Chapter 3.

A/N

I MET ASHTON yesterday (20-02-14) Which was super exiting because if any of you remember i met Ashton back in november but my picture came out horrible because some girl pushed me so the picture went blury... BUT this time the picture was crystal clear and i cannot be more happy. Okay on with the story :-)

Chapter 3.

After a busy day of shopping with Sasha , i decided i would make a nice meal for me and Calum later on tonight.

We haven't had many romantic dinners lately and i guess i want a change. He has been working so hard at rehearsals lately i thought this would be a perfect way to unwind. I still can't believe its been two weeks since the honey moon and three weeks since we got married , time flys when you're having fun. I waved off at Sasha who got into her car , she had a nail appointment to attend. I myself was also about to leave , i placed all my bags in the car and shut the boot. I got into the car and turned on the engine but instead of driving home i found myself driving to one of my favorite coffee shops.

I parked in one of the parking spots in the front , shutting off the engine and looking around for any unwanted paparazzi , reporters and mobs. I climbed out the car and pushed the entrance door of the little coffee place a tinkle of bells rang as i entered. A strong , warm , delicious and familiar scent of coffee invaded my senses. I inhaled , closing my eyes. I loved the smell of coffee especially the ones from here. Ashton used to take me here when we were younger around the time of my parents divorce he would take me out of the house away from the screaming and shouting. We would just sit here laugh , joke , talk and drink hot chocolate and eat some delicious home made cookies. I haven't been here since then , i guess my visit all those years ago just didn't remind me to come back and visit.

''Rebecca.'' a quiet voice called

I opened my eyes and at first glance i didn't see anyone. The lighting was low but bright enough to see , there were candles lit at a few individual tables but no customers were present. It didn't really surprise me now what with big competitors starbucks and costa who would settle for a little home made coffee shop on the corner of a busy high street.

''Rebecca Irwin , is that you?'' the same voice asked

I turned my attention to the counter, behind it where a lady in her late 50's i would say stood. Her dirty blonde hair short cut hair that reached her shoulders , black glasses glued to her face a small smile curved into her lips.

''Um yeah?'' i answered

''Oh don't tell me you've forgotten me'' she chuckled , i scrunched my eyebrows together trying to think... wait no i couldn't be surely not!?

''Aunt T?'' i spoke the women before me nodded.

Aunt T... Teresa owned the coffee shop , she was great friends with both my parents and she used to babysit me she also had a daughter called Gemma who was a few years younger then me and a older daughter called Jessica. Teresa would let me and Ashton sit in here and drink free hot chocolate and give us biscuits for free because she was one of the few people who knew what was going on between our parents , we often stayed at Aunt T's too get away from the drama and mum would never admit it she would just say it was a 'special treat' or 'A surprise sleepover' but me and Ashton both knew it was because they were busy signing divorce papers and calling the lawyers.

''Glad you remember I'm not that old am I? " she snickered pulling me into a hug

''You've gone blonde'' i laughed , she used to be a brunette , beautiful chocolate curls were always tied up in a beehive bun.

''The grey hairs started to come through'' she chuckled pulling away from the hug , i nodded.

"oh you don't look a day over twenty one" I grinned

''still a little charmer I see, So what brings you back here...'' she smiled her smile hasn't changed one bit still bright and cheerful.

''Oh , i live here now with my ... husband .'' i blushed

''Oooh you grow up so fast , whos the lucky man''

''Funny you should ask , it's one of Ashtons friends''

''Oh i bet he didn't like that'' she laughed handing me a cup of hot chocolate i smiled and nodded a thank you and sipped the cup of hot liquid... still tastes the same.

''It was a roller coaster ride , but we got there in the end''

''How long have you been married then?''

''Just a few weeks i would of invited you but -''

''It's fine sweetheart , honestly i was visiting Gemma i've only gotten back yesterday'' she smiled

''Oh how is Gemma , where is she now?''

''New York'' she smiled

''- she's at NYU now studying journalism there''

''Wow she made it big then''

''Well she's been saving since she was seven she always was fond of writing and all the best journalism jobs are out there in the big apple i just had to let her go... she's doing well i'm so proud''

''I bet you are'' i smiled

''So what one of Ashton's friends is it then?... Luke ? Chase? Michael ? Logan?...'' I shook my head laughing as she listed some of Ashton's old and current friends.

