Choco Choco Latte นิยาย & เรื่องราว

Magmamadaling araw na sa mga sandaling iyon at katulad niya ay gusto ko ring humigop ng mainit na maiinom sa mga oras na iyon. When we got inside the coffee shop, Ashton and I immediately ordered our drinks. Instead of coffee, choco laté na lang ang inorder ko at siya naman ay brewed coffee. He also ordered a cheesecake and carrot cake for both of us. Pagkatapos kuhanin ng waiter ang order namin ay umalis na agad ito sa aming harapan. The coffee shop was quiet and there were just a few customers who were enjoying sipping their coffee while chatting with the person they are with.

Sa wakas, may ilang minuto silang pahinga. Nasa gilid sila ng isang lumang coffee vending machine sa hallway, malapit sa staff lounge. Amoy plastik at kape ang paligid. Si Lucas, kahit nanlalata na, ay umakbay sandali sa makina at pinindot ang button para sa chocolate drink. “Alam kong ayaw mo ng kape,” sambit ni Lucas, habang iniaabot ang paper cup kay Alyssa. “Hot choco na lang. Pwede pa rin sa buntis, ‘di ba?”

Sa kalagitnaan ng paglaban ko sa antok, nakarinig ako ng isang pamilyar na boses. "Hi. White choco mocha, stir whip, less ice." "Name for the cup, ma'am?" "Samsara." Nagising na lamang bigla ang diwa ko. Lalo na nang magtama ang tingin namin ni Samsara. Anong ginagawa niya rito?

” bulalas ko. ”Kailan ka pa nagkape?” bisto ni Mama. ”Oh, anong flavor ang gusto ninyo?” tanong sa amin ni Atty. Ivy na masyadong obvios na s****p. ”`Yung hindi mapait!” sabi ko. ”Ako isang Americano” sabi ni Mama. “Isang french Vanila para sa `kin.” sabi ni Atty. Louie. “Okay, will a mocha latte be okay for you, Josh?”

“So, you're a regular customer to Zelicas’ café, Hideo? I thought you don't like coffee? You had a sudden change of heart?” Nagtatakang tanong ni Tito Hiroshi kay Hideo kaya naman napakagat na ako sa aking labi dahil mali palang sabihing regular customer ko ito at hindi pala siya mahilig sa kape. “Well, I still don't like coffee… but their café actually offers other drinks— like Matcha, that's why I usually go there to buy one…”

Bahala na nga siya. “By the way, at espresso and house specialty, I prefer one Irish Cream Breve and one Mac Breve. In Irish Cream Breve, it has an Irish Cream Syrup espresso and frothy half and half. In the Chocolate Mac Breve, it has a sweet choco. Macadamia nut syrup, rich in espresso and steamed half and half.” Dinuro niya ang kaniyang noo gamit ang kanang hintuturo. “Bear in mind that the drinks and donuts I've mumbled were extraordinary delicate, far from expiration date, and especially, it should be clean and presentable. Do you understand, Ms. Ricafrente?” Napatango naman ako sa kaniyang bilin.

I ordered Matcha Green Tea Latte. Matcha has a stronger caffeine in it but coffee’s much stronger, so let’s say in between ang matcha. I think. Habang iniinay matapos ang inumin ‘ko, naupo lang ako sa pwestong napili ‘ko at nagbasa. Ganoon din ang ginawa ‘ko nang matawag ang pangalan ‘ko para kunin ang inumin. Nagawa ‘ko na ang lahat, namemorize ‘ko na ang mga terms at definitions, ang mga gamot, ang mga type ng tools maski ang dapat ‘di kabisaduhin nakabisado ‘ko.

Napataas ako ng kilay at napatingin ako sa kanya. Tumigil siya sa ginagawa niya at tiningnan din ako. "I changed my mind." Napakurap ako. "Sir?" "I want coffee." Napapitlag ang kamay ko. Talaga ba? Pero hindi pa tapos ang sermon niya. "Not that cheap excuse of a coffee you made earlier," dagdag pa niya. "Go to Nero's. I want a large iced white mocha, with oat milk, no whip, one shot of espresso on top. And don't forget the cinnamon powder."

"Sandali, be. Naglalakad na ko papunta dyan. Wait lang." "Okay. Dalian mo gusto ko na mag-hot choco bangag na bangag na ako sa antok" sabi ko habang nakatitig sa estante ng mga crepe cake at iba pang pastries. Mukhang masarap lahat ng naka-display ngayon ha? Hot chocolate lang naman ang ino-order ko palagi sa coffee shop pero iba ang gusto ng dila ko ngayon. Double sweetness ata ang kailangan ko. Isa pa, hindi rin ako umiinom ng kape.

“Maybe your lady needs a cup of coffee or tea to accompany the cheese tart?” “No, I’m not going on a date. My secretary tends to work through lunch, so I will bring her something.” “That is sweet,” she replied with a smile. “Still, that did not answer my question. Do you want a coffee or tea for her as well?” “Mocha latte for her but please just give one shot,” Javier answered, recalling how she had told him, once or twice, how she took her coffee. Unlike himself, she could not take too much caffeine or else it would give her a headache. “And I will take my coffee black. No milk, no sugar.”