Coffee?

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Disclaimer: All the characters, places, names and situations are fictions. I hope you enjoy.. 

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It started 4 years back they were not the best friends anyone would have wished for to be. They were carpool friends to be extremely precise. The only thing that kept Samara going was the carpool facility that the office provided, because who likes to dangle here and there like a swing on a subway after a long long day analyzing the stock market.

Straight out of college Samara was handpicked with another person to be the data analyst for the stock trends in ILYT Co., one of the leading companies in online retail. The other person was Terry Lohan. Decently handsome to make people turn their gaze towards him, just like how Samara did. A strong woman stance.

There was nothing like getting along with any of them, just work and back, and some small talk. But since they got partnered, talking started, just a little bit here and there. They both were known for being the opposites and so they worked the best together where Terry focused on the positives Samara would rule out the negatives, when Samara would be over energetic while opening in the morning Terry would take the chance in closing business in style. They would even bathe at different timings, Samara all fresh in the morning and Terry demanded a wash before sleep.

A year, a lot of hard work and so many hours together they definitely created a bond, what people thought was no less than being in a relationship whereas Terry and Samara were the best of friends for each other, and they were actively involved in shipping each other with other people in and around them. Terry even had some casual flings when Samara had a very decent crush on the Advertising Head for a long long time.

But then there was time for the clocks to tick backwards. On their way back home one fine Friday evening their car broke. Samara was too tired to even react to the news and she just opened up the window for the fresh air and tried sleeping. They had not reached anyone's house by then so everyone was packed inside, since it was Friday they did snuggle two extra people from the office who wanted to have a detour for the Friday night. 

Terry seemed so engrossed in rewatching Simpson's that he did not notice that his hands were resting on the leaning torso of Samara, he was back in senses when Samara snuggled under the weight of his hand, still asleep.

"Oops, did I wake her up? Or was it a good feeling like a weighted blanket on her small body." He thought and smiled, agreeing to his latter analysis he decided to massage a bit for his beloved co-worker. *Tap-tap* shoulders done! He could sense the release of tension from her shoulders as he did God's work for her. That's when the driver informed them that the car is going to be broken for a while, people who wish to move could take another car that would arrive in the next 5 minutes. 

"Wakey wakey Samara", no response.

*Tap Tap* no response either, and that's when the little curious boy took over Terry's usually intelligent man brain and he lifted his big body to snuggle himself and face Samara who was still half hanging outside of the window. Everyone started to look at them and Terry had no idea, he was busy looking at something very very carefully. A spider was taking his merry walk on Samara's spec's frame, and when the spider decided to tease Terry with one of his eight legs slightly touching her skin, Terry got triggered. He went too close to her face, "personal space" he certainly kicked it out of the window. The situation behind him was more intense as they all were unable to see the little teasing spider. They misjudged the situation Terry was in and expected something which Terry's baby mind could have never imagined. That's when he grabbed her specs and squeezed the spider. A wide winning strong smile appeared on his face and she woke up only to find a smart, handsome and awesomely attractive man way into her personal space. It was her 1st time looking at Terry from up so close, and there it was, her usually non existent heart had to beat. All red and baffled, she asked him. And that's when he knew he messed up. While others were a little confused by Terry's victory smile, they figured that he might have not wanted the interruption of the specs in their first kiss together. The reality was a big turn off for everybody but Samara. Her heart was crazy.

*Honk Honk*. Come on guys, the show is over, said Jan, a married woman with little kids waiting at home, as she anticipated some action she was the most disappointed. But Samara was not ready, it was dark outside, she was tired and her heart was of no help, the flashing lights of cars would expose her being all red and she didn't want to complicate things, being friends was the best for them, she thought, and told everybody that she would wait in their usual car and go home once it's done. And that she had no commitments for the night and could surely use a shut eye in the car. 

"Really, I am not leaving you alone and sleepy, first it was a spider next would be a lizard" and Terry stayed. He also allowed her to sleep on his shoulder. Quite a man. But above all of this was Samara going nuts and pretending to be sleepy, when all she could think about was how close they were, and how his cologne smelled, faded but still strong. They reached home late, 9 or half past 9. 

Back in her studio all she could think was Terry, what did he do? Bewitched her with his beauty. Poor girl was all red and soon she caught a fever. Weekend wasted. And Monday never came as the country went into a sudden lockdown due to COVID-19. 

