Café and souvenir simsA Story by Tasi83The four of them were sitting in a moderately
trendy, yet pleasant and cozy Café. Two women and two men. At first glance, they could even have been each
other's spouses. They looked as if they had stepped out of a popular and
well-loved TV series in life, where almost everyone has immaculately bright,
snow-white teeth and artificial grins, and where they whistle at life's
unexpected difficulties or trials. "Seriously, kids!" We're not kidding!
When did you do it for the first time? But no nonsense or side talk! Just the
plain truth, if I may ask! " asked a tanned lady with an extremely exotic
appearance, befitting a supermodel, as naturally as if she just wanted to ask a
passerby the time. "Oh, don't be silly, dear!" Adrienne
threw at him. Another bombshell blonde who had legs so long and slender under
the table, even when she straightened up, like a Swedish mannequin. "I
think it's very silly to ask such a thing!" And anyway, we'll all be
crossing the second X before long. Doesn't it really matter who was with whom
first?! " his chirping, melodious voice has lost none of its melodiousness and
sophistication over the years, yet there is fear and caution hidden in it. "Hey, kids!" Then I'll start! - took on
the honorable task as a challenge to be fulfilled by a macho, athletically
elegant man, whose beard also endowed the wearer with a certain Latino
temperament. "Wow!" My friend! Because you think
you're so damn smart! We?! " the other man, also extremely handsome, with a
striking face and hairstyle, behaved as if he was offended, or at least treated
his friend's thoughtless statement as an ultimatum. - Boys! Boys! Stop! We're just not going to get
upset over such trifles! We are all cultured, grown-up people! I'm already a
mom, and if I remember correctly, you will be too! So what? What's the point of
fighting? Let's try to chat calmly and calmly! At the thoughtfully serious and calm woman's voice,
the two necked macho men became sheepish at the same time and became obedient,
like two obedient little lambs. "OK Baby!" Then get off your a*s! Who was
the first person with whom that particular thing actually happened? asked the
athletic man curiously. "Oh, already!" Don't you think, Andriska,
that this is part of private life? Angela will tell you when she feels ready!
Adrienn immediately defended one of her best friends. "No problem, my dear friend!" I'll tell
you! If only it depends on it! Tomi was my first! Right after the graduation
banquet! Among the other members of the company, there was cheerfulness
and laughter. - Oh no! Are you serious?! Is that Tommy?! What was
so special about that a*****e that made you so buzzed? . asked the other man,
who was called Miki. "Well... I don't even know..." he
daydreamed for a moment. - I think he was such a good-natured fellow... clumsy,
a bit unfortunate, yet when you talked to him, he got drunk just by his voice.
He had such a… poetic voice. Do you understand this? - he looked at the
company, as if he expected approval and consent from everyone. "How else is it correct?" Well that's
ridiculous! I think that guy was such an idiot! He was constantly polite,
flattering, and spouting stupid poems. "Oh, weren't they talking about the guy from
Mangalica who could get away with anything?" "But, but!" Exactly! I think such a
person is pure fire! "Don't say that about him, because you too
could end up in a similar situation!" - the extravagant lady immediately
took to her determined, ready-to-fight defense. "Noah, noah!" Melinda is in love! Kids!