'' .... Wait i know its that Kiwi lad with the charming sister and wonderful Cook... CALUM!! Calum Hood , thats the one isn't it?'' she smiled , i nodded my head blushing.

''How do you know him??''

''I gave his Sister Mali-Koa her first job here singing for the customers... before she went on the Voice and Calum worked here as a cleaner for awhile just clearing the tables and washing the floors at the end of the day... charming lad he was until he dropped out to be in that band of his...'' she smiled as if remembering it all , i smiled picturing young Calum running around picking up empty coffee cups and singing random songs when washing up or mopping the floors.

''- very talented he was , just like his sister. I remember one day he doubted himself saying he would forever be the shadow behind his sister but i told him... i told him to never give up because even the biggest dreams come true for a good person.''

''Your advice was right...''

''Oh i know... this place was so popular when everyone found out it was the boys hangout , favourite place to write... '' her smiled faded as she looked around at the empty place

''What happened here?'' i asked

''Well , they opened one of those starburst... Starbucks down the road and another opened up in the town centre nobody wants homemade coffee anymore apart from some of the locals.''

''Oh...''

''If i don't do anything soon i'll have to close down and then i'll lose my home an-''

''No... don't say that Aunt T you just need some more promoting that's all."

''Bu-''

''No buts ,i'm sure you'll figure something out, you always do' i said

''Thank you sweetheart'' she smiled kissing me on the temple

*****

We had been talking for hours and i was now almost done drinking one of Aunt T's famous teas...there was a reason why we called her Aunt T' one being her first name began with T but the other was that she made the best Tea ever and she used to read the tea leafs every time i had one... Mum said it was fake but her predictions were always extra-ordinary most of the time they were false but other times they were true... mum always said it was a lucky guess when they did come true and i suppose she was right.

''You finished your tea'' she smiled

''Yeah... do you still..-''

''Read the leafs... not in a long time but i can try if you like'' she laughed , i nodded and drank a little more of the tea handing her over the small remains and the cup.

Aunt T' held in in front of her moved it around a bit placed it in front of her and looked into it , she bit her lip and looked up at me and back down at the leafs.

''You're... not um pregnant are you or planning on kids?'' she flushed

''Oh god no do i look it... -''

''No no its just... well you see this here'' she pointed down the cup , i nodded

''- Well this symbolizes a family and well i just thought''

'' No god no... not for a long time anyway what with Calums job and that'' i laughed nervously

''No need to worry dear is probably just me getting old... i haven't done this in a long time just very rusty i suppose... i suppose it could also mean Luck... hey you might win the lottery'' she laughed , i let out a small laugh as well

'' - another tea? '' she asked , i nodded.

****

''Youre welcome , i have to go now i promised Calum i would make him a nice cooked meal for when he gets home... lovely to catch up with you'' i hugged her gently again , i scribbled my number on a napkin and handed it too her.

''Thank you sweetheart , i'm so glad you popped in i still can't believe how big you are'' i smiled at her words and placed the money for the drink on the counter

''No No !! You don't need to pay anything youre like family to me'' she rushed trying to place the money back into my hands.

''No Aunt T , take it. This place needs the money and you throwing around free drinks isn't helping , i know you don't want to feel like youre a charity but i'm only giving you the money i owe i think thats fair?'' i spoke , she sighed and nodded patting me on the back i gave her one more gentle hug and made my way towards the door... i paused before opening the door

''Aunt T ? '' i asked , turning back around to face her

''Yes dear?''

''How did you know it was me...'' i said under my breathe. ''How did you know it was me... when i walked through the door'' i asked again a little bit louder this time.

''... I just knew'' she smiled and walked off towards the phone as she approached it , it rang... weird?.

*****

The dinner was cooked and ready on he table , all our new silver cutlery laid out upon the table and a single candle lit in the middle of it. I sent a quick text to Calum that dinner was ready and he text back he would be home in 5-10 minutes he was just finishing drinks with the boys. I didn't mind since i have now time too quickly change.

I decided upon wearing my new Red dress that had small cut outs at the front leaving a little cleavage to show it came just above my knee. I made sure i had on my best lingerie because who knows what might happen after dinner. I quickly re-applied my make up and fixed my hair and walked back into the kitchen sitting down at the table waiting for Calum's arrival.

DUN DUN DUN . . .

What's going to happen next??

Again i'm sorry for the chapter update being slow....

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