Chapter 2 - Blast from the past

All of a sudden I was woken up by the sound of my alarm clock. I can't believe that nightmare is back, I was doing so good. Why was it back now? I rushed to the bathroom and splashed some water on my face, it's been more than ten years since that night yet I still can't forget about it. The nightmare always seems to find me. I got dressed quickly and got ready for work. Luckily I don't live far away, living above where you work has some privileges. The first two floors are my library cafe, I have to say I'm proud of myself for what I created.  It's a perfect place to enjoy a good book or work on paper while the aroma of freshly brewed coffee accompanies you while sharing a conversation with a friend.

The third floor I made into my apartment, I still own my mother's house but since her passing, I just kind of stay here.I got downstairs just as Jess, the girl who works for me opened the cafe. 

"Morning boss." She said as she put her apron on.

"Morning Jess, can you please prepare the last night takings I'm gonna need it to finish the accounts. End of the month and all, you know." I say as I grab my yoga mat.

"Sure, you are starting yoga?" She asked pointing to the mat.

"Ms. Robin got me a coupon so I thought why not? Please put the reserved sign on the table with the couch for Joshua." 

As the first customers showed up I left for the yoga studio.

I got there just as the rest of the woman were putting down their mats and chatting. I went to my corner and put my mat down.

"It's a bit uncomfortable when you come here without a friend, feels like the first day of school all over again."A blond woman said to me as she came closer. "Yes, it is." I say as she puts her mat next to mine. She appeared to be somewhere between twenty-four and twenty-six more or less, and there was something about her eyes that seemed familiar.

"I hope you don't mind." 

"Ohh no, go ahead at least I'll have someone to chat with. I'm Autumn." I say as I extend my hand.

"This union has to be the work of the universe, I'm Summer." She said as she shook my hand.

I don't know why but I have a feeling we will great friends.

For the last three weeks, me and Summer hung out a lot, she is funny and very cheerful. The business is going great the only thing always ruining my mood is a persistent man trying to buy out my building. He comes back every time with a better offer but the answer is always the same. One big NO. I got this building from my mother, and she got it from her father. For years it was abandoned until I decided to do something with it. With my business degree, I could have worked for someone but this place was calling for me.

"I love this place, Autumn. Can I post it on my i***a?" Summer said as she drank her coffee latte.

"I'm surprised you already didn't." We laughed as I watched a man in a suit come into the cafe. I thought that the shark had returned but the man took a seat at the table with another man.

"Thank God." I say.

"What?" Summer asked.

"There is this man that comes here lately, he wants to buy this place and obviously doesn't understand no for an answer.”

"If you have any problem just tell me, I can ask my dad for a favor." You would think Summer is just another rich daddy girl but she is really sweet.

"Thank you, Summer but I have it under control."

"Hey did you get me that book we talked about?" Summer asked.

"Oh yes, let me run upstairs and grab it." I ran upstairs to get the book and as I was returning I saw from the stairs a man talking with Summer. Something about him was so familiar to me so I slowly descended the stairs and listened to their conversation.

"What are you doing here brother?" Summer asked surprised, I couldn't see his face his back was turned to me. 

"Well, my assistant couldn't close a simple contract with the old lady who owns this building so I had to come myself." His voice, I know that voice. It can't be.