love stories aren't for everyone

Chapter 3

ANNA'S POV:
It's the next day. And I have to get Damon's breakfast. Again. But I get to see "Simon" again.
This is where I start my plan.
I know people will be watching me. But if I keep taking the hits. And I get Simon in on my plan, I could survive.
I've survived 3 years. I can survive a couple more days.

My plan is to basically get to know Simon. I will stand up to Damon as much as I can.
Then once I get to know Simon, I'll hint the abusive relationship to him.
Hopefully he will work it out on time. In his videos, he seems quite intelligent. If this doesn't work, I don't know what will happen.

I walk down to the coffee shop. I order Damon's usual.
Then I just wait. And wait. Until Simon finally walks in. Oh boy...... he's..... a lot more better looking in real life........than on camera.

I pretend to go back in line. He's now standing right behind me.
I feel someone tap my shoulder. I turn around to see Simon, or Miniminter, smiling at me.
"Hi. Do you remember me from yesterday?" He says.
"Yeah. You held the door open for me. Thanks again" I say.
"It's fine. Do you wanna get a table or something?" He asks.
"Sure" I say and walk to a table for 2.

After about a minute, Simon joins me.
"So, you come here often?" He asks taking a sip of his coffee.
"Wow. You haven't even asked me my name and you already want to know my life story" I say.
"Right sorry. What's your name?" He asks smiling.
"I'm Anna. And you are Simon" I say.
"I'm guessing you are a fan?" He raises his eyebrows.
"I've watched a few videos. Yesterday when you held the door open for me, I recognised you but I didn't know where from. Then it finally clicked after" I explain.
"So you were thinking about me?" He smirks.
I chuckle.
"Maybe" I smirk back.

We continue talking until my phone goes off.
It's a text from Damon.

Damon- GET HOME NOW

"I have to go" I say standing up.
"At least give me your number. Maybe we'll meet again tomorrow" He asks getting his phone out.
"We will meet again" I say exchanging numbers with Simon.
We say our goodbyes.
And once again, I get home to an angry Damon.
"So are you replacing me with the Youtuber!?" He shouts and slaps me hard across the face.
"No he just spoke to me and I spoke back. Am I not allowed to speak to people anymore?" I say.
Next thing I know I'm getting beaten up.

In the stomach. My legs. My arms. My back. My head. My neck.
Everything hurts.
I wake up in my room.
I'll take as many hits as I have too. I just need to get to Simon. Maybe my plan needs to finish a little early.
Maybe tomorrow I just need to hint to Simon that I'm in an abusive relationship.

So I decide to text him.

Anna-Hey there Simon😊

Simon-Hey there Anna😉

Anna-You coming to the coffee shop tomorrow?

Simon-Only if you are there😉

Anna-I'll be there. Don't you worry😚

Simon-OMG stop flirting with me!!

Anna-Shut up😂

Simon-You know you want to flirt with me.....

Anna-..........maybe 😉

Simon- I need to edit. I'll see you tomorrow😉

Anna-Bye😋😋