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Jonathon Brent BOT 31-Dec-21 05:13 AM
God he was tired, his body ached, he couldn't remember the last time he had a decent night sleep, he would be glad when this contract was signed and finished, be glad when he actually had a moment to himself instead of being bombarded from people on different ends of the spectrum, not that he should be complaining...Hell he should be happy, he was busy, he was bringing in good income, his business was booming...but fuck he was tired. His shoes clicked as he round the corner of the block he was walking down, he decided against driving today..frankly he was sick of sitting in traffic, that and the air would do him good, would wake him up before he spent another day behind his mahogany desk. His shoes clicked as he walked, his pale blue suit snug against his frame, the white shirt he wore beneath was unbuttoned slightly at the top, his tie in his pocket disregarded there until he needed it later. His eyes caught the sign for the familiar coffee shop, one he regularly visited before work, pushing the door open he was instantly hit with the smell of roasted coffee beans and god it hit him right in the gut. The smell tantalise every nerve ending he had..especially when he was so tired.
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He stepped forward into the cafe more his eyes falling to the young girl behind the counter and he found himself smiling, he was glad she was here, she was always so happy, so care free, she always knew how to brighten up his morning.. " Morning..." His rough deep voice rang out as he walked to the counter leaning on it lightly. " Usual please...add extra shots of coffee would you please, feel like I'm gonna need it today..."
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Emily Jonas BOT 31-Dec-21 07:55 AM
It was a usual busy day for Emily. She has been working here for past 2 years as a day time gig and works on her culinary skils by night. Everyone working around here or someone who is a usual customer knows about her idea of opening up her own place and being the head chef. Emily is very chatty normally and enjoys every second of her time here. Emily was cleaning her counter with a wet cloth as the last customer she served spilled his coffee by mistake. Some of it even came flying upon her apron thankfully not ruining her yellow uniform. Out of nowhere she heard a familiar voice but after a long time. She wanted to be sure and looked up. "Ohh Hey Jonah, it's been a while since I've seen you visited this place" Emily said intrigued as she puts the cloth away and wipes her sweat off from her forehead over her forearms. "Usual with some over the top coffee" She says in her own way and pours some coffee from the pot and pours some extra coffee powder over it and gives it a nice stir. "Here you go..." She slides the cup over to Jona and waits for him to open up about his absence. "You look burned out, what's up? Want to talk?" She said standing there looking tensed. She remembers jona being someone who would come up everyday to the place and would be so chatty and full of energy. This person in front of her was totally opposite of him.
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Jonathon Brent BOT 31-Dec-21 08:10 AM
" Thanks Em..." he responded giving her a small weary smile as he watched her go make his coffee, he found her astounding, everytime he came in regardless of the time, how busy she was, how over whelmed she might be feeling she never showed it, she always wore that pretty smile, a smile that frankly always melted away any stress he might of been feeling....hence why he came here so much. He reached for the coffee then, removing the lid as he started to put some cream and sugar in, hearing her concern he sighed shaking his head. " Ah don't ask Em....I'm just extremely busy at the moment, dealing with business partners here and some potential over seas one, trying to keep everyone happy...honestly it's a fucking nightmare.. " he grumbled shaking his head bringing the coffee to his lips he took a sip. " I'll be glad when it'd all finished...hopefully another week then it will be done, and I might actually sleep all night.." he teased with a smile.
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Emily Jonas BOT 31-Dec-21 09:13 PM
She leaned over the counter allowing all her body weight to shift on her elbows and shoulders nodding along as Jona explains about his tired look. "Well, you know I'm here right. Just come on in for coffee or some delicious croissant made exclusively by me" She giggles and rolls over eye balls. "Yep, I've been trying my hands on baking and the owner here has been really helpful in allowing me to do so... nonetheless my point was you need to try to offload that stress or you'll burn yourself out before achieving those goals" She said with a concerned tone putting her hand on his in an effort to show him her support.
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Jonathon Brent BOT 31-Dec-21 10:13 PM
He watched as she come over the counter, his eyes taking in her complexation as she listened to him complaining, and always with the same understanding tone, always with the same smile. " Yeah I know, why do you think i come here so much? Your a breath of fresh air from the clients I deal with.." He grumbled, running his finger over the top his coffee cup, as she spoke about cooking he rose a brow before listening to her smiling warmly. " Into cooking now huh?..well come on you going to at least let me try these amazing croissants of yours?.." he teased leaning against the counter a bit more now already feeling less stress. " Oh I know, it won't be long then I can relax...just a little bit more to go..."
