AMAYA'S Pov
Today's just a regular day.Only a few customers are sitting here and there.The door bell clinks and i look at my watch.It's exactly 7'o clock and i know its Mr.Thomas.I smile's at him warmly and he smile's back.
"The regular,Mr.Thomas"i asks and he nodes. He walks slowly to his usual table and takes his seat.
Mr.Thomas is a man in his late 60's.I know him since i came to work here at Harry's coffee shop on my weekend's.It's going to be six months since i know him. He's one of the regular customer here and we became friends eventually.I make his coffee,black,no sugar just like he like's.I take the cup and walk towards Mr.jacob.He's looking outside and thinking something deeply.I can read it from his face that he's sad.
I put the coffee cup in front of him.
"Here is your coffee Mr.Thomas".
"Thank you dear"he replied with a smile.I know something is bothering him.And i hate to see the people i know like this.
"Are you ok Mr.jacob.Are you sick or something.You don't look so well"i asks him with worry.He gestures to the chair opposite him and i sits down.
"I'm not sick dear.I was just remembering my old days.You know i grow up in this town.I spend my life here.But what makes it special is that i met the love of my life in these streets.I fell in love with her on my first sight.She was the most beautiful women I've ever met.we loved,laughed,Married,raised our family and kids in this town.we were happily married for almost 55 year's.I can't believe that it's going to be two years today since her death.I was remembering all those times and just drifted away,i miss her so much" he said with so much love and pain in his voice.His eyes is wet.He takes a deep breath and takes a sip from his coffee.
I always wondered how is it possible to fell in love with someone at first sight.Without knowing nothing about them.But what i really wish is that one day i will have someone too who will think about me like Mr.Thomas is thinking about his wife.With full of love and admiration.
"I'm so sorry Mr.Jacob.But i think she's still looking at you from heaven.And i know she will definitely want you to be happy.Don't be sad.You got all those years to spend with her and I'm sure she misses you too.Is there anything that i can do to cheer you up?"i asks him hopefully.
He looks at me with adoration in his eyes."No,dear.you already cheered me up by just listening to me.sometimes all we need is someone to listen and Thankyou for that dear."He say's with a happy smile.
I smile's back and gets up from the chair.As i was walking to the counter i look outside.It's getting darker and the weather is getting more cold.Across the street,a homeless man is sitting on the corner and he's covering himself in an old torned blanket.I've never seen him here before.It's going to get more cold and I'm sure the blanket is not going to help him.
"Leo,can you manage a few minute's for me?I just need a minute.I will be outside"i asked him.Leo works here regularly.We became best friends since we met.He's so funny and nice.He treat's me like a sister.
"Of course.It's not busy.Take your time"He says while walking towards the counter.I made a hot cup of coffee and took off my apron.I wear my leather jacket and took my scarf on my one hand and coffee on the other.I opened the door and stepped outside.It's really getting more cold minute by minute.A fast wind passes me and the scarf in my hand flew away.I tried to catch it but the wind carried it more further.Oh god it's really getting cold.I'm so dumb.I should have put it around my neck.My hair is in a ponytail.I took the bun off and my hair fells down to my back.Thank God for my long and thick hair.It's really helpfull in time's like this.
I crosses the street and walk towards the old man.He's really old and he have white hair here and there.He's shivering due to the cold.
I sit infront of him on my knees.His clothes are worn too and there is some dirt in his face.
"Here put this on,sir.It will keep you warm"I take off my jacket and give it to him.He looks at me with surprise in his eyes.He just nodes and wear it.I puts the coffee cup infront of him.His eye's lights up like a kid in christmas.
"Thankyou" he says with his strong voice and take's the cup with a smile.I look at him for a minute.It's strange.He doesn't sound so weak and old for his age and body.
Suddenly he cough's a little and looks at me" thank you so much dear for the coffee.May jesus bless you".
But now he sound's like his age.It's a little weird.I must be heard him wrong.
"I'm just doing what i can to help.it's fine" i smiles at him and stand's up to leave.
Suddenly two scary men twice my size and height with tattoos all over their body come to us.They looks really scary.
"What are you doing in here you f****r.Are You spying on us?"The tall one asks the old man with his thick italian accent.I looked at the poor man and he's scared as hell and from the look of his face it feels like he's going to piss on his pants.poor man.
