16 Coffee,Tea or Me?

Third Person's POV

Monday Morning

Mike reached the office around 10 am. He went inside his sitting area and opened the laptop. David was not in yet. He checked his emails. A new mail has come from Alandra. He opened the mail and read.

It was an appreciation mail for the technical team for the event handling successfully. It was sent to Mike and David. He felt happy. He reverted back to the mail with a reply all thanking Alandra. He then got an out of office mail. It was from David. David was on urgent leave. Mike believed that David is still sad about Kelly's decision of leaving the city.

He thought of grabbing a coffee and a roll. So he headed towards the cafeteria.

As usual, he ran into Catherine. I sometimes feel she sees my skype status and comes into the cafeteria same time when my status is away. Maybe I am overthinking. Mike thought.

She is dressed in high waist pants and a formal shirt and blazer. Mike waved her.

He went near her and said "Hey"

"Hey Mike"

"You are dressed all formally. Anything special?"

"Ya. I have to meet actress Samantha…She is organizing a charity event for RTFG Foundation and I am part of her event team. So need to meet her and discuss the schedule."

"Oh ok. So when you will be back to the office?"

Catherine thought for a minute and then replied "Not sure."

They went to the cafeteria counter to place the order when the guy at the counter informed them that the kitchen is closed for cleaning and they will need to wait for 30 minutes.

Catherine looked at the time and then told "Hey Mike. I was wondering if we can go to the chocolicious café nearby. I have heard they have quite a variety of amazing coffee."

"Sure. Anyways our coffee date is pending.." 'He winked.

Catherine smiled and said "Lolz... it's just a coffee, not a coffee date…"

They went downstairs and went to the café chocolicious which was situated across the road.

They reached the café. It was pretty empty since it was mid-morning. They took the center table.

There was a menu card kept on the table.

Mike looked at Catherine and asked playfully "So what is it Catherine…Coffee, Tea or…."

"How cheesy Mike. I will have an affogato. What about you?"

"A latte for me," Mike replied.

Mike called the server and ordered the drinks and some sandwiches.

Catherine checked her phone and saw some message. While replying to the messages she asked "So?"

"So"

"Did you hear about the model....what was her name...The one who fell on the ramp…"

"Her name is Kelly and she didn't fell but she was dodged by the showstopper's hand."

"Ya...But do you know she left the job? Can you believe it? I mean who leaves such a job with so good salary, lavish lifestyle because of one show.

She could have got another chance."

Mike a bit shocked replied calmly "Maybe she might be wanting to do something else in her career."

"Bullshit. she was the top model of the company till the last show. How can anyone give up such a position? I would get a panic attack If I have to do something like that."

"Anyways. let's talk about something. Where are you from basically?"

"I am from Miami."

"Wow. I always loved beaches."

"Really. Maybe someday we can plan a getaway with the team to Miami then. I have bought a very good beach house back there. You will love it."

"Wow, Catherine. A beach house at home town, a penthouse in New York. Not bad. I am really impressed."

I wondered how did she afford this within the span of 3 years of her job at XYZ. I guessed she sensed the sarcasm as she drifted from the topic.

"Enough about me. Where are you from?"

"I am from Texas."

"wow..by the way, next week I am flying to Los Angeles for an event," Catherine said excitedly

"Wow...LA…Hollywood and all."

"Ya there is an event organized by our company and I am just a small part of it. Actually, Samantha is the lead for the show and I am managing her work."

"Wow..the event will be huge since it's in LA and Samatha is the lead."

" Yeah, kind of."

She again gave a one-liner reply.

"Here comes our coffee."

Great timing. Mike thought.

They had coffee and then moved back to the office.

Catherine POV

Mike is quite nice and adorable but he is still a good guy. I don't think I am ready to tell him about my life and secrets. Moreover, I feel he judges me already. Lucas might not be a good guy but he is best for me. But I really like Mike a lot. But I know it won't be possible for me to get out of my relationship with Lucas on my own. I owe him a lot of money. I wish somehow Lucas leave me saying he found someone else. But that means all the luxury and benefits will go then. I am not yet ready to compromise on this. I have really worked hard all these years. I cannot afford Mike to take over my mind and heart. I need Lucas in my life. But he never made me feel the way Mike does…Damn this is so confusing. I am going nuts.

Mike POV

I really like Catherine. She is smart, beautiful, witty, and fun but sometimes I feel she has the deepest dark secret in her closet. Also, she never talks about her life precisely. Is David right when he says that this girl is nothing but trouble? But she is nice to me most of the time and our kiss..the night we spent together, the intimacy and comfort level we share. Does this mean nothing to her? Is she only using me? Damn this is so confusing. Catherine, why are you so complicated? Why is there Lucas? Why can't you enjoy a minimalist life and get away from all this shit? Why you are acting like a materialistic woman. Maybe my love can bring change to her. But did she really love me? What if she chooses this shitty life over me for the sake of materialistic things and an expensive lifestyle?

Damn, I am going crazy.

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