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Emily Jonas BOT 31-Dec-21 10:41 PM
"Uh, yes. I have a fresh batch of them baked. Let me get one for you" She jumped in excitement like a small kid. She quickly went on to the confectionery aisle and grabbing a plate on her way to the aisle. She picked one crossiant from under the glass dome that was set over a plate which had 4-5 of them sitting fresh under the glass dome. She placed it right in between the center of the plate. "Here you go... you'll love it and this one is on me by the way" Emily said totally not able to hide her excitement of someone trying out one of her baked items. "Tell me how is it... I'm dying to know" She said looking at him while she played with her fingers. Emily haf this habit of playing or fidgeting with her fingers when she is nervous and excited.
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Jonathon Brent BOT 31-Dec-21 10:46 PM
He couldn't stop the smile that graced his face as she bounced of with such excitement at the prospect of someone trying one of her baked goods god she was so cute...his eyes followed her as she moved, watching as she delicately pulled a croissant out from the display and brought it over. Already he could smell it, the warm buttery pastry which made his stomach groan, as he brought the plate forward. " Don't worry ill be completely honest with you.." he said with a wink. Bringing the croissant up to his mouth he took.a bite, the pastry flaking a little small crumbs left on his lips before he swiped them away? Chewing eagerly a smile spreading across his face. " Jesus Em this is great! you made this?..." he asked with astonishment as he took another bite groaning. " Honestly this is the best damn croissant of ever eaten this side of the pond...its delicious "
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Emily Jonas BOT 31-Dec-21 10:58 PM
Emily's eyes were stuck on Jona, she wanted to note down all his expressions with each bite he had. While it was clear that he loved it totally she also noticed some flakes left on his lips. "Ohh, is it that good?" She giggled looking at Jona munching over it like a kid. The fact that she could get his stress away even for a little while made her happy. "Aah, take it easy or you'll choke on it" She said picking up a tissue from the pocket of her apron and leaned over the counter to wipe those flakes of from his lips.
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Jonathon Brent BOT 31-Dec-21 11:08 PM
"Good?... it's bloody insane is that is it.." he mumbled his mouth still full of croissant, Jesus this was incredible! He was half tempted to tell her to give him the whole damn tray but he didn't wanna be greedy! He grinned at her words, watching as she leaned over to remove the crumbs from his mouth he finally swallowed it all, chuckling then . " I didn't have that much in my mouth..." he teased with a playful grin before finally finished the last of it of, brushing the flakes away from his suit. " Honestly Em they were incredible...truly...what else you got up the pipe line huh?...I wanna put my name forward for cheif tester..I might gain a few pounds but damn it will be worth it.. " he teased patting his flat stomach beneath the suit he wore with a grin.
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Emily Jonas BOT 31-Dec-21 11:22 PM
"Apart from baking I've tried my hands on pasta, few Indian curries to start with...I want to be a chef one day " She said adjusting her hair falling down from the tight bun she had. "Oh that reminds me, would you want to come by my place for dinner or lunch maybe? I'll cook, you'll be able to taste all those things I just mentioned" Emily proposed with a smile hoping Jona would accept the offer. "Ohh and did I mention dessert at the end. You'll love the dessert I promise" Emily grinned looking at Jona.
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Jonathon Brent BOT 31-Dec-21 11:27 PM
He listened with interest as she spoke about her cooking indevours, his smile brightening to see how animated she became over food. " A chef huh?...that's dedication ..but if those croissants are anything to go by your smash it.." Her offer came as a surprise he paused his eyes looking up to her face for a moment. " You want me to come round? And cook me dinner?.." he asked a little nervously before he smiled . " I mean.. .yeah..I'd be mental to say no.." he teased. At the mention of dessert he didn't know why but he grinned , chuckling lightly " Oh dessert sounds good...I'll come for dinner...I'm pretty full this week...what about Saturday?..if your free?.."