I sighed and looked at the two scary man."Are you two really blind? I can't believe it.Here,an old man is dying in this hell freezing cold and you two are bullying him.Do he really look like a spy to you.He can't even hold his cup still and you two are saying that he's spying on you.seriously guys,whats next? Are you going to say that he work's for the CIA or that he's a terrorist? Or He has a gun?Don't you both have a little bit of IQ.Who will survive in this hell freezing cold and spy on you two dumbs.First grow some balls and stop bullying him.Atleast go and find someone else your size and age you i***t's."
For a minute both of them just look at me like I'm crazy.sometimes even i think I'm crazy.But only i know I'm damn afraid on the inside.But one thing i hate in my life is bullies.I had many of them in my life and i suffered a lot.But eventually i learned to standup and protect myself.
"Look here you dumb girl,mind your own business and getout of our way.we can end you in a blink.Don't mess with us"The short one said angrily.I know he's damn right.He can end me like a fly.
"Oh yeah.Then do it. I'm damn sure that my friend over their has already taken your photo and speaking to the police.say Hi to Leo, you bullies"I wave's my hand towards the cafe with a smile.
Thank God Leo always keeps an eye on me when I'm out.He wave's back and show's them the phone.And stares them with a look that says Don't mess with me you M****r f*****s.
"You are going to regret for getting in our way dumb girl".They says and looks at me and the old man.oh God if looks could kill we would both be roasted chickens by now.
"Ok there is time for that.Now shoo shoo bullies.I'm allergic to your kind"i says and crosse's my arm and try to intimidates them.I know i can't do that in a million years.But still i tired duhh.They walk away furiously.
"Are you ok?"I asks the old man.
"Thank you so much child.I don't know what have happened if you weren't here.you are so brave"He thanks with his shaky voice while wiping away his tear's.
" Don't worry.They are not going to bother you again.And I'm not brave.I'm scared as hell like you.I just hide it well.Because showing our fear to our enemy will give them their biggest satisfaction.And i don't like to give them that, that's all.Take care" I smiles at him and crosse's the street.Oh God I'm wearing a full sleeve t-shirt and still im shivering from cold.
"I told you so many time's to not go outside at this time.Its not safe there.Are you okay?"Leo asks concerned .I just nod and rubs my hands together.He shakes his head and hugs me tightly while rubbing his hand on my back to warm me.Oh it really feels good.
Leo is really attractive with his brown eyes and black little curly hair.He's not fully muscular type guy but more like a lean type.But he have a really nice body with muscles.And he can be pretty intimidating when he wanted to.And there are many girl's who come's to the shop just to drool at him.But he never pays any attention to them.And I'm damn sure that if any of that girls saw us now they will probably think that we are couples and I will face their wrath for stealing there eye candy.But it's leo we are talking about.Only a few knew he's not interested in girls.He's into boys.He was really nervous when he told me that he's gay.Because he lost many friends due to his sex.But i never understood why someone judge another according to their gender?How can someone be bad if they are different from others?But it doesn't change anything between us.Eventually he became more comfortable and more confident about it and started talking to me.And now all he talks about is his onenight stands and how good it was.Sometimes he gets into too much detail's just to make me blush or to tease me.
"Comeon let's go inside before you get sick.You know that i can't work here without seeing my Mother theresa, right?" He puts his hands on my shoulder and opens the shop's door.Mr.Thomas is gone and the shop is practically empty.
"Stop calling me that idiot.I'm not a mother theresa.I just help them like i can"I hits his hand playfully.
"Ok ok whatever you say."He chuckles and start's to make a hot cup of coffee.
Sometimes i really think he can read my mind.I take my apron and puts its back.I'm getting warm by now.I sit on my counter table and leo gives me the coffee.I takes it from his hand and takes a sip.
"Mmmmm.oh God.i really needed it.i really really really Love you"i moaned a little too loud and opened my eye's to look at leo.But it isn't leo i met.It was someone else.As i look at his eyes,i felt something i haven't ever felt in my entire life.For a moment i could hear the beating of my own heart.It's faster like i run a marathon and it's going to explode.For a moment i forget everything around me.I even forget who I'm.I felt like i can stare at him my entire life and i just did....