The Love of Ace

Chapter 10

Madeline Love

The glass doors opened to the quaint little cafe around the corner. It wasn't too busy for my liking and more calm than normal.

Eyes followed as we stepped in and there Derrick stood at the register waiting for an order. He looked over and smiled at me "Hello Miss Lila" his British accent was strong and he was adorable

He stood average height with emerald green eyes and scruffy blonde hair in his apron. I approached the cash register while Sloan stopped Ace from walking forward keeping him at bay boldly "Derrick how are you today"

"Good now that you're here!" His face flushed after he realized what he said "you're way too sweet for you own good you know?" I teased batting my lashes at him "so what would you like?"

"You know the usual" he nodded

"Medium Iced Latte with a shot of caramel, extra ice, sugar and three pumps of cream" I nodded and he turned around to concoct the drink starting up the espresso machine

I felt him press behind my back and I looked up to him "You big jealous baby" I whispered and turned my head back

I felt his stubble caress my ear "He wants what's mine" his arms gripped my waist. I wanted more than anything to rip them off but from the corner of my eye a girl sat not so discretely recording us

"I'm gonna kill you" I reminded and his grip grew tighter, this was so embarrassing

Derrick turned surprised to see us "Ace Rossi" he stuttered "W-wow... welcome sir, could I get you anything?" Ace looked down to me "Just the bill for my Bellissima" I couldn't explain the sensation I felt in my stomach, whether it was nausea or butterflies that time he said it

"Yes sir" he stood in a state of shock and confusion. I never wanted to hurt Derrick, we were friends but never would be anything more

Ace stepped aside as his phone buzzed as I stood waiting "So" Derrick started and I looked up to meet his drooped eyes "Is he like... your boyfriend?" He questioned

I could feel Aces eyes on me when the questioned was asked and I looked over at him in which he shot me a warning look "Sometimes things change and crazy things happen you know?" He looked back to me and nodded his head slightly

He was hurt, I hurt him and I felt like shit. I'd known him since my first week of school, the day I first entered Joan's. He was new at his job and I'd countlessly make fun of his flops, we were friends. But I always knew he felt a bit more than me, he even asked me out but I claimed I wasn't ready for a relationship.

Which was the truth, I don't trust men at all. I have daddy issues to back me up on good reason and now Ace. My world with men was never reliable and I always ended up hurt.

"You told me you didn't do relationships Lila, you could've said you just weren't into me" he snapped the cap on my coffee and handed the tumblr over

"I don't Derrick, but as I said sometimes things just happen" I reached for my wallet and Ace stepped back over lowering his phone and handing over his card

"I can pay for my own damn coffee" he shook his head "There's no reason to Bellissima take my card please sir"

Derrick stood indecisive and I raised a brow at him and he took the card from my hand. This sent Ace into a blind rage which I simply ignored