𝕳𝖎𝖘 𝕯𝖊𝖘𝖎𝖗𝖊𝖉 𝕭𝖊𝖑𝖔𝖓𝖌𝖎𝖓𝖌 [ 𝓗.𝓓.𝓑 ]

23. 𝓒𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓲𝓿𝓪𝓽𝓮𝓭 𝓑𝔂 𝓗𝓲𝓶

ASSALAMUALAIKUM,

PUBLISHED ON - 10 - SEPT - 2024

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Author's pov,

           As he notices her lost in him, his lips formed in a broad smirk and he shakes her lightly helping her to regain her senses back.

           Afshan lowers her head in embarrassment for loosing her conscious and after a minute regaining her posture asks him gathering all the courage " yeah tell me why are you here " anas repeats himself enjoying her timidity " i came to get a cup of coffee " she nods her head and says " if you don't mind can i make it " he smiles and nods his head getting excited to taste her hand made coffee for the first time, he is getting overwhelmed in his thoughts when her voice broke his trance " any preference " he shook his head speaking " No make it as you like " she said with a sweet smile " ok you take a seat I'll bring it in a minute " he wished to stay beside her but making her uncomfortable crossed his mind changing his wish and he took a seat near by table admiring her making a fresh coffee for him.

         Soon she finished making coffee and brings it on table keeping infront of him he looks at her confusingly and asks " Where's your's " she looks at him perplexed and asks him to confirm whether she heard it correct " what " he again repeats this time crystal clear " where is your coffee Ms. ummm " she completes his sentence " Afshan Shaik Afshan my name  " he smiles in victory knowing her name and replies " beautiful like you " unknown to the fact she blushes hearing him complement her and before she can react he spoke up " you take a seat here I'll make coffee for you " and before she could deny he continues " no excuses you have to accompany me so wait here till i come " completing his words, he removed his coat folding the shirt sleeves till mid elbow and made his way towards the coffee machine ready to prepare his handmade special coffee for her for the first time.

       She sits with her back to him, knowing he's attempting to make coffee for her for the first time, but the lack of visual cues only adds to her growing irritation. She can't see what he's doing, and it's driving her crazy. So, she gets up and moves to the opposite seat, turning to face him, and her eyes land on his hands, moving with a tentative yet endearing clumsiness as he tries to navigate the coffee maker. She watches, transfixed, as he carefully measures out the coffee grounds.

        As he focuses on the coffee machine, she focus on him. Her gaze lingers on the way his brow furrows in concentration, his nose crinkles, and his lips press into a determined straight line. She can't help but notice the way his hands move deftly, the veins popping out of his forearms as he works, his sleeves rolled up to mid-elbow. The sight of him, so intent and absorbed, is like a delicious feast to her eyes, making her heart skip a beat.

      She was utterly entranced, her gaze fixed ogling on him as if mesmerized. Lost in the depths of his eyes, she didn't even notice him sit down in front of her, his warm smile spreading across his face. He tried to contain his joy, but it was no use - he couldn't help but beam with delight at her open admiration as he offered her the cup of coffee, she was too captivated to move her hand. Instead, she leaned forward, her lips parting to take a sip from his hands but her face veil acting like a barrier. He quickly set the cup down, not wanting to embarrass her when she snapped back to reality. With a gentle touch, he booped her veil claded nose with his fingertip, bringing her back to the present.

Afshan's cheeks flushed as she realized what had happened. She mentally scolded herself, feeling like a desperate lady in front of him. Looking down, she slowly raised her head to meet his gaze. He was still smiling softly at her, his eyes crinkling at the corners with a gentle gesture, he offered her the coffee again, his hand brushing against hers as she took the cup. The touch sent shivers down her spine, her stomach doing somersault and she couldn't help but feel a connection to this charming stranger.