Chapter 15 It was Dylan . ]] He looked like absolute shit - way too skinny , dark circles under his eyes , scruffy beard . Nothing like the confident golden boy he used to be . ] The second he saw me , his eyes lit up . " Avery ! " ] He rushed toward me like he was gonna hug me . I stepped back . [] " Hi sir , what can I get you ? " I used my customer service voice . ] ] His face fell completely . " Avery , it's me . Dylan . " [ ] " I know . " My voice stayed perfectly level . " What would you like to order ? " ] " I … " He stared at me , eyes getting watery . " I've been looking for you for three months . " ] ] " Hit every town within driving distance . " ] " Asked everywhere I could think of . " ] " I thought you were … " ] ] He didn't finish . ] But I knew what he was thinking . He thought something had happened to me . [ ] " As you can see , I'm fine " ] ] " What would you like to order ? There are other customers waiting . " ] I kept my professional smile in place . ] ] He stared at me for a long moment , then finally said : " A coffee . Whatever . " ] I turned to make his drink . My hands were perfectly steady , not even a tremor . When I finished , I handed it to him . " That'll be four dollars . " ] He fumbled for his wallet , hands shaking so bad he dropped bills all over the floor . I didn't help him pick them up . Just stood there waiting . ] He scrambled to collect the money and handed it over . [ ] " Avery , can we please talk ? " [ ] " Sorry , I can't chat during work hours . " ] 77.8 % Chapter 15 " Then after work … " [ ] " After work I need to rest . " I cut him off and handed him his change . " Enjoy your coffee . " Then I turned to help the next customer . He stood there for ages . Coffee in his hands , hadn't taken a single sip . Just watched me . [ ] His eyes looked so sad and lost , like some abandoned puppy . [ ] But so what ? When he threw me away , did he give a damn about how I felt ? ] Dylan didn't leave . He checked into the motel across the street . ] ] A He came to the shop every single day . Ordered one coffee , then sat there for hours . Never said a word , just watched me . ] My manager caught on pretty quick . " Avery , who is that guy ? You know him ? " ] " Classmate from high school . " ] ] " Doesn't look like just a classmate to me , " she said meaningfully . [ ] I didn't explain . Some things are too complicated for people to get . [ ] Dylan's presence didn't change my routine . I kept doing my job like normal . ] But sometimes I caught pieces of his phone calls . [ ] " Mom , I found her . She won't talk to me . But I'm not giving up . " ] Another time , it sounded like he was talking to Madison . " Stop calling me ! I told you to leave me alone ! " His voice was so loud it made other customers jump . ] " What do you mean I'm crazy ? " ] " I'm not crazy ! I just want the most important person in my life back ! " [ ] " Go to hell ! " He slammed his phone down so hard it cracked . Then he buried his head in his hands , shoulders shaking . ] Customers started whispering . [ ] " Is that guy mental or something ? " ] " He's freaking me out . " ] ] " Maybe we should call someone ? " ] ] I walked over , keeping my voice steady . " Sir , you're disturbing other customers . " [ ] 79.6W From Clingy Orphan to Unbothered Queen The Block Button Is My Best Revenge Chapter 15 He looked up with bloodshot eyes . " I'm sorry . " ] His voice was completely wrecked . [] J ♡ ( 1 ) Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!