1 Reminisce

Aliana's Pov

I wake up feeling the sun on my face. I smiled contently, I knew John must have opened the curtains he knows how much I love the feeling.

walking into the bathroom, I washed my face and glanced at the mirror. I took my time getting dressed because I knew John must have taken care of Ava. Let me quickly join them for breakfast, I walked into the walk-in closet to get dressed, and John walked in.

Good morning, honey.

Good morning, love. Did you sleep well?

yeah, beautiful, as always. hmmmm you made breakfast?

let me guess!

bacon, egg, and hmmm....

and hot chocolate, he said, smiling

wow! I tiptoed and gave him a kiss

I laughed while getting dressed.

thanks honey, you are the best.

you welcome.

you know I love doing these for you and Ava

sometimes, I feel all this is a dream.

no, you aren't dreaming, John, we are real.

Well, that's my hubby for you. He always sounds like we are like a fragment of his imagination. I don't know much about him.

In fact , he doesn't like to talk about his family he only told me that he has a mum.

Well, I respect that. do I want to find out yeah I want to, but I want him to tell me all about it. down to the little details.

we have been married for 4years he only mentioned his late father and mother being divorced while he was in high school and how he doesn't like going to his mum and all that.

Well enough about John and his little secret.

yes! 4 years down the line, I am still madly in love with John.

he is all I ever wanted, my peace, my resting place I love and adore him.

looking at him took me down the memory lane...

4years ago

A tall guy walked into my bakery,

he looked around and walked right towards the counter to place an order.

Hi, I'm not sure what to order. Any recommendations?

Our freshly baked pastries are a hit! The croissants and cinnamon rolls are popular choices.

That sounds good! I'll take one of each, please. do you have cookies?

yeah! We have muffins and almond flour cookies. Is there anything else you'd like?

Great! I'll add a couple of those muffins, too. And a latte, please.

Perfect! Your order is a croissant, a cinnamon roll, muffins, and a latte. Anything for here or to go?

for here, please. And can I also get a couple of your artisan bread loaves?

Certainly! Two artisan bread loaves are coming up. That's everything. Your total is $30.

Here you go. Thank you!

Thank you! Your order will be ready shortly. Enjoy your treats!

that is how he became my regular customer.

until one day I didn't see him for about 2 months

I have no way to contact him.

I was busy trying to put a finishing touch to a cake to deliver to one of my regulars whose baby's birthday was today.

After packing it, I told Dalia, one of my staff members, that I was going to deliver the cake because I have to pick up some groceries and other things also I have a gift to drop off driving down I saw Amy.

I slowed down

Hey Amy, where are you going?

to your bakery, of course, to get your popular she said, rolling her eyes...

I laughed and parked the car so she could enter. I grabbed the pastries by side and gave her she jumped in.

Ana, don't tell me you were keeping this for me well.... yeah

she looked at me suspiciously...

what!!?

oh, you are keeping these for your guy, right?

that one you haven't seen for a while??

prompt with the question, not expectation an answer but a confirmation.....

Well, now you are eating it, aren't you glad I saved some? raising my eyebrows.

we both left the conversation....

yes, I was worried till

few days later

one day, he walked into my bakery

I was excited to see him because it has been long

Hi !

I haven't seen you around for the past two months. Where have you been?

I took a short vacation to recharge. It's good to be back. Missed the regulars like you!

Welcome back! By the way, I've been keeping your usual order just in case. The usual right!

Exactly! Your order's ready before you even ask. It's good to have you back.

Thanks a bunch! I appreciate the loyalty. Is there anything new on the menu since I've been away?

Not much, but we introduced a new blueberry scone. Want to give it a try?

it sounds tempting! Add one of those to my order today. Thanks for keeping my routine intact.

No problem! Enjoy , and it's good to see you back in action!

he walked forward and turned and said

I've really enjoyed our interactions." If you're comfortable, I'd love to exchange numbers and maybe grab coffee outside the bakery sometime.

I appreciate that. I would like that too. Here's my number:

Feel free to share yours whenever you're ready.

Thanks! I'll send you a text soon. I'm looking forward to catching up outside the bakery.

Absolutely. Take your time, and let me know when you're free. It'll be nice to continue our conversations outside of work.

Definitely. Have a great day, and I'll be in touch soon!

You too! I'm looking forward to it.

that was it.

I can never forget it

the best decision of my life

down the line here we are

still my favourite.

his voice brought me back to the present.

c'mmon honey Ava can't be late to school

he urged me.

oh yeah

we haven't had breakfast

I rushed down to join my beautiful family for breakfast.