It all started with... Hello

Chapter 4.

Ana's POV
One week later

When we got back to the house that day, Lo told me that she was moving in with Danny. I was shocked and a little hurt that she would jump to move in with him so quickly, especially after finding him with another woman. I didn't fight with her though, no. I was a supportive big sister and I helped her pack all of her things that week. It wasn't much, only a couple boxes, but the apartment still felt empty and hollow.

I remember her crying on the day that she officially moved out, she lost it when we said our goodbyes. But I stayed strong for her, I kept the tears locked away until I couldn't see her car anymore. It was only then that I broke down. Lo and I were more than sisters, we were best friends, we only had each other growing up. Our parents were drunks that didn't give two shìts about us, they would rather get wasted than to cook diner or even notice us.

At a young age I realized that Lo was all I had and the same was true for her. That day, when I watched her drive away, I felt like I had lost everything. Silly I know, I could have easily visited her and she could have come back home whenever she wanted to or needed to. But I still felt empty.

Deciding not to sit in the house and loath in self pity, I cleaned myself up and went for a walk. I thought the nice fall breeze would cheer me up, and it turns out it did.

Walking around in Central Park has always been one of my favorite fall activities. All the leaves are different colors and it's really a beautiful place, especially in the afternoon. The sun is setting and a nice breeze is going, making my sadness from this morning diminish by the passing second. I find a bench and take a rest, looking up I admire the changing colors of the sky. Right now some parts are pink and others are yellow, strokes of purple pass me by and I think to myself: Mother Nature is truly incredible.

I'm lost in my own mind when I feel someone sit next to me, not too close to be a bother but I still look to see the persons face.

"Hello" he says "nice to see you again"

I smile and say "Hello" I wasn't expecting to see him again, I haven't been to Cocobean for a week on purpose... To avoid him.

He sticks out his hand for me to shake "I'm Jacob by the way, but I think you already know that"

I giggle and nod "I do, I'm Ana" taking his hand I shake it politely

"My mother told me about her schemes and I wanted to apologize for her brining you into it" he is clearly embarrassed, his cheeks turn a shade of pink and his right hand nervously rubs the back of his neck.

It's kind of adorable "I offered to help, it's no trouble at all. Really"

Jacob smiles and relaxes on the bench "so what changed your mind, why didn't you order a ridiculous coffee?"

I laugh "to be honest you looked like you had your stuff together and I didn't want to ruin your day, my morning was ruined and I couldn't do that to someone else"

"I'm sorry to hear that"

I shrug "it's just my sister, she was having relationship problems. It's all sorted out now" I laugh "she actually moved in with him today, so"

"And do you have any relationship problems?" He asks, clearly wanting me to tell him if I have a boyfriend.

I shake my head "nope I'm a single lady, there are no men in my life... Why"

If he's going to ask me out he needs to make the first move, so I push him a little, trying to play dumb.

"Just curious" he says, winking at me after "if I meet a beautiful girl I'd like to know what I'm up against"

I smile "ah I see"

He chuckles and stands up, holding out a hand to me "want to go grab a coffee? Since you've been avoiding Cocobean I know you must be dying for a cup"

I jump at the opportunity, taking his hand, we leave the Park together.

My life changed drastically that day. Lo moved out, she told me I was going to be an aunt, and I officially met the man that would become my husband.