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Emily Jonas BOT 01-Jan-22 12:58 AM
"Umm, yes I know this offer cam out of nowhere but looking at you it seems you can use some company and some good food" She said smiling a bit awkwardly thinking she just killed it by being so naive and just offering to come by her place randomly out of nowhere. She stood there thinking what would be his answer and suddenly he agreed for Saturday. Without a second thought she said "Yes, perfect. Any allergies I need to know about? I don't want you to get infected or something eating my food" She said as she swiped of another tissue from her apron pocket and picked up a pen to write her address on the paper quickly. "Here you go....this is my address. I love nearby. Not sure if you'd like my small apartment but it's cozy and good unlike you villa" Emily grinned handing over the tissue paper and totally not able to hide her excitement about it.
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Jonathon Brent BOT 01-Jan-22 01:25 AM
" Yeah...your right, I could definitely use some down time.." he mumbled, and god he could...he had been working none stop recently, thinking about it he couldn't remember the last time he actually had any time for himself. He smiled as she started to cater for his needs shaking his head. " No..I'm gonna be one easy customer I like and eat anything, so surprise me...I'll be sure to starve myself so I can thought enjoy it.." he teased wjth a grin. He watched her write her address, his hand coming up to take the napkin from her, his fingers running over hers briefly before he pulled it back, a small laugh leaving his lips. " Hey..nothing wrong with small and cosy, I'm sure ill love it.." he whispered his eyes locking with hers before he finally pulled them away. " Here..." he handed her his buisness card then. " let me know what time and I'll be there, I'm looking forward to it Em..." looking at his watch he groaned. " I need to go, I'm going be late...I'll speak to you soon have a nice day Em " he said grasping his coffee before he headed out.
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Emily Jonas BOT 01-Jan-22 02:14 AM
"Great, I'll leave a message on the number your card shows. Looking forward to host you at my place" She said with a wide smile on her face as she waits for him to walk out of the cafe and she starts jumping on her feet like a kid. She wasn't really sure what was the excitement about. Was it that she'll be seeing jona again or is it the excitement of having someone taste her food? Time will tell. Emily quickly mopped the counter again as she likes the place to be neat and clean and pays for the coffee and crossiant on behalf of jona in the cash register. Without wasting anytime she quickly took a look at the number on the card and started typing a message. Hey.... it's been just few minutes but just texting so that you get my number as "Ohh no this is too forward" she whispers to herself scratching her head. She deletes it all and starts over again. Hey, Emily here. Just leaving a text so that you get my number too just in case "This sounds more formal. Perfect. Send." She said to herself as she sends the message. "Umm, excuse me. Can I get a red velvet pastry and some coffee to go with" Ordered a customer and Emily immediately put her phone back in the kangaroo pocket and got back to serving people.
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Jonathon Brent BOT 01-Jan-22 04:24 AM
" I'm looking forward to it as well Em..really...I'll see you.." he said before finally leaving. Sometimes he wished he never bothered coming to work, he was already stressed to the max and he hadn't even been here a hour, sitting behind his mahogany desk his suit jacket disregarded and hanging on a hook on the wall he was typing away on his keyboard before be heard his phone ping, sliding it over hr looked down . Seeing Emily's name pop up he picked it up, opening the message he smiled. Hey Em, thanks for the message..hope your day is going well? You in tomorrow? I'll be in for my coffee as usual, if you got any more of those croissants going I won't say no to that neither.. He sent the message and smiled placing his phone down before he went back to working on his laptop, already feeling excited for Saturday and what she might be cooking him
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Emily Jonas BOT 01-Jan-22 06:24 AM
Emily was almost done with her shift and she headed out for her home. Her place was a block away from the cafe. As soon as she reached her home, her phone caught her attention. She immediately unlocked the door and just threw her apron on the table near the couch and just let her body fell on to the couch. Once she was comfortable enough on the couch she quickly started to respond to Jona's message. Um, yes you'll find me and the croissants by the counter She typed giggling about the crossiant part. "What should we cook for tomorrow" She started thinking to herself.
