Maybe it was one of those days that an individual feels a sudden urge to consume caffeine. Kael wasn’t sure, but that didn’t bother him as waiting in line was quite an experience in itself.

“Ordered exactly what You asked for, a double expresso… oh… and I added some of that new flavour thing that they are offering now… don’t really know what it is though…, just said yes to whatever that cashier said. She has the sweetest smile I’ve seen so far!” said Kael as he brought the cup to a middle aged man sitting at a corner.

“Haha, it’s alright…,” said the man. He took a feel sips, smiled to himself and noticed the excited look on Kael’s face, “Would you like some?”

“Oh, would I?!” said Kael, trying to keep from making a fool of himself in a crowded coffee shop. The man passed the cup to Kael and Kael couldn’t stop. He finished the whole cup in just a few gulps.

“Whoah, Kael my boy, slow down… How do you find it?”

“Papa! It’s such a wonderful blend! So satisfying!”

“So is this your favourite cup so far?”

“Yes!! Wait… no… hmmm… I think I like the coffee made by Mr. Yap down the road. Too bad his coffee shop isn’t doing so well. Everyone seems to like this one better.”

“It is air-conditioned and has sofa sets instead of wooden stools. Perhaps that’s why people like it here, Kael.”

“Ya… that’s true, but poor Mr. Yap…”

The man looked at Kael’s downcast face and said, “Don’t be sad Kael, I’m not planning to to let his business go down the drain.”

“Then why did you come here this morning? Every time You visit this part of the earth You’re bound to drop by Mr. Yap’s place!” asked Kael in all his innocence.

“Haha, Kael, Kael, I came here to have a look at her,” said the man while giving a quick glance towards the cashier, “She made the decision yesterday, and Heaven’s in her heart.”

Kael’s face immediately lit up and he returned to his usual joyful bouncy nature.

“So what’s next, papa?”

“Well, you finished most of my expresso just now, so take a guess where are we going next?”

“To Mr. Yap’s coffee shop!” Kael shouted with joy.

No one heard the Kael’s last sentenced in that shop. Not even the cashier. Detached from time, Kael and the Man disappeared. Life went on.

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