Chapter 4
The next day lean woke up with a heavy headache and the first thing she notices was that somehow she was in her room and Sam was sleeping next to her. Before the panic sets her mind in with yesterday’s memories, she could feel sometimes else and run to the washroom and thankful that the toilet seat was open and started to vomit.
Once she was done she comes into the room holding her head as she felt as if she was been hit by a truck. That’s when she saw a note and aspirin on the side table.
She read the note that said
“I hope you are not too sick considering how much you guys let you 2 get lose but it was fun so no complaints. There are aspirins on the table do take it for the hangover and also there is lemon juice in the fridge apparently it helps. Lastly sorry I dropped Sam at your house as didn’t know where she lived and before you try to think how I managed to get in the house then don’t bother as I took it from the purse. I did feel bad going through your purse but it was either that or you 2 would be sleeping on the floor at Alex's place so I figure you both will not like it”
For some reason, Lena didn’t feel angry at Kara she just felt nice that someone was caring and watching out for her.
She was interrupted when she heard a small voice behind her “Why do I feel so shitty ?”
Sam had woken up feeling exactly like her but minus the vomiting part.
“That’s because we had too much fun I guess” Lena replied and Sam just groaned
After some time they both found themselves sipping on lemonade that kara had somehow managed to keep in the fridge.
There was an awkward silence between the 2 friends until Lena decided to break it.
“So Dina… I am sorry if I knew I would never do it to you”
By Sams facial expression it was clear that she didn’t want to talk about it but they both know they couldn’t ignore it for too long
“Yeah …well, u need to know Lena that I don’t blame you for anything… if it is anyone's fault that it's mine and my attitude that gave Dina the idea that she can fuck around with me… I really thought she was the one I will be settling in for" Sam replied
Lena was never good at comforting but she knew if it was Lena in this situation then Sam would be there for her. She just went and hugged Sam tightly and she was glad that her friend returned the hug….they stayed there for a long time until Sam was the one who reminded her that she needs to go to the restaurant and that she is lucky that she will be sleeping on her bed while Lena will be working hard with a hangover.
So this is how she found herself in the restaurant, it was quiet as always and today was the first time she was not pacing over to think why the customers are not coming or prepare any strategy to attract them because she is too busy handling her hangover.
“Hello there!!! didn’t see accept to see you here…” Lena saw the blonde in front of her who was flashing her ridiculous smile at her.
“I could say the same you know” Lena replied mockingly
“Hey hey you should be nice to me you know…after all, I took care of you and Sam… also I bought breakfast.” The blonde replied
Before Lena come up with a reply the blonde kept her finger on Lena's lip to keep her quiet and continued talking “I know you have food here as well but common who can say no to this croissant from Noonan's huh”
Normally Lena liked to disagree with kara but she was right Noonan's was the best barkery in town so she just took the bag that kara had in hand and started eating it.
“See it was so easy just to eat it without arguing, I am happy that you are kind of started to look at the bright side of things now,” Kara told her by winking at her.
They were interrupted by a doorbell which indicated that someone had come in and for a change, Lena was happy thinking it might be a customer but her face fell when she saw who it was.
“Mother! What are you doing here? Fancy a cup of coffee I see” Lena said by looking at Lillian
“I see that’s how you greet your mother, huh I just wanted to know how you are doing” Lillian replied
"What do you want mother I am sure you didn’t come all the way from the city to here to have a coffee with me and to just to know how I am doing ? so what is it you really want?" Lena was in no mood to entertain Lillian today and as for kara, she didn’t know what to do as it felt like she shouldn’t be here for this conversations so before anyone says anything “hey I guess I should leave” and made her way to the entrance before she felt her hand being pulled and it was Lena who was stopping her.
“You don’t need to go anywhere we have finished here anyway,” Lena said to kara and she didn’t have the heart to leave Lena especially when it clearly looked that she was struggling to keep herself together so kara just nodded.
