Chapter 58

I might have been standing there with a “normal” face waiting for my coffee order, but inside me, a storm of epic proportions was brewing. I had fled that disastrous wedding rehearsal and ended up in this little café where I was waiting for my order. It was a small spot near Fairmount Corporation, and my final destination was the office so I could get back to work.

Work was my refuge, the only thing that seemed to be going well for me. My order was called right on time, and I picked up my cup, thanked the barista, and looked around for a small table near a window overlooking the street.

I spotted an empty one in a corner and headed there to drown in my thoughts.

“Marianne! Hey!” someone called out as I walked past.

I turned to see who it was: Matt. He was sitting at a two-person table, alone, sipping coffee with his laptop open in front of him.

“Matt… what a coincidence to run into you here, huh?” I greeted.

“It’s not a coincidence if I tell you I’ve been spending the last few we