|| Books and Coffee || Surprise One Shot!

I have nothing really to say about this shot, so I hope everyone enjoys it! 😃 Specially the person it's for! 😳

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"One white chocolate mocha, no whip, Made especially for you." The barista announced as a girl with flowing brown hair grabbed her drink and snapped on a lid before surveying the cafe for a comfortable place to unwind.

She took out a book from her bag and opened it. Only 500 more pages, she thought sadly.

"Thick enough book?" A voice commented from her side.

She put the book down and turned; her eyes meeting with the new strangers. He was staring at her intently with his eyebrow raised slightly and a smirk playing at his lips.

"I like reading," she told the stranger before turning her attention back to her book.

Nearly 15 minutes later when she put her book down to take a sip of her coffee she sees the guy who initially talked to her fast asleep in his comfy purple chair.

She shook her head as she sipped it again. Why get coffee if you're going to sleep anyways? Instead of turning back to her book she took a few minutes to admire him. He was dressed in full business attire, looking like someone who had desperately tried to escape from work. She smiled at the thought as she saw a small smile appear on his face. He looked so innocent in his sleep and then she realized maybe she should stop staring at her stranger and so she went back to her book.

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He couldn't control the smile on his face when he realized that she was studying him. She looked like an interesting girl that he'd love to get to know. Reading such a thick book was not something he ever saw a gorgeous girl like her doing. Although it was a good book nonetheless, even he had to admit that. His little sister had to persuade him to read it but he was glad that she did since it was something interesting. A concept like that was something he hadn't ever thought would happen. A husband who was dying that would leave notes for his wife to help her find love again. He thought it was a book worth reading. He opened his eyes a little bit and stared at her without looking too obvious. Her hazel eyes twinkled every time she'd read a certain passage. He loved the way she'd get these cute smile lines on the right side. They were even cuter than dimples on her. He loved how she'd constantly brush away her stray bangs that fell over her forehead. She was a very cute girl in general and he liked that about her. He cursed himself for his stupidity earlier and making her mad. Although when she had glared at him he saw a sort of smile in her eyes and he really wanted to get to know her but now wasn't the right time.

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"Hey Aradhna," The barista, Vicky called out.

That's such a pretty name, he thought to himself as he quickly glanced up to see the barista addressing the girl he had shamelessly been ogling.

Radz turned and smile at Vicky. "What's up? Are you closing again?"

The Vicky nodded. "I know this is your place to unwind after work, but it's already 7,"

Radz smiled and closed her book. "Thanks," She put her book in her bag before getting up still holding onto her coffee. "Can I get a refill?"

Vicky nodded while taking Radz's Starbucks card. Radz looked around and her eyes stopped on the guy again. He was sitting there in the same chair, typing furiously on his Blackberry.

"Who is he?" Radz asked Vicky.

"He's a new guy—comes in every day around this time."

Radz nodded. "Makes sense that I haven't seen him then. I've been too wiped out to come for the past week."

Vicky smiled as she poured in two shots of mocha. "I know...I missed our random talks."

Radz smiled before taking her coffee. "Thanks Vicky." Radz readjusted her shoulder bag before turning towards the door and she noticed the guy stand up and hold the door open for her. She smiled back and thanked him by nodding her head.

"You're welcome," He smiled as he walked out behind her. "Sorry about before."

She turned back and shook her head. "It's okay. I know most guys don't enjoy reading." She started walking.

"I'm not most guys." He caught up with her as they both walked to the car park.

"I realize that," Radz turned and smiled.

"Your name's really beautiful by the way," He turned to face her and saw that her face had lit up into a gorgeous smile along with a cute blush that took over her cheeks.

"What do you mean you're not most guys?" She asked after a few minutes more of walking. She looked up then and felt the light drizzle on her face.

"Do you want to stop somewhere?" He asked quickly.

She shook her head. "I love rain and stop avoiding the question,"

He smiled back. "I've read that book," He admitted.

She stopped walking and turned to face him. "You've read it?" he nodded. "Wow—I never thought I'd meet a guy who'd read a book like this,"

"And I never thought I'd see a gorgeous girl like you reading a book like that."

A blank look came in her eyes then. "What's that supposed to mean?"

"I didn't mean it that way," he held up his hands in defense. "I just never thought beautiful girls like you are so interested in boring things like reading."

"Reading isn't boring," She smiled. "I love to read. Curling up on a rainy night with some hot coffee and a good book is like the perfect relaxation for me."

He smiled in admiration. This was a girl he wanted to get to know. Someone who looked good when she needed to but also took the time to appreciate the simple things in life.

They both got to the car park and rode the elevator to the 4th floor, still conversing about the book.

"My car's on this side," she said once the elevator opened.

"Mine's on the other side." He said sadly. "Let me walk you?"

Radz smiled. "Sure," After a few seconds she stopped. "I don't even know your name. We're strangers,"

He smiled a smile that gave her goose bumps all along her arms. "I know your name,"

"Right," she laughed at her forgetfulness. "What's your name?"

"Mayank Sharma." He held out his hand and she shook it before stopping at her car.

"This is mine,"

He looked it up and down and smiled appreciatively. "Nice car,"

"My brother picked it out," she rolled her eyes. "I can tell the symbols for cars, but that's about it!" She giggled. "Anyways—thanks. It was nice discussing the book with you."

"We could discuss it some more maybe sometime?"

Was he blatantly issuing an invitation? Radz thought to herself. "I'd like that."

"Great, give me your number and I'll give you a call?" Mayank said.

Radz nodded. "Sure," she rattled off her number and he called her so she can store his number. "It was nice to meet you Mayank,"

"Same here Radz." Mayank turned and slowly walked away but Radz still stood there, staring after him and suddenly he turned back and smiled knowing she was now feeling the same way about him that he felt for her.

Books and Coffee—perfect way to meet a stranger.

So? First of Radz, don't kill me! *holds ears* It just suits you! 😃😳 Thanks Rinkz and Bhav for editing! 😃

Love,

Meera😳