Monday, April 20, 2015

Ritu ...


Past:

A cup of coffee from here after work was Ritu's routine. Like her name depicts she was a season of changes. But in spite of any season this routine never changed. She had her own space there and her own time. It was an unspoken unwritten rule even among the cafe staffs that the corner space is reserved for her only at her time. But Ritu didn't know at another time of dusk someone else would be taking her place every day. And she definitely didn't know one day when both of their time collides, they would meet.


Present:

Every evening after work when both of them will be tired and stressed from work, when both of them have those worry lines, frustrated looks and stubborn weight on their shoulders, they meet over a cup of coffee. And with each sip all those worry lines and frustration just starts to evanesce. And when that very last ounce of coffee touch their lips, their minds will be like a clean slate on which anything new can be written. Is it the magic of caffeine or the power of each other's presence that's refreshing them?


At times they talk non-stop and at times they just are there next to each other with a peaceful silence deluging them. But whatever they do, after their ritual coffee meet they are rejuvenated to tackle life again with determination, peace and smiles. 

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P.S.  The thought behind this is that of a friend's. I just scribbled his idea. 


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17 comments :

  1. That was a nice and interesting read!

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  2. What a coincidence! To have someone to share a cup of coffee with after a routine of being on one's own. Very romantic! Your friends idea for this post is swell :)

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  3. Coffee with a friend is priceless:) cures all ills.

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  4. I think the friendship and time together is definitely what draws them and not the coffee :)

    betty

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  5. There's nothing a hot cuppa can't erase, yea!!

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  6. Aaahhh - here's to friendship! Lovely description, Sheethal - and the best to have a friend like that - sometimes you talk and talk, and other times, just sit and BE together , and thats so great.
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  7. Sometimes people bond over a cup of coffee and they have found a long lasting friend. Nice read :)

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  8. Cute post! :) enjoyed reading it
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  9. Like it! One of those chances meetings that turns into something great :)
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  10. A very sweet post. Hope this friendship will develop further.

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  11. Such a sweet post. To bond over a cup of coffee. Nice.

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  12. This is super brilliant story weaved to express the underlying emotions:)

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  13. Interesting read! Great job - the one who gave ideas and the one who penned the thoughts :)

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  14. Wish we all have such comforting and beautiful relationships! :)

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  15. Coffee and someone to share that cuppa with - the perfect moment!

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  16. a long talk with someone does help in relaxing mind :) of course along with a nice cup of coffee.

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