Loco for you Forever

Lost in the Atmosphere

Raul's POV:

She came, I was so relieved now, this means she actually cared enough to come. "Sorry I am so late," Merche said, "I have been so busy working on an investigation about corruption on the coast, endangered species, and tourist urbanization". This made me curious, "Are you a journalist?" I asked her. "Yes I am actually, should we get some coffee?" Merche said. I had totally forgotten about the coffee. We headed up to the counter, I got the cheapest coffee I could find, a small black coffee, for $1.70. Merche got a small cappuccino with a drizzle of caramel. The aroma of coffee in the air filled my lungs with a warm sensation, and my heart felt peaceful. I only had one extra dollar on me, but I really loved Merche so I bought her a dark chocolate candy that was being sold at the checkout. Dark chocolate is a food of romance and love, so I needed all the help I could get.

Merche's POV:

Raul sat down and handed me a small dark chocolate. "I got this for you," he said, I wanted to kiss him right then and there, but I replied with "Thank you Raul! Dark chocolate is my favorite!". He gave me a smile, his smile lifted my very soul. We made light conversation for about twenty minutes, but it felt like an eternity. I had to say it, so I finally asked, "So, where do you work?". Raul's face went from happy to an embarrassed look. He looked down and said, "Actually I don't have a job currently, I used to clean tables at a local diner, but not anymore". I wanted to know why, so I asked, "Why don't you work there anymore?". Raul got silent, he avoided eye contact with me, it was awkward. What did I say wrong? Why was he acting like this? I decided to change the subject and asked him the scariest question, "Would you like to work as my photographer?". His eyes lit up and looked at me again, connection was restored. "Really?! I am so sorry, I sound so desperate, but I really need a job, so I would definitely be a photographer, I did photography in high school and still currently do". Perfect, now Raul is working with me. Could this day get any better?

I stared deep into Raul's eyes, his eyes were as dark as black coffee. I bit into the chocolate and savored the bittersweet taste. I could smell the pleasant aroma Raul possessed. It was the scent of roasted coffee beans with a woodsy cologne fragrance, I was enchanted by him. I heard the low foggy mumbles Raul was speaking, but my mind was within itself. I was in a love trance, but I snapped out of it once I noticed someone I didn't want to see. It was one of the men after me about my investigation! I couldn't let them know I was here! "Raul, do you see that man over there on his laptop?" I asked Raul while pointing slightly. Raul nodded, I continued, "He is one of the men after me about my articles, I can't let him see me!". Raul looked at me and told me with every ounce of honesty, "Don't worry, I will protect you".