Bake here! Aunt Melinda is in love! " Adrienn raised her voice and started
gesticulating a little more with her polished, immaculate nails. "It's not about that at all!" I know
we're just joking! So what?! - he blushed, and this made his insides burn on
fire. - Okay darling! As you wish! So what? How was your
Tomika in bed? " again, that murderous irony that can ruin the lines of even
the most pleasant conversations at any time. "Hey girls!" Aren't you going to fight
each other already? Let me make the mud cocktail! Andris giggled with good
taste. "Put yourself out!" That's out of the
question! Let's get on with it! - turned back in the direction of her friend
Adrienn, who was dying of curiosity to find out all the juicy details about her
friend's sexual habits. " I would rather say that it was at the same time a
childlike adolescent fervor, yet a fantastic feeling! - he blushed again, but
this time he didn't mind. In fact! It was as if he was even proud of this
memory. "So that's how it happened?" - his
girlfriend looked at him questioningly. "Why?" What do you think I should have
done?! He looked so sad and orphaned when the waltz was over! He was almost
totally in despair! - Just because someone is hopelessly unlucky, you
shouldn't compensate everyone with sex! "I absolutely refuse this!" I made that
decision, and even now I confess that it was indeed the right decision! By the
way - if you are so curious - I can tell you that I also told my husband about
it, and he didn't mind at all! "Well... I don't mean to be offensive, my
dear, but I don't think your husband was a saint either!" "Remove this right now!" " Melinda looked
at her friend seriously, almost threateningly. The air seemed to be filled with
the smell of gunpowder threatening to explode. And the two men smiled widely that two female
acquaintances of theirs fell for each other like this. "What are you laughing at?" Melinda
noticed the reaction of the two men. It's a good thing, because otherwise she
might have messed up her friend's immaculately styled hairstyle. "Nothing baby!" Really… nothing! " as if
both machos had lost their courage at the same time when faced with warlike
Amazons. "Let me ask, just out of curiosity, how well
did you really know Tomi?" - his sharp, serious gaze saw her as she
crawled from one to the other. "See?" Well, this is exactly the
expression I expected well in advance! "Melinda!" Do not do this! Super gas!
Why? For example, how well did you know him?! You don't think you have a fart!
Your little mouth has been here for about half an hour! " the old girlfriend
felt that she could carry old wounds, which suddenly came to the surface. "I don't think it was just me!" Maybe we
all made mistakes... - he thought for a moment, as if the burden of the whole
world was weighing on his shoulders. "We should have welcomed him
in!" We should have loved and protected them against such small-scale
scumbags as, say, Lacika or Zoli! "Are you still talking?" You're pathetic!
Who was it that laughed so hard the house would explode when the naked mother Tomika
kissed the dirty green linoleum floor? Who liked this? Who didn't do anything
to prevent this?! Don't you dare tell me that you were such a damn great saint
or a good angel, as you are trying to save yourself now. he answers angrily. "Well, dear ladies!" Aren't we just going
to get into each other's hair because of things that happened in the past?
We're not in kindergarten, are we?! " Andris tries to save what can be saved. "Andriska!" Keep your mouth shut because
I'm going to shut you up! he looks at her hostilely. "Children!" Let's stop for a long moment!
Let's all take a deep breath and discuss, as people of culture, how it really
happened? All three look at each other. They think, ponder
over the dead. - If you want to know, only Tomi had so much elegance
and poise that he dared to go against the arrogant idiot's decisions. We are
flattened like the pitiful lambs in the grass. " Melinda's every sentence gives
a strong sense that she is struggling with an inner sense of guilt. "Do you remember when there was that Stefi
affair?" He also bought flowers and chocolates! I never understood what
Laura had to do with it all? "You can't be that deaf!" Just put the
little details together! Maybe Tomi meant more to Laura, or she was close to
him, but she didn't show her feelings. "Well, I would argue with that, my friend,
because everyone knew that Laura likes Ádám." It wasn't by chance that he
danced with her at the prom! Maybe they even clicked on it. Who knows?! " I know that Tom was deeply saddened that the
scorned and exalted Stefike didn't even say thank you for the name day wishes.
