between us

chapter 1: the perfect stranger

It was a cold winter morning, wind whistling through the atmosphere, clouds covering the sky, mist all around you can barely see what's in front if you. The dark winter morning filled the sky with darkness that looked like midnight hour. 18 year old Amara Thompson made her way out of her house covered in heavy clothing, a scarf cozy around her neck, a long black jacket that substitutes as a blanket to keep her warm and cozy boots, paired with a warm fur hat. She could barely see where she was going with all the mist invading the atmosphere. At last, she made her way to her favourite coffee shop downtown, not far from where she resides. As she walked in, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the room. She was welcomed by the warm and welcoming temperature of the room. She made her way to the barrister

Amara: morning Jonny

Jonny: Amara...how are you this lovely morning?

Amara: Cold...

Jonny: ah..I know just what you need, would you like your usual?

Amara: that would be nice, you know me very well

Jonny: you know I got you, medium triple espresso with foam coming right up

Amara: lets make that a large today

Jonny: okay my lady , your wish is my command

Amara giggles

She makes her way to sit down as she waits for her coffee. Just then, an unfamiliar Figure walks in. A few minutes later, Jonny calls her up to fetch her ready coffee

Jonny: one large triple espresso with foam for Amara

Amara: that's me...thank you

she reaches for her purse to take out her wallet...but then...

Amara: oh no... this is not happening

Jonny: what happened?

Amara: I...I forgot my wallet

A rush of panic filled her body, just then, the unfamiliar figure walks up to her and places a large bill on the counter

Unfamiliar figure: I got it

She turns around to see the person that just saved her morning. And standing behind her was a handsome middle-aged man with distinguished silver-grey hair, a strong presence, and a quiet confidence that came with age. His features carried a sense of maturity and elegance, making him look both refined and charismatic.

Jonny: I don't have change, this is a large bill sir

Man: keep it

He looked at her with sharp eyes that made her knees grow weak.

Amara: (trying to find her words) th-thank you

He nodded

She wanted to stay a bit longer to admire the presence that was graced to her by this handsome stranger, but she was running late. Without saying a word, she checked the time and immediately rushed out of the coffee shop, making her way to school.

She arrived almost half an hour late. The day went by as usual. But right before the end of the day, all the seniors were called to the hall for a meeting

At the hall

Mrs Howard, the principal of valley day high made an announcement

Mrs Howard: Seniors, as you already know, it was said that there was going to be a day where some of you will be handpicked to intern at one of the finest million dollar companies in the state. The day has come, and without any further ado, please help me in welcoming...Mr Anthony Abrahams, the founder and CEO of Abrahams tech

everyone gave a huge round of applause as Anthony Abrahams walked in

Amara: (gasps and whispers) its him

...to her surprise, Mr Abrahams was the same man who had paid for her coffee earlier that morning...

As he walked in, his confidence filled the room, he looked around at all the students and his gaze fell upon Amara, who stood shocked.

Upon realising he was gazing upon her, she froze in shock and disbelief

~chapter 1 complete ~