The first sip of coffee is strong in taste, if you add milk and sugar it gives a sweet pleasure and more aromatic taste. Just like in life, a young girl named Canary Lienne has her first sip of coffee, like a bitter taste of life as she grew as an orphan. Striving to reach for her dreams, she met along people who added flavors to her bland life.
Samuel, who has faced a monotonous life, being excellent and having everything on the palm of his hands, felt so dull and exhausting. An unexpected meeting smells so sweet and tempting, he met this girl who when tears fell still smiles brightly. A unique taste unknown to him, fate seems to play over him, he met her again when his cousin Simone requested him to be their guardian. Having the mindset of a businessman, he grabs that opportunity to know more about Canary. Attraction between them is inevitable, that is why he pursued and waited for Cana to be ready and confessed his feelings to her.
The story revolves around the growth of the characters from teenagers turning to adults as they enter their coming of age. Along with the anxieties and new found responsibilities as they slowly enter independence, Cana who has been an easy-going one has decided to straighten her path. She longs for a familial love, although the adoptive family has treated her as the youngest daughter she can still feel the missing piece in her life. Her path only has herself to persevere. Together with encounters along the way, growing up and realizations, a coffee still gives a warm cup of pleasure!
[This chapter has been added as of 09.11.2022] Hello Airiii here! I will gladly appreciate if you leave comments and review after this chapter. Also please read my completed story 'Barrett: Heart of Promise' also published here in Goodnovel.
"LOVE" For others, it is a necessity in life. It is something important that they can't live without, and others that see it like trash and trample it so easily. To me, it is something unknown for myself, is it essential for me? Or is it a luxury which I can never afford? I always acted so freely, and didn't think much of worries around my surroundings. Never did I know... That one day, I will be saying these words. "I tried to wait but it's painful... If loving is like this... Crushing me, and losing who I am... I don't want to love anymore." "If I have to be selfish and chain you near me so that I'll never lose you then I would." Will this love be fruitful? Is it all worth it? Can I all be whole again? ~~~~ As the school bell rings, the students start to settle down and wait for their teacher to enter the classroom. " I hope we can sit together this time," a girl with soft reddish long hair told the student across from her. "Yeah, I really want to, in middle school we al
*Oh my! My! My! Oh my! My! My! Ah, my phone is ringing. "Hello?" [Ah! Kiddo! I can't make it right now, sorry but can we go the following day? I have an urgent thing to attend to, so sorry! I'll buy your favorite white chocolate! Bye!] Call ended. Curse you brother Ruel for ditching me. "Ah, it can't be helped...but it was not white, it's dark chocolates elder cousin" Disappointment flooded me, still, I decided to enter alone and charge into the café. "Excuse me, I have a reservation here." I approached the staff and he led me to a table for two. "Ah, I would be taking one seat only." I said. "Ah, but these are a couples seat reservation and must be used once your companion happens to come later?" he asked, stabbing my heart. Well he doesn't know my situation right now. "Ah no, it was only me. Then I'll just use it alone" What a waste, I am planning to come here again tomorrow, but the reservation is for a couple. What do I expect, it's from a couple as well. Good thing that
Time stopped. This is dangerous. Is that what we call a killer smile? Demn, he is not good for my heart. It is I, whom he said finally laughing but his smile seems something else that just made my heart pound. "Wha- mister are you trying to trick me? You'll be called a cradle snatcher if you try to hook me with you!" "You are quite brazen, earlier you are praising then suddenly dropping me. How could you do that to me? These kids nowadays... You're just like my cousin." "Hahaha! Just kidding mister I do appreciate your advice! You’re a tease too!" Making the awkward situation pass. “ Here's your order sir” Luckily, the waiter served a slice of strawberry cheesecake that broke the silence. I knew that cake, it brought my attention and forgot about the earlier situation, that was the one that Mia is talking about. I would love to try it but it's quite pricey than the other cakes. So I just ordered my usual ones, but never thought it would have a bitter taste. Though I love dark ch