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Jonathon Brent BOT 01-Jan-22 01:30 PM
he sighed as he looked at the jumble of letters forming on his computer, it was getting late. Peering to the clock on the wall he frowned, it was getting very late..god this was just getting ridiculous, rubbing his eyes he knew he had to go home soon. Grasping his phone he brought it forward seeing the message notifications he frowned damn he missed a message from her opening it up he peered to it smiling with a shake of his head It was probably to late to text her back....but he didn't want her to think he didn't want To Grabbing his phone better he opened the message up and typed a reply. Good, I will see you there bright and early as normal...have the coffee ready got a feeling I'm gonna need a few extra shots... Putting his phone away in his pocket he stood up a yawn resounding from his lips he really should go and try and get some rest.
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Emily Jonas BOT 02-Jan-22 12:37 AM
It was already too late and Emily decided to call it a day having made a decision of making some pasta and brownies for dessert. "It's gonna be a good day tomorrow it seems" She yawns talking to herself as she streches her arms in the air . She walks up to her bedroom and gets rid of her uniform she has been wearing for god knows how long and just puts on black panties beneath and a tank top. She was way too tired to even wear anything to just go to sleep and as soon as she was near the bed she just let her body fall on to the comfy matress. Next day
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Next day morning Emily was right on her schedule with her yellow uniform and white apron on. This time she made sure her bun was tight enough and inserted a pin passing through it to hold it firm. She quickly left for the cafe walking down the block to see the cafe already open. She opened up the door and greeted some customers sitting by the table near the gate with a smile as she usually does. "Hey, Alena. You can resume your shift I'll take the counter today" She said crossing over the door entering the other side of the counter. She started with her routine of putting in a fresh pot for coffee and went into the kitchen to beat some authentic coffee to make a powder. "Extra shots huh?" She giggled as she gathered all the powdered coffee and put it into a ziplock bag and went out to the counter starting to clean it with her mop.
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Jonathon Brent BOT 02-Jan-22 01:05 AM
Of course the day had started like any other for him, his alarm ringing signalling he needed to get up for the day, but christ it was getting harder each day, his body aching just trying to climb out of bed, today his eyes burnt he didn't even feel like he had been asleep. Pulling on a dark navy suit, he finally managed to leave his house, gingerly moving down the street towards the cafe, opening the door he peeked in seeing Emily there he smiled. " Morning Em..." he said his voice sounding weak as he come over to the counter, he had a few dark circles under his eyes now, his face held some stress lines . " Strong one...infact give me a shot of expresso to start me of..." he grumbled rubbing a hand down his face.
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Emily Jonas BOT 02-Jan-22 02:04 AM
Emily heard the cafe door bell ring and looked up with some enthusiasm. There was something about these meetings, Emily always looked forward to meeting Jona and this something way not very clear to her yet. "Ohh hey, I was waiting for you" She said as she clicked on a few buttons on the expresso machine and tucked in a transparent glass cup beneath it. "You look pretty tired. Did you even sleep yesterday?" She asked with some concern and grabbed a stool from near buy to make herself comfortable. While they were having a conversation the machine beeped which meant the cup was full. She quickly took it out and handed it over to Jona. "Here, your expresso shot. This will help you" She said and slided a plate of muffins with some choclate flakes sprinkled on the top. "In case you're wondering, I'm secretly a serial killer and my MO is killing with sweetness" She said with a grin on her face trying to spark him up a bit.
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Jonathon Brent BOT 02-Jan-22 02:10 AM
He smiled as she expressed she had been waiting for him, she was always so sweet, he half wondered if she even knew how much he to looked forward to these meetings, seeing her smiling care free face sometimes was the only thing that got him through the long days at work. Her question had him frowning with a grunt. " Oh I dunno...last time I looked at the clock it was nearly four am so..." he said with a small shrug, god this had to stop... He smelt the coffee and it sent his mind into over drive, christ he needed that caffeine as she passed the cup over he groaned with anticipation. " I've been dreaming about this since I woke up...thanks Em " he took a careful knowing it would probably be hot before he saw the muffins and grinned, a small laugh erupting from his throat. " What a way to go..." he teased bringing the plate forward to inspect the food. " You made these as well?..." he asked carefully peeling the wrapper of he picked a piece of the muffin of careful not to spill any of it down his shirt as he popped it into his mouth wiping his hand on a napkin he groaned all over again. " Jesus Em...your gonna make a steal when you open this place of your.. .hope you do mates rates.." he teased with a wink, picking another piece of the muffin of to eat.
