Moonlit Cafe Novels & Stories

Para bang siya ang sentro ng tanawin, isang larawan ng kalayaan at saya. Pagsapit ng tanghali, huminto sila sa isang maliit na café sa gilid ng daan. Lumang establishment ito na gawa sa bato, may mga paso ng bulaklak na nakasabit sa bawat bintana at amoy na amoy ang tinapay na bagong luto. “Due espressi, per favore,” sabi ni Leonardo sa barista, sabay kindat kay Ysabel.

she said bago ito tumawag ng waiter. “Yes ma’am, what’s your order?” bungad ng waiter pag kalapit nito sa pwesto namin. “Ah, we’ll have two carbonara and fish filet with creamy white sauce, for the drinks one water and one iced tea and for the desserts, we'll have two pieces of mocha cake." Drea ordered. The waiter repeated our order before he excused himself. "Are you sure na kikitain mo si tito?" Dreana asked me while looking at the mirror she's holding. "Yeah, I just want to clarify something Drea. You know me, hindi ako matahimik hanggat hindi ko nalalaman ang totoo."

Isa lamang iyong maliit na café at nang maningkit ang mga mata ko para makita ang loob ay nakita ko ang walang laman nitong mga lamesa. “Ang dali talaga ng buhay kapag mayaman ’no? Lahat ng gusto masusunod, lahat luluhod.” Tumaas ang isang kilay ko nang bumaling ito sa akin at ngitian ako. Mayroon itong inilapag na bento cake sa kamay ko. “Congratulations, you are always welcome to my café. . . Mrs. Montero.” Naiwan akong tulala namalayan ko na lamang na wala na ito nang tawagin ako nang isang crew sa aking stall.

"No need, Brodie. I'm okay brother. I have rent a little pad down the Main St. May coffee shop ito sa baba at pansamantala kong tinitulungan ang may-ari." "Oh, you mean, the Egg Tart Café?" Nagtapo na ang kilay kong nakangiti. "Yes. That's the one, bro." Ngiti niya pabalik at umakbay na siya sa akin. "Have your coffee there every morning. I will serve you the best." Bahagyang tawa niya at ganoon din ako. "Sure is. Carmella loves their Frappuccino and the Egg Tart, of course." "That's good to know." Napailing siyang konti at naging seryoso ulit ang titigan namin. Pareho kaming natahimik.

--- Flashback Tahimik ang buong café habang kumakain sila Moon at Lucas sa isang maliit na table sa sulok. Parang slow motion ang lahat para kay Moon habang pinagmamasdan ang lalaki sa harap niya. Parang kanina lang ay nag-aaway sila, pero ngayon, magkausap na parang matagal nang magkaibigan. O magkasintahan. Pero hindi. May kasunduan lang sila.

Ngayon ay magkasama silang nakaupo sa isang mamahaling café sa Regenshire, ang Lustre, isang high-end café na kilala sa aesthetic interior at exquisite desserts. Ayaw sanang sumama ni Selena nang malamang dito siya dadalhin. Alam niyang hindi biro ang presyo ng mga pagkain dito, lalo na’t kilala siya sa pagiging praktikal o kuripot, ayon kay Ophelia.

Ang puso ko, halos sumabog sa tuwa. Pagpasok namin sa loob, naamoy ko agad ang aroma ng kape na specially roasted para sa café. Ang mga staff, naka-uniform na classy black and white na may golden pin ng logo. Para akong nananaginip. "Leonard," sambit ko habang nakatingin sa paligid, "ang ganda—ang ganda sobra. This is not just a café, this is home." Lumapit si Leonard, inabot ang dalawang tasa ng cappuccino at iniabot ang isa sa akin. "First coffee, first memory. Cheers, my love."

MOONLIGHT CAFE has been flooded by plenty of orders for the next three days and it made Blythe the busiest person again. She was starting to bake her goods at five in the morning and finished it by nine or sometimes ten o'clock in the evening... It's been wearisome yet, it saved her from the sadness she's trying to escape since that day. It's a blessing in disguise for her, she doesn't actually find any problem with it. Aside from her list of customers getting wider, she's also mastering her skills further.

I don't want to see any disappointment on their faces. Nasa Cafe Novellà kami. I really liked the ambiance of this place. It was perfect for someone who wants to work and study without being disturbed, kaya lagi akong natambay dito. May small library din sila for someone who likes reading books while having a cup of coffee. “Hey?! Zy?!” Mitea asked and waved her hands to get my attention, so I looked at her for a moment and then continued typing on my laptop.

Nadine suggested. “Did you mean, The Mediterranean? Well, sounds like a good plan. Please do so, Nadine. Thanks for suggesting.” I held my signature pen and played it with my fingers. “Noted, sir. If I may add up, Ma’am Teen also wanted to have a Moonbucks’ limited-edition mug. You could give one to her—filled with her favorite caffè macchiato.” “Is she allowed to drink coffee?” I frowned because Athena had an anemia, and I was worried about her health.