It was intentional….

Things became a lot more different the following week. She did not take any off day as suggested but the word of her saving Cynthia spread out like wildfire. She did not expect the story to spread like that. Alya hates attention she expected people to know what happened when Brian carried her in front of everyone, but she was hoping it did not get spread so much. More than that the biggest headache was Tom. He twisted the story to the level that she looked like a flying superhero.

Tom, “ So lady hero how is today?” he walked to Alya’s desk and leaned beside the chair.

Alya, “Is It already breaktime?” She looked at the clock there was still an hour left. She signed what is it with her eyebrows.

Tom grinned he had two cups of coffee with him. “ I heard you like vanilla and caramel mixed coffee.”

Alya quickly grabbed the cup and took a sip, “ That tastes just great thank you so much.”

Tom, “ So you know that day they said this is your favorite coffee. Was it your all-time favorite?”

Alya looked at him and thought, ‘Here is comes another question about me should I give him a treat? This coffee does taste good. ’ “ No, I tasted it here when I moved here.”

Tom looked disappointed it looked like he wanted to get more out of this.

Alya looked at the coffee again enjoying the relaxing smell. “ You know I was not a fan of coffee, but a friend made me like it.”

The information made his eyes twinkle. He took a chair and sat opposite to her putting a big smile in his face. He looked like a kid who just got offered more candy. Alya looked at him with a sarcastic look.

“ The friend was a bit pain, so he made me make the coffee again and again until I get it right. Thus, I got used to the taste coffee more. ”

Tom, “ You did not like coffee before?”

Alya, “ I did not drink coffee that much just occasionally one or two cup. but the more I made coffee I liked the taste and this one is my favorite. The smell is just so relaxing”

Tom, “ friend was ? Are you not in contact with that friend now?”

Alya, “ People grow apart when they are far.”

Tom leaned and put his chin on the desk looking at her he looked like he was feeling sad for her “ I am sorry you had to recount that memory because of me.”

Alya smiled at him, “ I am not sad real life can get people around us go far does not mean we stop being friends. I know he is doing great wherever he is.”

Tom grinned at her and patted her head. “ I better get back. See you in the café tonight?” Alya nodded ‘what is with people and patting my head?’ she shook her head and focused at the screen again.

The day went by quicker after that. Alya looked at the watch it was just a few minutes before closing time. She closed the device and put on her long coat. She took a glance on her phone her hair looked messy the top bun she had made had a few hair coming out of it. She quickly took her bag and ran to the washroom. She looked at her tired looking face. She bent down and washed her face. “ Well this looks better then before.” She looked up frowned at her hair it looks messier a few drops of water made some of the strands wet. Alya opened her hair and quickly ran her fingers in to make it look more presentable. “Well I think this is good for now.” Alya walked out of the washroom and went to the lift clicking her phone she did not notice that it went up instead of down. She looked up and looked at the lift button her mouth opened “ Stupid me.” She slapped her head to click on the right button. The lift doors opened, and Brian walked in. Aiden was right behind him. Alya slowly slipped back and greeted him.

‘It might be just me, but Aiden looks pissed off on me these days.’ She thought she quickly looked back to her phone.

Brian, “ You are going late today.”

Alya, “Ah yes I wanted to finish the slides before I go for the weekends.” He just nodded. At this she looked at both of them for a bit longer. The atmosphere looks more intense then usual. She thought ‘ Did something bad happen?’ She made a mental note to ask Tom about it. ‘ Should I ask Helea about it ?’ she shook her head ‘ no Tom is better Helea might be in a problem if I inquire.’

She looked back at her phone. The lift doors opened they walked out quickly Alya backed down a bit and walked slowly she did not think it was wise to be close to them in this mood. Brian’s shoulders look more tensed he was talking about something really fast and quick. The car came to pick them up. Brian turned and looked at gate his eyes fell on Alya who just came out the door stopped in her tracks their eyes meet. She bowed her head a bit to say farewell. He looked away and got in the car. The car sped off quickly

Alya scratched her head, “Well that was awkward something is definitely wrong. I hope it is not serious.”

Blue’s Café:

In a corner table Alya sat with Tom and Liam she kept on popping cheese puffs in her mouth. Tom looked extremely happy.

Alya, “ Did something happen?”

Liam, “ I think he got a good story to share.”

Alya, “ Really I would like to hear that.”

Helea joined their table and opened her upper collar button she looked stressed about something, “ New story let me join I need a distraction as well.”

Alya, “ Everything alright? Where is Aiden?”

Helea, “ He will be late he had somewhere urgent to go.” Alya wanted to confirm that but closed her mouth ‘Maybe it is better not to put her into more stress’ she thought popping more cheese puffs in her mouth.

Tom grinned and broke the silence. “So, guess who will join us today?”

Helea, “ Someone we know?” Tom grinned and looked up he looked for someone he waved at a direction. They all looked at the same direction. Megan, she was walking towards them she held Fionn’s hand. A smile automatically came to her face. ‘I wonder how she asked him out?’ Alya thought looking at them. They joined the table and recounted the days how Megan asked out Fionn.

Helea, “ Well you did work too many over time. It was s unlike you.”

Megan, “ I know it was Tom.” Tom shook his head that he did not let out a lot of details

Helea bought a sneaky look in her face, “ Are you saying there are more details? Now I am curious.”

Liam raised his hand grinning “Me too.” Alya raised her hand as well, “ Same here this will be fun to hear.”

Fionn looked at Alya, “ Oh we meet before.”

Alya nodded and smiled at him, “ I did not think you will remember me. I still owe you for the coffee.” She explained to everyone what happened on that day.

Megan looked at both of them, “ eeeeh even Sarah knew about us?”

“Sorry it was not intentional I was just in the place before you came.” She smiled apologetically.

They spent the rest of the night laughing and teasing Megan. Suddenly Helea’s phone rang she excused herself to leave for urgently. Everyone took that as a cue to leave for the night.

Alya yawned,‘ I will sleep longer in tomorrow.’ She suddenly remember something and motioned Tom to walk with her a little behind.

“ Hey, did something serious happen today at the office? I saw Aiden and Mr. Heimlich looking tensed and now Helea left in a hurry as well.” she toned her voice down.

Tom, “ You mean you do not know? It is a big topic for gossip now.” She shook her head in a negative answer.

“ They say that the truck which almost ran over Miss Cynthia was intentionally planned.”

Alya felt a cold water was put on her. “ Are you serious? This is ……” she could not finish her sentence. Tom motioned her to stay quiet and pointed at Megan.

She nodded back. “ Please tell me if you hear something more.”

Tom grinned at her, “ What is in it for me?” she did not reply only winked at him.