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Coffee With Strangers…

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October 10, 2013October 18, 2019
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{part one & part two}
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“My name is James, i couldn’t help but notice a fellow observer and wanted to come say hello…” 
This wasn’t happening.
There was no way in the world this was happening. 
Yet there he was, James, sitting across from her leaning in a chair.
His lips curved into a smile letting a small laugh escape. 
“so, hello.”
It was then that she realized a solid 30 seconds had passed since he first introduced himself.
She was acting like she had never seen a beautiful man before.
“Oh, Hi! i’m sorry, i thought i had said hello…i guess i haven’t had enough coffee yet.”
She lifted her mug in his direction – letting a little slosh over the side.
How is being this awkward humanly possible? she thought as she slid her napkin over the spill.
“…no worries, i normally need at least two cups before i venture into conversations with complete strangers“
She laughed; he’s cute and has a sense of humor: check and check.
Wait what was she checking? WHY was she checking.
Snap out of it Cayden, she thought. 
“Yeah, i normally need a solid cup before having a coherent conversation myself.”  
– “…wait you said a fellow observer, you mean you’ve been watching me people watching?”
He looked as if he might pass out.
Ha! – she thought – someone had to turn the tables, i couldn’t be the only one flustered. 
He took a sip of his coffee while his eyes darted around the room.
“I uh…i mean no, not really…sort of, i’ve noticed you come in here on tuesdays…and i…”
She took pity on him.
“Oh calm down, i was just giving you a hard time. I’ve seen you in here before too – you’re one of the regulars. So yeah, i guess i do people watch…it helps put things into perspective.“
She took a sip, “My name is Cayden by the way“.
Man she was feisty today – she could credit that to a lousy nights sleep.
“Nice to meet you Cayden.”
He smiled. 
She liked his smile.

. . .

i probably won’t keep writing it in sequence…i’m constantly jumping ahead or behind in my mind (and in my saved drafts) telling their story. then again i might write their story in sequence – i haven’t really made up my mind. i’ve even written a few stories that don’t include cayden & james. i might start sharing some of them too…if y’all would be interested.

. . .

Also if y’all would pray for me today (and tobi). I think he’s getting another UTI and I just can’t afford to take him into the vet. Of course the vet(s) tell me “it could turn into crystals which could turn into a blockage and that is deadly”….definitely not helping my sanity right now. He’s still his feisty little self, I have the scratch marks on my legs and arms fresh this morning to prove it, I can just tell something is off. *sigh*. I even had to take one of my anxiety medications last night so I would actually sleep and not get out of my bed every 15 minutes to check on him. If i’m this stressed out over a cat – I don’t want to think about children.

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12 comments on “Coffee With Strangers…”

  1. meg mcilvaine says:
    October 10, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    ohhhh myyyy gosh. keep writing. i love them. flirty coffee shop conversations for the win 😉

    poor tobi! i'll be praying he gets better and that your anxiety will fade, friend!

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  2. Sarah Grace says:
    October 10, 2013 at 2:13 pm

    You're too cute and too talented!

    Girl, I'll br praying for your sweet tobi! I can't even imagine how stressful that is! Keep us updated!

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  3. Susannah says:
    October 10, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    I'm loving these stories!!! You really have a gift! And I really hope Tobi gets better soon. UTI's SUCK!

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  4. Kasey Lynne says:
    October 10, 2013 at 6:13 pm

    i want more!!

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  5. Megan D says:
    October 10, 2013 at 6:59 pm

    LOOOVE your writing!! Keep it coming 🙂

    Sorry about Tobi :/ praying he gets to feeling better! Strange Q but is cranberry juice bad for a cat? And would he drink it? If it's a UTI, the juice may cleanse his system? Idk…just a thought. Praying!

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  6. Angela says:
    October 10, 2013 at 7:17 pm

    I'm hooked on this story! Praying for you and sweet Tobi, girl!

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  7. Ech and Will says:
    October 10, 2013 at 10:23 pm

    Definitely keep writing! I'm sending up a prayer right now for you and Tobi.

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  8. Christina Conrad says:
    October 10, 2013 at 11:34 pm

    Oh gosh, don't even worry about being too stressed. Pets are such an important part of the family; they are irreplaceable! I can totally relate on the worrying level; just last night I let the dog sleep right next to me huge, bulky e-collar and all smacking into my face every 10 minutes. I pray that what's bothering Tobi proves to be something easily fixable or insignificant and not what you think it is. 🙁

    I did enjoy reading your story! I went ahead and read parts 1 and 2 and I'm hooked! You've definitely inspired me to start writing again — I've gotten so bad at following through with different projects. Wishing I still had that writing critique group from my college days!

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  9. Kiki says:
    October 11, 2013 at 12:29 am

    Loving this, girl! I love that imagery with the slosh of the coffee. That detail was perfect and definitely something I would do in that situation. 🙂

    And I'll be praying for Mr. Tobi (that's my official new name for him, just so you know) and you! I hope he gets better soon and that it all works out. Having sick loved ones–pets included!–stinks.

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  10. Victoria says:
    October 11, 2013 at 2:02 am

    K, this post just made my night! More of the story! I still
    love where you're going with it. I would love to read more of your fiction – so share away!

    Sorry about Tobi! That is just no fun at all….

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  11. Jordan says:
    October 17, 2013 at 2:15 pm

    LOVE. Are they all set in the coffee shop? You could have a coffee shop series. The Coffee Shop Chronicles. Haha. Keep em coming, I love these!

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  12. Rach @ This Italian Family says:
    October 21, 2013 at 11:08 pm

    I am super behind on reading (just now catching up) so I hope that Tobi is okay now!

    Also, I think my favorite parts of your writing are always the awkward moments. Just because I can so relate. 😉

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