Instead, his idiot girlfriend protected him and put up a front for him. I think
Stefike was also a spoiled, hysterical woman! It's better that he went back to
Italy. "I agree with that!" But the question
arises, did Tomi really just want to greet him on his name day, or did he want
a little more than that? he sipped his drink. - Come on! Tomi was a much more romantic guy than
to immediately wipe Stefike off. Although I would have liked to see what her
first kiss would have been like! " You won't believe it, but a person's life is
definitely organically determined by childhood and adolescence, because in
every life cycle there is some defining spiritual quality that is organically
integrated into the subconscious! - Well! Enough! No need for psycho blabla! We got
it! Tomika started on Stefike, who was mean and calculating, and so before
anything could happen, she threw and got rid of the unfortunate guy. " At the graduation banquet, I think he changed
radically! They remembered that he went aside with the literature teacher and
they talked together all night long! I wonder what the party was about? "Who the hell cares what they talked
about!" What I do know is that I downed eight tequila cocktails in a row
and still won the bet because I could handle the drink. I think Tomika has been
abstinent ever since. "Maybe he's right!" It is not good for a
person to self-destructively destroy himself for the sake of fun or a party. It
would have been nice to run into him for a coffee or something, don't you
think?! - Here we go! St. Johanna has spoken again! Adrienn
sneered. "Why?" Nothing wrong with that! The company didn't even notice that at the other
table, right next to them, an elegant, sporty gentleman in a jacket and an
incredibly attractive lady were also talking to each other, and they were about
to leave when the lady bent down to adjust her strappy sandals. "Just look over there?" What tempting
sandals that model chick has! - asked Adrienn almost immediately, and it looked
like she was going to die with the desire to buy one just like it later. - I think a woman can be attractive even if she
doesn't buy expensive, high-quality things. - testified Melinda, who in turn
began to examine the man with a familiar face. "Maybe I'm wrong, but I
would recognize this face out of a thousand!" Do you know who this is?! he
asked everyone. " I think he's a world-class soccer player, or a
rich lawyer, or maybe a businessman! Adrienne stated. "No, you fool!" Well, our Tom! He's
become fantastically handsome, and how he's lost weight! Do you think we should
thank him? "Why not!" There's nothing wrong with
that, is there?! After all, we didn't suck it or suck it as much as the others!
- he sipped his drink and immediately stood up. She adjusted her clothes and
prepared to greet her old acquaintance. "What the hell are you doing?" Sit back
now! " Melinda's grip on Adrienn's thin, tanned wrist became a little stronger.
They used to say that you will find your place later. "Don't be such a scary little girl!" We
go to him with a friendly bow, and he will surely be happy to see familiar
faces. I'll try it! Come now or stay! The two male members of the company nodded in
agreement. "Hey, sorry to bother you, but we know each
other, right?" he walked over to the other table. "Do you remember me
Tomika?" " a wide charming grin, as if anything could be easily handled
with it. "Hi… Adrienne!" This is... a pleasant
surprise... - Tomi's every movement is stiff, aloof, as if he wants to hide
something, but out of politeness he already considers the situation and
introduces his girlfriend. - Introducing my girlfriend... Dr. Zsófia Zalai. -
He deliberately emphasizes the doctor, as if he were a privileged figure. At
the same time, he was quite shaken by the cold, since he still vividly
remembered those small-scale, murderous pranks in which Adrienn's hand was also
involved. Tomi's girlfriend politely held out her delicate
swan hand and gave a friendly, direct, diplomatic smile. - Hello! I'm glad to meet you! I've heard a lot
about you! "Ouch!" I hope it's all beautiful and
good! he blurted out for a moment. "Your sandals and your dress are
fantastic!" "Well... thank you very much... you can't
complain either!" "Don't be sorry for holding you up!" You
must have been about to leave... Melinda is here too! Melinda! - she said back
to her blushing, totally embarrassed friend. - Come here! Melinda got up from the table, so ashamed,
cautiously, as if they wanted to publicly embarrass her or make fun of her. She
blushed again in respect, and now she felt awkward, because she could feel the
old romantic feelings rising inside her. "Hi Tommy!" This surprise! he said.