The flowers are blooming, even the cold wind can't stop them from standing and showing off their beauty. A few children run and play on the ground. Family and friends are gathered. As she walks along the path, she turns around and freely runs like it was only her. "Brother Samuel! Look! The leaves are falling as the wind blows, it looks like a scene in those dramas!" Cana turns around and freely runs and jumps excitedly. *click He captures several poses of Cana as she freely runs and happily plays. He slowly smiles and looks carefully at the screen. "Beautiful..." "What's beautiful? Did you take a picture of the flowers and leaves?" suddenly she was in front of her. He immediately closed the screen and placed the phone in his pocket. "Yes, it's been a while since I went to a park, it's quite refreshing to be here." he replied and patted her head as usual and signaled to follow him, they sat at the empty table and chair. "You bought quite a lot brother Samuel, are you that hungr
Another vacation has been set and the day of the awaited trip has come, it was an out of town trip to a hot spring resort. Through Samuel’s recommendation, they were able to book a small villa for free since it was a relative who endorsed them for the accommodation and the stay. Thus, the four of them traveled, the three teenagers who had been exhausted due to the sleepless nights of reviewing for the exams are now full of energy anticipating their arrival at the spring resort. "Cana look at this, they also have a canopy in this room!" Mia excitedly called as they explored the rooms upstairs. They have less expectations because of the free accommodation, but the villa seems to be bigger and even looks more modern with the bright interiors and fancy looking fixtures and furniture. "I have researched what young girls like so I chose this villa among the others that has been recommended by the manager." Samuel proudly whispered to his cousin as they watched both girls enjoy and explore
Cana felt a bit hot and she started to remove her blanket, she slowly stretched her arm and yawned. "Ah, it was a good sleep!" while rubbing her eye she slowly looks at the window and realizes that it was already gloaming outside. "Oh no! I overslept!" She immediately got up, and was confused about how she got in to her room. Looking at the other side where Mia’s bed is empty, although confused she decided to get up and prepare herself to go out. After washing up her face, she changed her clothes to an oversized shirt and rolled the sleeves to two folds, then tucked in the hem in her partial-length trousers, then wore plain white sneakers, when all set she grabbed a cap and headed out of the room. The interior of the villa is simple yet giving a cozy ambience, she looks more around to notice the beautiful light emitted as the remaining rays of the setting sun enters the living room. As her vision reached downstairs, she saw a silhouette by the glass window. “ Was that brother Samue
The two of them were walking on the side road, stopping by each stall and playing. He watches her as she enjoys the night market. "I still haven't seen Simone and Mia, are they fine or are they lost already?" Cana said as she searched for them. It is a bit crowded so it's hard to see other pairs. "Come here, you'll be bumped by others." Samuel called and when she turned her head, she really crashed into someone. Luckily he immediately catches her, preventing to fall. Cana’s heart raced at the closeness and the warmth felt relief as he supported her. The pair of women apologized for the incident and left. "I told you... Just stay by my side and don't wander around." "Thank you..." her cheeks flushed for her clumsiness, embarrassed he held her hand and led to a less crowded area. She wonders why they are leaving the path and goes to a nearby park and tells her to sit at the bench. "Brother Samuel, aren't we looking for the others, why are we sitting here when we haven't gone half of
Upon seeing the face she’s been longing for, she immediately runs towards him and forgets the earlier argument with her adviser. “Brother Samuel!” as she jumps, Samuel in reflex catches her and hugs her back. It was warm, she was happy to see him. Recently, it has been stressing her out and doing a lot of things. The requirements needed for Caloan University are quite hectic and too much work. Plus, Teacher Lim who was supposed to help her doubted her capability to enter the university. She has been discussing her application during the interview, however it was futile. She regretted that she didn’t ask any of her cousins or her aunt to come with her during the counselling. Luckily, Doctor Shawn - - - Mia’s mother was there to back her up and the principal also came along the way. [He will really judge me since I don’t have outstanding grades] she felt disappointed in herself with this matter. “Cana, it's been a while.” It was Samuel. She got back to the current situation and t