Come Fall in Love over A CUP OF COFFEE ✔️ (COMPLETED)

Chapter 12~ Apology

'Dude, that was rude. You shouldn't have.' Aditya said, he leaned against the kitchen slab and watched Ved pour coffee into their mugs. Seeing the amount of caffeine Ved is intaking Aditya is sure his friend is super stressed out.

'Why not? She was accusing me of such disgusting thing.' Ved said angrily, he then turned around walking towards the grey fridge. Ved bent down and picked up a carton of milk. He slammed the door and turned around. He frowned on seeing Aditya smile evilly at him.

'Don't tell me, dude, you haven't imagined her in your bed.' He winked at him.

Ved glared at him before turning to look at the mug, - 'Of course not. I think of her but not in an intimate way.' He clarified while staring at the twirling spoon.

'What kind of man are you?' Aditya shook his head, - 'You don't even get wet dreams, like unintentionally?' He asked curiously. Ved looked up at him and Aditya closed his mouth.

'Even if I did, I won't tell you.' He said forwarding him the mug of steaming coffee. Aditya opened his mouth to counter that when Ved placed his arm around his shoulder, - 'Now, stop gossiping like a girl and come let us play more chess.' Ved said brightly. Aditya groaned.

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Later in the night, Ved worked on his laptop. With the overdose of coffee, he found himself wide awake. After a while, he sighed and leaned resting his back against the chair. He closed his eyes rubbing his face. He recollected Natasha's accusing gaze and then Aditya's words

'What if she had a bad experience with some tharki customers.'

His words made Ved ponder. Well, it could be true. But still, without knowing him properly she shouldn't have accused him. At least she should have let him go kindly. Ved frowned and shifted, leaning forward he placed his arm on the table and stared at the screen. He remembered her tugging the sling of her handbag with her left hand and he remembers clearly that there wasn't a ring there. That means, perhaps she is single. Getting hopeful, he smiled little.

But that could also mean, her boyfriend hasn't proposed her yet- The rational side of his brain reminded him, and his smile dropped instantly.

'Thank you, brain.' He said out a loud sarcastically.

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Next day, Lunch- Aditya doesn't take No for an answer and drags Ved with him to the coffee shop.

'The pasta here is mind-blowing.' He made up a lame excuse. Once inside, Ved had no option. He silently followed his friend. Unlike how recently it had become a habit of Ved's to look around searching for the gorgeous waitress, this time he controlled his urges.

Aditya annoyed Ved as he kept turning down waiters after waiters, he said he was waiting for Natasha to come to their table. Ved wasn't keen on seeing her and knew perhaps she wasn't interested in him anymore too. But to his surprise, Natasha walked up to their table. The usual sweet smile on her lips. Aditya is relieved. Ved looked away.

'May I take your order, sir?' She clicked on the pen and took out a small notepad from her apron pocket. Aditya opened his mouth to give the order when Ved interrupted dryly.

'No need, Aditya. The coffee here isn't as good as it used to be and staff,'- He glanced at Natasha and noted her expressions change, he looked back at Aditya, - 'Well, never mind them, let's go.' Ved stood up but Aditya held his hand. He looked around while Ved looked annoyed.

'Dude, don't create a scene here.' He whispered and tugged on his hand. Ved nodded and without glancing at Natasha he sat back.

Aditya looked apologetically at Natasha and said, - 'The usual order.'