Falling For Him (SPIN OFFS & ONE-SHOTS)

What If - They Got Stuck?

Two people, one place, some problems...

*Vida's POV*

"Vida, I want you to finish your work, lock the café and leave", says Mr Brooke.
"OK, I will, this is the tenth time you are telling me that, I've been working here for two years, I know everything, you don't have to remind me every day", I say.

"What did you say? That guy, Max, told the same thing and what did he do? He left the café open and went to a party with his friends, the next morning, everything was shattered", says Mr Brooke.
"Mr Brooke, Max and I are different, and he was drinking here inside the café every day after you left, so obviously that was supposed to happen, I'm not like that", I say.

"Vida, you are very hardworking and dedicated, I know that, but as the owner of this, it's my job to tell you this", says Mr Brooke.
"I understand, but every day? It kinda gets boring", I say.
"Fine, tonight, after this last customer leaves, you can lock the café and go home", says Mr Brooke.

"No cleaning the kitchen?", I ask.
"No cleaning the kitchen, Alex will do it in the morning", says Mr Brooke.
"Thank you", I say.

Mr Brooke smiles and leaves.
I go near the door and turn the open sign to close.
It started to drizzle and the wind was blowing heavily.
The last customer left.

Thank God! I can wash this stuff, pack my bag and go.
It was almost ten in the night.
Usually at this time, every day, the streets get empty and walking home becomes scary but luckily I had my scooter.

I start washing the coffee cups and suddenly I hear the sound of the door opening.
"Sorry! We are closed", I say with my back turned towards that person.
"No, I didn't come for coffee", says the person.

"Then what did you come for?", I ask him.
"You!", he says.
I turn towards him.

"Can I charge my phone here?", he asks.
"Closed means closed, for everything", I say.
"Please, it's important, I promise it won't take much time", he says.

"What if you are here to kill me?", I ask.
"What no, I'm not a serial killer, please", he says coming closer to me.
"Distance please," I say.
He moves back.

"Fine, you can but I'll be closing in ten", I say.
"Ok, thank you", he says.

It starts raining heavily.

I turn towards the dishes and start washing them again.
"So! What's your name?", he asks.

"Why do you want my name?", I ask.
"Because you are helping me", says that guy.
"Helping you?", I asked turning towards him.

"Yeah, I've some important work and I forgot my charger at home", he says.
"I'm glad to be of some help", I say.
"You look familiar", I say.

"I'm sure I do", says that guy.

Suddenly, the power goes off.

"No", said he and I in unison.
"My phone!", he says going towards it.
"My life", I say going inside the pantry.

I remove my apron and take the keys.
It was dark but, I could see a little bit.
I grab my phone and switch on the torch.
I go outside.

Suddenly, something comes in my way and I scream.

"Shhh!", says the guy.
"It's me, don't be scared", he says.

"I will get scared if you come suddenly", I say.
" I've to lock the café now", I say.
"Alright", says the guy.

I towards the door, he comes behind me.
I go towards the door and try to open it.
Why isn't the door opening?
Don't tell me it's stuck.

"What's wrong?", he asks.
"The door, it's not opening", I say.
"Let me try", he says.