“Ohh really Lena this always what you do and then blame me for ruining things. I just wanted to talk” Lillian said
"And I don’t want to talk because I know what you want, and you are not getting it…" Lena snapped
Now it was Lillian's turn to snap “Why are you so stubborn Lena!!!! You can see clearly this place is a mess, this doesn’t bring any income to the business why don’t you just sell it?? And we can have the money and you can move back handle the company. What have you got here nothing? You are such a disappointment”
"That is it isn’t it with you? Always about money …you very well know this place was special to dad and he would never sell it for money. And yes I don’t want to come back and handle your company you have your own real son for that”
This was it and Lillian was about to slap Lena and Lena had almost prepared for it but the hit never come. So when Lena opened her eyes that she had shut when she saw her mothers rising hand she was surprised to see kara was in front of her shielding her from her mother and had caught Lillian hand”
“Maam you cannot do this to Lena and if you continue this behavior I am afraid I will have to call the cops” and with that kara released Lillian's hand
"And who do you think you are?" Lillian gave her a questioning look
"I am Kara and Lena's friend who is helping her. I know you think she is disappointed but that’s your view but the way I see her is different. She is a kind person who has a kind heart, who wants to fight for her father's memories which you clearly do not understand.” Lena was shocked to see kara her annoying neighbor was standing up for her and she was just looking at kara in awe. “I know the restaurant is not doing great but did you even consider how much your daughter is doing to bring this place up? Well, I can't blame you as it feels like you hardly know her, or else you would have never forced her to sell this place. I know Lena for only a few days and I feel like I know her more and one thing I can assure you that she is not a disappointment.”
With that she turned to Lena who almost had tears in her eyes and smiled and nodded her head to make sure she was fine…with that she turn turned her attention back to Lillian “ you should leave and I promise you next time when you come in here you will regret for thinking to sell this place”
“You shouldn’t make promises that you can't keep but if you have so much trust in Lena then let's see I will be back in a months times and if there is even 1 customer here I promise will never sell this place and will not ask Lena to come back”. With that being said Lena saw her mother turn around and leave.
“Lena it's been 15 min since you are just pacing around can you just stop and talk,” Kara said
Lena really didn’t know how to behave after everything she had witnessed between kara and her mother.
“do you have any idea what you have done KARA ??? I know you are impulsive but that doesn’t give you a right for what you did….” Lena snapped at Kara. Even though she was feeling happy that someone took a stand for her but the way it turned out was not what she excepted.
“I know I am sorry, I shouldn’t have said that and this is the reason I wanted to leave because I knew I will do something like this because you are so much better than what she thinks Lena, and I don’t know what you are scared off ???
“Scared off!! Kara, you just told her that the next time she visits this place will be happy-go-lucky. Look around you kara it's far away from that how can you make this place happening back again in a short time. You have seen me struggling with all my ideas…the next time she will be coming will be 1 month time and I don’t even know what to do” Lena look so defeated while saying it that made kara hug her and the brunet did accept the hug. At first, it did made Lena go stiff as she didn’t accept it but after a while, she just gave in as she really wanted it for once just to let herself taken care of.
After a while, Kara went forward to Lena held her hand, and looked into her eyes. “ I know you are scared but don’t worry we are friends right and I will help you. They say 2 minds together can make wonders” the way kara was explaining Lena made her heart melt she didn’t even know when she had water in her eyes.
“First of all there is no saying like that and secondly I can use some help but do you really think we can pull it off with a month?” Lena questioned.
“Yes we can don’t worry...u see they call me geniuses for a reason” Kara gave her the best smile she can which made Lena chuckle
And since when did we become friends? Lena asked “well since the time I thought u at our pizza lady who I thought ate our pizza while delivering…” kara replied hotly to Lena earned an eye-roll from her.
“So before you brainstorm any of your ideas how about we go out for lunch tomorrow. I know a chinses restaurant nearby which is really nice. I know we can have lunch here as well and you will cook but it's fine to try something different don’t you think.” Kara asked hopefully before Lena could object
“But Kara we do not have enough time 1 month is all we have don’t you think its better if we start from today” Lena had started to panic again
“hey hey don’t worry we will do it within less than that just trust me” kara tried to reassure Lena again “ and trust me I don’t have more time as well so it will be done before the deadline…. If we don’t then I will try to hunt someone to come in to dine when your mother comes back to visit… well she did say even 1 customer and the restaurant is yours” and winked at Lena.
Lena gave a small smiled to the blonde she didn’t know how things will go from here but she was glad that she was not alone in this.
"So I shall see you tomorrow and all Lena could do was simply nod and brainstorm her head for ideas till she meets the blonde for lunch."
When she got back home Sam was still there and Lena was glad that she had not left as she didn’t want to be by herself.
"How was your day, you look more tired than the other days?" Sam asked
Lena just sighed and sat next to Sam on the sofa and explained her everything and soon she started to feel guilty for just burdening her best friend with her problems and she should be the one who should be asking Sam how she was doing considering she had her hearth broken. As if Sam could read her mind “hey you are not burdening with anything so stop thinking it because I know you are thinking that and I am fine…don’t worry there are plenty for fishes out there” Sam said with a wink “also I am happy to hear that your so-called annoying neighbor took a stand for you and I am sure you will figure this out ok. Don’t doubt yourself Lena you don’t deserve it ok.”
Lena was speechless but she was happy to hear those words for her best friend and all she could do is hug her and mutter a “thank you”