so I won't be available to update. I've been writing this chapter since the beginning of the week and I have a bit of a "writers' block", however...I came through :D I hope you guys enjoy this one and be sure to leave a comment and vote! I appreciate it so much. 💕
This chapter is dedicated to one of my best friends, HamdaRizvi sort of a thank you for you know what! 😝

Info: Here are a few snippets of Lorenzo and Mia's Convo. ;)