Things happened with no Terry around her, she subsided the feelings eventually. Work from home seemed too boring, especially without Terry. And so she made her next big life decision. Leaving her job to study fashion designing. And she did. Casual chats with Terry remained limited while she transformed herself in the 2 years lockdown. 

Fast pass to the present day situation…

~The author is signing off, Samara and Terry will take over the conversation and tell you what they are going to do today! Bye, have a nice day..

It's been two years already. I have not seen this beautiful man who bewitched me. And we had just four calls per say, each on our birthdays a casual birthday wish, I have not got time to even ask how he is doing these days. Is he in a relationship? He is so busy. Maybe I should ping him up and ask to meet, I have not seen his beauty in two years. 

*Tap tap click 

*ding

Te~ "Sure let's catch up, my house? I will cook you some dinner, what say?😉"

Freaking screaming and jumping at the same time… why the wink emoji though? 

Sam~ "No one has ever cooked me dinner except for my mom, you better cook nice. I will be there by 5 you know we should have some room for a long chat 😋😂"

*Shave shave, wash wash, puff puff gitters. Dress dress, undress change and clitter "ouch! I think I have gained weight, so no dress, a jeans and an oversized pullover should do, I am going to meet a friend no need to impress" ~lowkey trying to hide her little fat bulges in the oversized clothes 

Sam~ "Should I bring something?  Anything that you want?"

Te~ "Nah just you"

What...why is he flirting now? Is he too excited to meet me after years? Why does he want me?

*Ding Dong

Te Mom~ Ohh my my you are one gorgeous lady, why didn't you visit us soon? This boy has no brains he should have gone to bring you, why let a beauty drive home.. I think I will have to teach him some manners.

Sam~ Oh My now I get where he gets the looks from. Terry, why didn't you tell me your mom was home? I would have dressed better! And I brought only half a pound cake.

Te Mom~ No worries my love, I am heading back to the countryside for a girls weekend bash. I won't ruin your reunion. Have some good time, eat well and if you end up staying late, stay for a sleepover dear. Bye Terry, bye love.

Sam~ Hey!! 

*What should I do, jump on him because I am so happy to finally meet him or keep it casual? I don't want to make it awkward now with that handshake and hug inconsistency. ~~~~Screw it, he is smiling wide and pacing fast, I can jump.

Te ~ My my Samara! You look gorgeously cute!

*Cute??? Damn it brain you had to keep it to yourself and stop at gorgeous, too many things working simultaneously why are you derailing now? You lofty brain! ~~~shh...she seems so happy, and the goof ball that she is I should just hug her tight, she must feel at ease.

Sam~ This is so wholesome he is hugging me so tight, as if he missed me so much, it's more like a massage, all those crampy bones of mine they all seem to be at so much ease. He uses the same cologne. I love this feeling. I can stay here for the rest of my life.

Te~ She is so warm, she must be so tired with all her studies. I saw her sleepy eyes, this hug lasted more than the usual casual ones, but… I love her. Maybe I should confess that I really tried forgetting but failed.

Sam~ Parting away is ruthless.

Te~ I wish I could snuggle her all around.

*On the couch chitchat 

Sam~ So my man, how was your time without me? Missed me? How is your coworker? 

Te~ I missed you every single minute, because the company gave me no coworker. I have to start shit and end it all by myself. Tell me, how was your fashion designing thing?

Sam~ I switched majors to interior design after 1st semester, you know how confused I am. 

Te~ And boyfriends? 

Sam~ Haha, you bet. I have a handful of them, still I drive my own car and go to a handsome man's house on a weekend all alone!

*Shit brain, we are meeting him after two years can be a little less obvious and don't make things uncomfortable...why is he looking so deep in my eyes, did he just get a shock, or is he planning rejection in a gentle way? Think for a comeback!

Sam~ Wow I can smell something really good, it's just 5:30. Did you prepare dinner already?

Te~ Ahh no, I just marinated the chicken, let me know how would you like it, fried or baked? And if you want a coffee I will make you one! You know I got myself trained in making good coffee over the time in the lockdown.  Remember that Dalgona Coffee trend? 

Sam~ Fried Chicken ofcourse! And a coffee will do if you teach me too. I have been drinking a lot more lemon tea these days. I don't remember having coffee in a while.

Te~ Okay let's get you to make coffee. And let's make it all manual. That will be a better experience. That's how I started it!

Sam~ Cool.