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Emily Jonas BOT 02-Jan-22 11:17 PM
Gwen smiled a bit looking down after the compliments Jona poured on her. "Yeah, I made them but I'm not sure how and when will I get to open my own place. It needs a lot of money." She sighed as she picked up the wrappers and threw them in the dustbin beneath the counter. "Well, but that's my problem. We need to solve yours. So you can come by 7 in the afternoon for our dinner today?" She asked excitedly "Also, by 7 pm I wouldn't have completed my cooking but in case you wanted a sneek peek of things haha, I dance a lot while cooking. So it's a warning for you to get in your dancing shoes" She giggled swirling in a circle. Emily was trying hard to pick all the chances to get him cheered up and to focus on his work again. This was probably what a friend would've done seeing them in complete turmoil. Emily gently placed a hand on his hand caressing his soft skin with her eyes locking onto his. "You know, just call me whenever you want. I'm here. I think you'll be on the other side of this whole patch and I'll help you get there" She said with poise in her voice. She sounded pretty confident about what she was promising Jona and she was hoping she could deliver on it.
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(my bad I typed Gwen in there, this is what happens with multiple roleplays going on 😭
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Jonathon Brent BOT 02-Jan-22 11:34 PM
He heard her grumble about needing the money to start it of in the first place, his face furrowed together, he had money....and if she was really serious about this, he pondered his thoughts deciding he could always discuss it with her later. He smiled . " It's not just your problem Em....I'm here you know, your always helping me with my problems , you could at least let me.help you.." he teased of course there imposing dinner later had him smiling. " I'm looking forward to it..." as she mentioned dancing he chuckled grinning towards her. " I happen to like dancing my self.. .so maybe we're both be dancing round that kitchen huh?.." he teased. He felt her hand come over, twisting his hand he clutched her, her words bringing another soft smile to his lips. " likewise...I'm here for you to, always " he brought her hand up to his lips kissing it lightly, reaching into his pocket he pulled out some cash handing it to her.
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Emily Jonas BOT 03-Jan-22 01:28 AM
The way he kissed her hands felt different. A different type of sensation ran down her body and she couldn't meet her eyes with his. "Umm, sure. We will get over this" She said adding to it she didn't take his money. "No mister. This one's on me too. I'll accept payments for next time you come on in here with a smile and no black circles" She giggled as she opens the cache register and puts some dollars into it. "So, I'm making some pasta and brownie for dessert. I think pasta will be almost done by the time you'll be there. I hope you like pasta or else I can switch to something" She said looking at him and unknowingly playing with a stray strand of her hair curlying it with her finger.
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Jonathon Brent BOT 04-Jan-22 01:15 AM
" Yeah....things will be easier soon, I hope anyway.. I take on to much work that's my problem and then complain about it, I'm my own worse enemy..." he teased with a smile. At the mention of food he smiled more nodding . " I love pasta so your onto a winner there, and brownies....you must know me well.." he teased with a smile. Looking at the time he frowned. " I should go soon...otherwise I'll be late for dinner and I don't want to miss that.." he teased with a smile
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Emily Jonas BOT 04-Jan-22 02:03 AM
"Oh yes, totally. Sure. See you tonight then" Emily said leaning on to the counter allowing herself to reach near his cheeks pressing her soft lips against his cheeks. "That stubble is so sharp" She giggled picking up a napkin to wipe out that huge red lipstick impression on his cheeks. "Do you want it to be like this or should I wipe it out?" She winks waving the napkin right in front of his face. Emily was not quite the one who flirted openly but she surely was enjoying this little engagement of hers .
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Jonathon Brent BOT 04-Jan-22 05:15 AM
" Yes you will I'm looking forward to it..." and he was, it would be nice to spend some time with someone in the evening and not sat around staring at his computer all night long. When she kissed his cheek he felt heat radiated behind them, hearing her complaint he chuckled. " Well I'm sorry not a fan?.." he teased. As she waved the napkin he laughed again leaning towards her. ' You better...otherwise ill be the talk of the board meetings " he said with another smirk.
