Even though Alex didn't like Cindy's presence he kept wondering who was she talking to.
Alex: Forget it, I got better things to do.
He walked to the closest bar to grab a drink.
Alex murmured: today was a long tiring day.
***
"I told them not to pick me up yet they are coming. What am I gonna do with these kids",Cindy said as she waited.
A black car stopped in front of her and two kids got of the car and hugged her.
:Mommy!!!
From the driving seat came out a tall young man. His slighty messy black hair made his hazel eyes shine like a cat in the dark.
Cindy:They troubled you a lot Matthew. I'm so sorry.
Matthew: why do you make me feel so small by putting it like that? I love them!
Cindy: Olivia, Owen say thank you to uncle Matthew.
:thank youuu daddy Matthew!!
Cindy: You two are doing it again !? I'll beat you two up!
Olivia and Owen excitedly hid behind Matthew.
: you can't beat us bleeh!
Across the road, in front of the bar, Alex stood there watching how happy they looked. All this time he stood there wondering if he should get in.
Alex: I don't care about it but... why does it hurt?
He looked away and walked into the bar. "It was nice seeing you after all these years."
***
Matthew: So darling, where do you wanna go?
Cindy: change the statement then I will tell you.
Matthew: ok ok calm down!
He held her hands tightly and got lost in her ocean blue eyes.
Cindy stood on the tip of her toes and patted his head.
Cindy: you're barking up the wrong tree my child!
Matthew chuckled.
Matthew: yet I want to water this tree everyday... and make sure it doesn't wither.
Cindy: mmm cheesy. Ok now let's go! We'll have steak today!
Olivia and Owen started jumping from excitement.
***
Steak n winery has always been Cindy's favorite restaurant. As a kid she used to come here with her parents, she had the first dinner here with Alex as a married woman and now she is here with her children.
Cindy: kids you can go and play in the kid's section! But no fighting ok?
kids nodded obediently, "ok mommy!! Yaayy!!"
Cindy smiled seeing how happy they were. She isn't alone anymore.
Cindy: This place looks so cozy and elegant. I'll always love this place!
Cindy's eyes sparkled under the chandelier as if it was made up of crystal.
Matthew: This place is special for me too..
Cindy looked innocently at him making Matthew's heart skip a beat.
Cindy: Why is this place special for you too?
Matthew: I saw you here for the first time 4 years ago.
Cindy looked at him in surprise.
Cindy: Really? Wow!
Matthew: Back then you came here with your parents and tiny Olivia and Owen.
Cindy: They were 1 year old at that time... then few days later suddenly father had a heart attack and he passed away... since then I lost mom as well.
Matthew put his hand on her hand resting on table.
Matthew: she is gonna be alright. We will cure her.
Matthew gently smiled at her. Cindy's eyes glistened but her heart still felt nothing for that smile.
Matthew changed the topic to clean up the depressing air.
Matthew: so how was work today?
Cindy shrugged.
Cindy: ughh don't even ask, today was one of the worst days I've ever had!
Alex's face flashed in her mind. How he turned when she said thank you for helping her. She was almost captivated by his green eyes again.