Te~ Okay, you better sit here on the kitchen top or bring yourself a chair, you will have to work your hands so better be prepared. 

*Te~ I should have brought her the chair, I should drop some hints. It's high time someone might snatch her away if I stay in this situation for a long time.

*Sam~ Bring my own chair? He doesn't love me. I am just his friend. Get back to your senses Samara. Don't let his cologne deceive you again!

Sam~ Nahh.. leave the chair I will stay on my feet, tell me what do I need to do?

*Te~ She seems offended! Damn where are my manners? Now act casual.

Te~ Here's your spoon. Here's your coffee cup, and here is sugar. And this is one tablespoon of milk and one of water, now you have to whisk this hard to make it foamy and lathering. Okay?

Sam~ That's it? That's easy. See…

*Clack, slip, spill oops I had no idea of the speed, did I ruin something? shit!!

Sam~ I am so sorry I had no idea of the speed, did I just ruin your sweater? Oh my I am so sorry I know the coffee stains don't go away. I will buy you a new one. I am so sorry! Was it a special one? Did someone special give it to you?

*Te~ She is so cute, I want to tease her a bit.

Te~ You remember Samara, that one girl from the Design department who was the prettiest? She gave this to me and I treasured it till now.

*Sam~He likes her, I see it in his eyes. I am so sorry

Te~ But no worries, I will dip it in water.

*Te~ I have always wanted to see your reaction to this..baby girl I am going to be harsh.

Sam~ WHY IS HE PULLING HIS SWEATER OUT? IS HE GOING TO STAND HERE NAKED? DAMN, HIS SWEATPANTS ARE LOW WAIST, I CAN SEE HIS CALVIN KLEIN!!! WHAT IS HE INTENDING TO DO? MY HOLY EYES…

Te~ She is stronger than I thought...no screams yet. Ohh but I can hear her strong breathing, time to see her!

Te~ So I am just going to dip it in the sink, can you take another cup and start the same process again? This time be cautious. 

*Sam~ Or maybe I should spill some on your pants too lover boy! Ahh what a sight he is. Best for any anatomical reference. Time can fly and I will never get bored of this sight.

Te~ What is she thinking so hard, is she really that sad about me mentioning that girl, I don't even remember her name. Did I make her sad? Enough of the play I should put on a shirt. I think I am making her uncomfortable. She is working so quietly I can't even see… Why did I have to dip this sweater here? I have a washing machine!!!

*Turning to low grunting sounds. 

Te~ What is she doing, why is she jumping there?

Te~ Hey? What happened? Need something? 

Sam~ Oh hey..I just wanted to sit on the kitchen top, this whisking will take time you see. But I can not get up on it, that's why we should wear heels every time. 

Te~ Why do you need heels? They are uncomfortable anyways, all you need is a strong hand around you to pick you up and place you well.

*Te~ Smooth, the Universe is with me today. 

Sam~ Now, what was that? My stomach seems a bit upset, this is embarrassing.

Sam~ Oh! And how am I going to find strong hands around me?

Te~ Like this, you don't need to find, you have one already you just need to allow.

Sam~ Haha..I get it now, please pick me up Terry, help me a bit.

Te~ Finally, sure my love.

*Sam~ Wait what? Mayday mayday… he is shirtless and he will pick me oh shit he is fast, he has already picked me up. What am I a kitten? How did he keep these biceps hidden under his shirt all the time? Damn I can't keep my hands to myself. It's not good, he has a tattoo that's written in some other language. What does it say? Does he have a Chinese girlfriend?  

WHY IN THIS HELLING WORLD IS HE LOOKING AT ME LIKE THAT UP SO CLOSE I CAN FEEL HIS BREATH. 

Te~ Why is she touching my body like that? She doesn't know that it is driving me insane. I have done my job and I should back up. But she is warm, her little petite hands are so warm, she is caressing my tattoo as if she is relieving my pain from it. Her other hand is unintentionally moving down towards my chest from my shoulder. How can she be so innocent when what she is doing is driving me crazy?

I am sorry if you did not want it, but you brought this on yourself my love.

*Thud, crash, peck, move back 

Te~ I am sorry I shouldn't have..

Sam~ Don't be..

*Kiss

Author's P.S.: They were too busy to talk anymore. Their minds have been shut… let me know if you would like to know more, I will be glad to ask them what happened next!

P.S.2: Part two now out Touch Here to continue the reading 🤭

Love💜