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Emily Jonas BOT 04-Jan-22 07:08 AM
Emily wipped out the lipstick stain and tossed that napkin in the bin. "See you soon" She said as Jonah left the cafe and Emily resumed back to her work. While she was physically in the cafe she was constantly thinking about the dinner and what should she wear for the night. She was just into her own imagination trying different dresses on herself completely ignorant about the fact that she is standing at the counter with a customer asking her for the bill. She suddenly snapped to reality and just smiled hitting herself in the head gently. "I'm so sorry, give me a min I'll get your bill done" She replied to the customer standing right in front of her. * It was almost about time to go home wrapping her work early. She already took an early leave asking her colleagues to fill in for her who were kind enough to do so. Emily literally walked over to her apartment dancing and jumping like a kid going to candy shop. She unlocked her apartment and removed her shoes and went straight to her room to change. She quickly changed and got into something more comfortable and got her apron on top of it. "Cool, let's do some cooking" She said picking out all the ingredients and putting some water to boil on the stove.
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Jonathon Brent BOT 04-Jan-22 12:28 PM
" I'll see you soon Emily have a nice day.." he said giving her a warm smile before he finally left . He found the whole day at work to be a drag, constantly clock watching constantly trying to push through meetings faster then he normally would...he couldn't help but feel a little bit excited about later, he was looking forward to it, to spend time with Emily, he liked her...she was always so happy so bright so care free...she made him feel so relaxed, and god he needed to feel that tonight... Finishing earlier then expected he headed home got showered and changed into more casual clothes and drove the short difference to hers, pulling up he admired her home for a second , he felt nervous? Shaking his head he went to the door steadying himself before finally buzzing.
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Emily Jonas BOT 04-Jan-22 10:25 PM
Emily was all in mood cooking and groving to the music she put on and humming along with the lyrics. Her pasta was almost done and she could just smell the aroma of the red sauce made, that tangy flavour was all around in the house. She was preparing her egg batter for thr brownie while she heard a knock on the door and she suddenly snapped and looked at the clock. "Ohh shoot, he is here and I'm so dirty right now" She frowned as she walked to the sink to wash her hands properly and tied her her in a bun leaving couple of strands of hair on the both side of her face dangling freely. She just ran her hands through the apron trying to remove food articles from it. "Okay, I'm coming" She announced walking to the door and opened it up. For a minute she just stood there looking at him in that blue shirt and perfectly fitting trousers. "Umm, hey Jona" She said smiling a bit and also embarassed about how messy she looked. "Please come in and make your self comfortable on the couch there. I'm sorry for all the mess around. I was just preparing brownie to be baked and you showed up so had no time to clean anything" Emily said looking at him as he looked around the place probably thinking hope he makes out of here alive seeing the mess.
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Jonathon Brent BOT 04-Jan-22 11:28 PM
Jonnathon turned and looked to her as she opened the door smiling brightly to see the mess she was in. " Well hello there Em..been having fun?.." he teased He was about to step inside the house before he remembered something. " Oh wait...hang on i have something for you.." he said sheepishly quickly turning round he half jogged to his car opening it up as he rummaged around in the back before producing a large bouquet if flowers, bring them forward he handed them to her. " For you...as a thank you for doing this today for me " handing her the flowers he walked in looking around he chuckled. " Ya know Em I wouldn't expect to find this place any other way.." he said almost fondly towards her
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Emily Jonas BOT 05-Jan-22 12:57 AM
Emily took that bouquet holding and struggling with both her hands and placed to on the round table near the couch. "Thank you so much for this and you don't need to thank me for today because this is what friends are for" She said walking over to the kitchen counter which was open to the side of the living room separated by the kitchen counter itself. "What would you like to drink? I have couple of beers and some wine. But oh the wine is for dinner so just beer it is" She giggled knowing what a stupid question it was. She quickly fetched one bottle from the refrigerator and put it on the kitchen counter. "There you go, please make yourself comfortable. I'll be right next you once I fill each mould with the batter and put it in the oven for baking and it will be ready by the time we are done with the dinner" She said sort of almost explaining the whole process of baking brownies to Jona who didn't say a word yet. Having noticed this Emily looked up for a bit while she was pouring the batter into the mould.
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(I forgot to ping you, remembered hours after I already responded 😱
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Jonathon Brent BOT 05-Jan-22 08:41 PM
" I know I didn't have to, but I wanted to get you something to at least say thanks for doing all this, it's very kind if you. " He stepped into the house his eyes travelling around looking at the place, it seemed nice, her question had him turning and he may of answered had she not choosen for him causing him to grin with a chuckle, slipping on the bar stood in the kitchen he gratefully took the beer bringing it to his lips. " Did you need a hand with anything?...."
