I couldn’t answer the door; I was on a train to Sheffield.

 I didn’t know what to do. I took a sip from the chocolate and started sending him a reply; if I didn’t then he would think it was weird.

I’m sorry, I’m out shopping.

I won’t be back until ages, best go home.

Antonelle. x

I read it over one more time before sending it.

 My hand was burning from the chocolate so I flipped the little plastic table from the seat in front of me.

I placed my cup onto it then waited for his answer.

Please. Please, please don’t suss me out. I begged to myself as my heart barged against my ribcage; I didn’t want to go back to London.

 I leaned forwards and read his message again.

Had he given up on Sophie? Maybe he wanted me back... maybe he was going to ask me out again.

I took in a breath as the thought played around in my brain.

I’d left Elliot just when he was going to ask me out.

I’d just left my last chance of being his girlfriend.