Who doesn’t drink coffee? The increasingly,
rapid growth in coffee shops is the answer to my own question. Coffee shops are
in fashion. It’s a place to meet and greet, a place for your first date, a
place to prepare for your exams and for some, it’s a place to hang out.
For me, it’s a place to read and de-stress my brain from everyday chaos with
every sip of a coffee. I prefer having white mocha or regular coffee with lots
of sugar. I often visit this one particular café, which is next to my house.
The other day I was at this same coffee shop,
having my coffee and a bagel while reading a book. Oh sorry, I forgot to
mention that I go to this particular café to see somebody who is beautiful,
pretty innocent and pure, who always gave peace to my soul. She is full of
energy, excitement and a bundle of joy. I have this feeling that I am in love
with her but she doesn’t know about it and I am very afraid to tell her that.
One thing I don’t like about her is that she is
not attached to anybody. I have seen her passing her smile to everybody, giving
joy and comfort to all but the moment they get use to her she disappears and
leave people wondering behind her. Sometimes I feel she doesn’t have a heart. I
think that is the reason I haven’t told her yet that I am attracted to her. My
day is made when I get her glimpse. I literally don’t have enough words to
describe her beauty and presence.
That day I was eagerly waiting for her to come
because I had few questions on my mind for her. I was very nervous and didn’t
know how I will face her but I had made up my mind to ask her. My eyes were at
the entrance, looking at it without a blink. My coffee had become cold and I
haven’t even touched my bagel. Suddenly I got tapped at my back and a voice
came “are you looking for me?” I turned around and got stunned because she was
standing in front of me and more importantly how does she know that I am
waiting for her. I was very embarrassed and didn’t know what to do. She pulled
a chair and sat next to me. She was smiling and looking at me constantly. On
the other hand, I didn’t know what to do. I couldn’t think of any words to say.
My mind just blanked out.
“I want to tell you something, if you don’t
mind?” She said. I was in shock and didn’t know what to say but I nodded my
head without realizing it. I am not attached to anybody because I don’t want to
choke anybody. My duty is to celebrate with people and I cannot be the reason
of celebration. Most people call me heartless, which is true because I don’t
have a heart, in fact I don’t have a physical existence and I think that’s why
people don’t value me. I am not here to complain. Instead I am here to tell you
and everybody that you don’t have to look for me. I am always available for
you, in every situation, condition and circumstances. I don’t disappear from anybody’s
life but I guess people look over me leave me alone.
It was too much for me. I couldn’t take it
anymore so I asked her “who are you? And why are you saying all of this? You
are so pretty and peaceful then why will people leave you alone? In fact I
wanted to be with you forever, even though I don’t know your name and where you
are from?”
“That is so sweet of you to say and, I must
tell you that I am always with you, you just need to recognize it.” She told
me. I had no idea what she was saying. “Can I know your name at least?” I
asked. She smiled and replied, “I am what a father feels after seeing his new
born daughter. I am what people feel when they genuinely help somebody. I am
what people feel when the cold wind blows on their face on a hot summer day. I
am what you feel when you do your best. I am who is always waiting to meet you
at anytime of the day or night. You will see me every time only if you stop
worrying, stop frowning and if you do only one simple thing, which is ‘live
your life and feel every moment of it’. Enjoy till your last sip.”
“I am happiness”
