Thirty

Nathan's POV

"Hello Rita,"

She took a step towards me and my hold on my glass of wine stiffened. Rita was the last person I'd expect to meet at a club or even anywhere in town. After we broke up, I refused to stay in contact with her and focused more on my company.

I met Rita while I was in my final year of high school. I was on a trip to my preferred University to give it a tour and make my final decision when I first saw her. She was a year ahead of me and was nice enough to show me around campus. Before leaving, I got her number and we started talking. Even when I went back, the communication didn't stop.

It was love at first sight for me and there was no doubt the years that followed was that of me going through the puppy love phase. I didn't tell her I liked her immediately, it took a long while before I did.

"I never expected to see you somewhere like this. The last time I checked, you don't drink,"

She mentioned. She took a seat beside me, her knee almost touching mine. I m