Choffee Pact

The morning dew had dropped and the fresh sunlight kissed Lylah's skin. Her heels clicked against the pavement as she trotted gently, swinging her arms back and forth.

She made a stop and her head rose, catching the sweet smell of chocolate, signalling her arrival at "The Cozy Cup".

At least this was the one place she held no memory of him. They only visited places of his convenience and not hers.

And just like that, another memory flashed before her eyes.

"Bebe, let's go to the beach", Lylah smiled and held his arm.

"You know I don't like the beach Princess, choose someplace else", he disentangled their arms.

"But why?", Lylah swiped her nose up.

"My soul just don't like places I've never been t-

"Oh but, my soul likes the places I've never been to but you been taking me?,  Lylah interrupted.

"Stop!"

Lylah closed her eyes and breathed deeply. He always managed to stay in her head, even at places she thought wasn't linked to him.

"C'mon Lylah, forget him and move on. Luna's waiting for you inside"

She mentally talked to herself, awakening from any form of slumber she was in.

She pushed open the big glass door and the bell dinged, signalling the arrival of a customer.

Lylah saw Luna rise up, flailing her arms. She shook her head at her friend's dramatic expression.

Luna wore a white fluffy skirt with a pink off-the-shoulder top with a v-cut. Just enough to show the right amount of cleavage.

"Aren't you looking too hot for work?", Lylah popped an eyebrow up as she sat her purse on the table and took her seat.

"Well good morning to you too bestie", Luna took a sip of her coffee.

"What can I offer you miss?", the waitress smiled, waiting to take Lylah's order.

"Miss,Miss,Miss", was all that rang in Lylah's head.

"Miss, I got you something, close your eyes", he said.

She closed her eyes tight, awaiting the surprise. This was something she was expecting but she wasn't so sure if it was the same thing she was expecting.

"Turn around", he breathed right into her neck.

Lylah run cold as she shivered.

"Throw it back, and spread your legs Miss", he whispered.

She felt it even before it got in-between her thighs.  A giggle escaped her.

A giggle coursed through her. This was the first time Luna had seen Lylah shown any expression of happiness in months.

"Miss?, your order please?"

And like a tight slap to the face, reality was put right before her.

"Hot chocolate", she smiled.

As soon as the waitress left the table, she bowed her head and rubbed her forehead.

It had been a month already, why couldn't she just let him go, she wondered.

Every single thing reminded her of the memories they shared.

"Luna, do you remember when he got me a dildo after my birthday?", Lylah laughed.

"Yes, and y'all fought about the dildo because you wanted him and not a stupid dildo and so he took it back. What a jerk!"

Luna shook her head as she sat her cup of coffee down on the table.

"You look like a fucking wreck Lylah, you act all tough but that's all an exterior. What did he feed you with?, he's probably enjoying his time with a bitch and here you go still thinking about him, God!!!"

Lylah's lips wobbled up and down. Yes Luna was being completely honest. It's taken everything in her not to react to his recent behaviors. He's intentionally pushing things in her face.

"Look Lylah, don't let him get in your head, there's absolutely nothing wrong with you-

"You don't get it Luna, it has never been about something being wrong with me", Lylah interrupted.

"How would you feel if the man you stood behind at all times was doing the clear opposite of what you did?", She scoffed.

"I supported everything he stood for, I loved him for him, everything he was insecure about I accepted, made sure he wasn't insecure about no more, all for what?"

"Shhh...", the waitress arrived with Lylah's order.

"Here you go ma'am ", she smiles and leaves.

"Calm down, he's not worth it okay, let him go. He's in the past, he's your past", Luna holds onto Lylah's hands.

Lylah nods profusely as if to convince herself that she can let him go.

"Promise me Lylah, you're not going to let his memories hold you back, promise me", Luna ordered.

Lylah was on the other hand determined. There was nothing for her in the life they built together. There was nothing like together anymore.

They were done.

He wasn't hers anymore and she wasn't his anymore. All she had to do, was focus on her life henceforth.

She had a life before him and she'd have a life even after him.

"I promise Luna, I promise, this won't ever be my set back, this will be our CHOFFEE PACT, promise number 241", Lylah wiped her tears then giggled.

Luna joined in.

"You still keeping track of how many times we've promised each other and where?"

"Luna, don't start", Lylah rolled her eyes.

Luna raised her hand as if she was surrendering.

She got up, grabbed her coat, then took one last sip of her coffee.

"Let's get going, we got work", Luna took the lead.

"The bill", Lylah yelled after her friend as she laid a couple notes down on the table.

"Your call girlfriend", Luna smirked.

Lylah shook her head as she ran after her friend. The two walked out of the Cozy Cup, hand in hand, finding comfort in each other.

This was just how it'd been for these two for years. Just them.

Lylah just had to love and it caused her immense pain. Only if she could take it back, she wouldn't have started the relationship in the first place at all.

Now all she had was Luna, then work.

Work was nothing pleasant either, Lylah's days were just about getting worse.