"I certainly wouldn't have recognized you at first!" You look fantastic! It was now time for Tomi to greet his pretty
girlfriend. Even now, when he politely extended his hand, he found it hard to
believe that his old classmate could date such a bombshell. "Hi, nice to
meet you!" I'm Melinda! "Hi, I'm Erika!" I'm really glad! The old classmate's behavior seemed to have
radically changed. Ominously, he became quiet, taciturn, and introverted, like
when he was constantly beaten at school as a child. "I'm so happy that we were finally able to get
together after so many years!" " Melinda said this with forced politeness,
but in fact jealous envy was hidden in her because she was the very first to
announce to the country and the world after the graduation banquet that if
anyone, then Tomika will definitely never be able to find a balanced
relationship in her life, and lo and behold now he was totally wrong. "...And what flight are you on?" asked
Tomi half-heartedly. "Well... the four of us just sat down to talk
about the good old days!" You know how it goes. he flashed his sharp
smile. His manipulation is a first-class, diabolical tool, while Melinda rolled
her eyes blushing all the while, because her heart was racing more and more and
she felt unable to control herself. "Melinda!" Dear girlfriend! You can also
speak boldly! He also burns with the desire to say something nice! So! Now is
the right time, because who knows if we'll make it again in life. "I... I'm sincerely sorry... if... at that
time... we hurt you..." her voice trembled, as if she was cold, shuddering
from the truth. Tomi looked at him seriously, thoughtfully, and was
grateful that he had said that. "My little mother!" What the hell are you
apologizing for?! Maybe you robbed a bank or robbed someone? " Melinda still
didn't understand what it was all about. Perhaps Melinda apologized to Tomi on
behalf of everyone for betraying her, taking advantage of her vulnerable
weakness, or abusing her friendship. "Just imagine!" We're having a baby! -
announced Erika solemnly, and she was truly beaming with happiness. Adrienn couldn't spit or swallow when she heard the
good news, while Melinda's world collapsed. What did you imagine? What did you
hope for? How can you fall in love again with someone who will soon have a
child of his own? What a pathetic, ridiculous attempt to get a boyfriend? "Well... I sincerely congratulate you..."
he blurted out after a few minutes. - Thank you very much! Erika answered. - Then we'd
go... - Tomi politely helped her beloved out of the chair, and although the
pretty lady showed no signs of pregnancy, her radiance revealed everything.
Tomi stayed a few minutes. - Then I'll leave it to you... - Adrienn's new
rescue idea turned out to be a good idea, maybe now they can exchange a few
words. When they were alone, Tomi and Melinda looked at
each other like wolf eyes, staring at each other like people who have been
without each other for so many years that when they are given the opportunity
to meet again, they start to behave a bit like wild strangers or passers-by. - What's up with you? - began Tomi. "Thank you." I feel good! - lied. - Look! So many years have passed and… I have tried
to find the real one… nothing has worked out in my life… - he was very upset. Tommy went there. He hugged her tenderly, trying to
comfort her. "You have nothing to be ashamed of!" I'm
sure there's someone in this life just waiting for you! Melinda liked this kind of tenderness and
sensitivity so much. Who knows how long he hasn't been part of it. He stretched
his neck carefully; she gently touched his mouth with her lips. He kissed her
because this was what his restless heart told him. "I... I'm so sorry... I didn't mean
to..." he trailed off. "It's okay... listen... I sincerely wish you
to find happiness!" Until then, we'll keep talking! You know my home
number, right?! "Yes… of course!" "Okay!" Then we will find a time when we
can talk! Excuse me, but now I really have to go... - with that, Tomi adjusted
his sporty, elegant jacket, smiled encouragingly at his former classmate, and
stepped out into the world. © 2023 Tasi83 |
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Added on May 16, 2023 Last Updated on May 16, 2023 Tags: contemporary, epic, short prose, prose short story, narrative AuthorTasi83Budapest, Budapest, HungaryAboutI was born on November 30, 1983 in Budapest! I studied Hungarian history at ELTE-TFK, BTK; history teacher. I'm editing ebooks! So far, I have published my volumes on Publió and Publishdrive as.. more..Writing
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