Some relations are so fragmented that respect, consent, space, and commitment are never even discussed, to begin with, or addressed later on. They start out of nowhere and fade into oblivion as quickly as they started, maybe because the individuals involved are clueless or do not want to ask the real questions.
“Kisses & Koffee” by Mounika Kodeboina tells the story of two girls called Kisses & Koffee who fall in love, or at least one of them thinks she did until reality strikes her. It shows how quick judgements and actions make excellent & kind people get hurt with painful memories they must carry all their lives.
Disclaimer: For ages above 18 only.
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Chapter I
“No! This cannot happen!” shouted Koffee, gobsmacked, looking at herself in the mirror. Meanwhile, her mom barged into the room to yell, “It’s already 7.30! You will miss your school!”
Koffee exited the room and picked up her lunchbox and backpack before marching towards the car. Koffee was sixteen years old and pale-skinned, but if asked to describe her, most people in the school would remember her for her long dark burgundy hair, hardworking quality and warm nature.
Chapter II
On her way back home, Koffee recalls how it all started. Two days ago, Koffee went to her tuition as always, and Kissy asked Koffee to stay back for some more time as she had much syllabus left to revise. After all the other students left, Kissy contacted Koffee’s father and informed him that she would be late for an hour or two as she had an exam the very next day, and there were a lot of syllabi left to revise. Post-call, Koffee continued studying; meanwhile, Kissy prepared coffee and food for both of them. This was nothing special, as Kissy always cared for Koffee. In the past, Koffee used to spend her weekends with Kissy watching movies and playing badminton alongside beautiful conversations. She always felt special when she was with Kissy. The way her teacher looked into her eyes made Koffee forget about everything and just pushed her, even more, to be with her. Sometimes, the love bird used to feel jealous of Kissy when Koffee bragged about her.
Chapter III
A few days passed, and Koffee did well in her exams. While everyone was planning their summer vacation, the lovebirds planned to get into a programming workshop so that they could spend the summer together and acquire some practical knowledge too. They requested Koffee to join them, but she denied stating that she had some other plans. On the last day after school, they went to a nearby mall to play soccer and bowling. Later, they ordered a large pizza with coke, cracked some jokes among themselves and left for their homes.
As soon as Koffee reached home, her father was glad to see her happy. He called his wife and asked her to plan a vacation. To which Koffee’s sister shrieked out of excitement, “Snow world!”
Chapter IV
Infuriated, Koffee shouted, “You know what you are? A cheat!”
Acting surprised and trying to hide her smile, Kissy assured, “I never mistreated you as a student, did I? I didn’t know I had feelings for you. You were not like other girls. You are a unique, simple and happy-go-lucky girl, and it was difficult not to like you.”
Thinking about everything that was said, Koffee asked, “Did you miss something?”
Chapter V
Kissy’s office is quite far from their home, but still, she decided to live with Koffee under the same roof. They did almost all things together and even took walks. Whenever Koffee’s parents wanted to visit her, Koffee refused to say she had something or the other in her study.
When they complained, Koffee visited them and expressed that her roommate didn’t like any company. A year passes by, and although Koffee has few friends, she rarely goes out with them. She never invited any of her friends to her place.
Chapter VI
Days before the exams, Koffee realised that without any help, she would be doomed. She couldn’t sleep at night and was worried about the exam. She reached out to the Lovebird to see if she could get any help from her. However, she was recommended to reach out to a boy named Hopester. Thinking that it was just one of those Lovebird’s ideas to hook her up, Koffee declined to reach out to Hopester until the last day. However, with no option left, she visited him at her college.
Turned out he was their classmate, and he laughed when she said that she was studying the same course. Maybe because he never saw her in class. Not even once. However, he promised to help her out only if she agreed to join him for a cup of coffee post the exam. Koffee agreed, and after the exam, they went to a nearby cafe. The first thing he asked was, “Now if you don’t mind, could you tell me what’s bothering you?”
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