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Emily Jonas BOT 05-Jan-22 10:57 PM
"Oh no not at all, you just relax. I'll be there in a minute" Emily said pouring last bit of the batter into the mould picking up the tray and putting it carefully in the oven. She pressed a few buttons to set the timer before she turned back to the stove to check the pasta and the sauce. She quickly took out a spoon and tried a bit of both and she was convinced that it's cooked perfectly. "Okay, so we are all set. Pasta is done and so is the sauce. I have a bottle of wine in the fridge. Will you take of it please?" She smiled as she transferred pasta into another bowl to plate it all beautifully along with the salad she prepared. "I hope you like brocolli in the salad" She asked Jona as she squeezed a little lemon on the top and mixed it properly. "I love the aroma in here"
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Jonathon Brent BOT 06-Jan-22 01:53 AM
" Just say if you change your mind, I honestly don't mind helping...though I would probably just get under foot.." he teased with a smile. He wasn't used to sitting around and not doing much, he was always doing something, this was a luxury for him , and having someone cook for him was nice to...he never normally had proper meals. As she spoke he looked up giving her a small smile. " Sure..." Pulling himself up from the chair he moved to the fridge grabbing the bottle out. " Have something to open it with?.." Her next question had him smiling. " I'm easy...I'm not fussy, smells good in here...can't wait to get tucked in.." he grinned.
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Emily Jonas BOT 06-Jan-22 05:26 AM
"Cork skrew would be right by the fridge" Emily said as she picked up two bowls filled with salad and pasta to the dinning table and placed it right in the middle. She went back to the kitchen and grabbed few spoons and couple of wine glasses. "All set, Mr Jonathan. Please get yourself to the dinning table. Food is ready to be served hot" She giggled walking past Jona towards the table.
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Jonathon Brent BOT 06-Jan-22 12:18 PM
Jhonathon nodded as he moved over to the fridge, noticing the Cork screw he placed it into the top of the bottle and wasted no time in opening it in , leaving the Cork and the bottle opener on the side. He turned and watched Emily seeing how incredibly happy she was made him laugh softly. " You know Em...I have to say, I've never seen anyone quite so happy as you.." he teased walking to the table he placed it on the table, seeing the food he smiled brightly. " Em this all looks amazing..." he groaned the smell alone was making his stomach lurch with hunger.
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Emily Jonas BOT 06-Jan-22 10:34 PM
Emily smiled listening to his compliment as she served some pasta and salad in both the plates. "Hey, today isn't about me being happy. It should be about you being happy and at peace. You need to relax." She said waiting for him to come by the table while she untied the apron she forgot to take off. Emily just enjoyed watching him be happy doing some chores and she was definitely enjoying watching him come around with that bottle of wine as he sat down. "Glasses?" She said holding them out in front of him from the bottom. "Let's get drunk, huh?" She chuckled.
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Jonathon Brent BOT 06-Jan-22 11:54 PM
"Today isn't just about me you know..." he teased as he made his way over. " Today is about you to, I certainly wanna make sure your happy..." he teased with a grin. He slid into the chair reaching forward he grabbed his glass her comment had him chuckling . " You want to get me drunk Em?..." he teased. " I'm not sure you would want to see me drunk...I may say or do something out of my control.. " he teased with a grin lifting the wine to pour them both a glass.
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Emily Jonas BOT 07-Jan-22 12:09 AM
"Let's not hold back, I can control any situation. Trust me." She says as Jonathan fills up her glass. "So, how was your day today?" She asked grabbing her glass of wine and just gives it a nice whirl and allows it to mix up properly. She takes a sip from the glass and exhales with a groan. "Mhhhm, wow. This is good" She said looking at the glass. @Amari
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Brent : " You might doesn't mean I can..." he teased with a grin, bringing his wine to his lips he took a grateful sip of it her question had him sighing. " stressful to say the least..." he said with a small shrug. " But it always Is so I guess I should be used to it by now..." he teased. " But it was okay, I guess i can't complain , how was yours?.." he asked watching as she took a sip. " It's a very nice wine...Good choice.." he teased with a wink.
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Emily Jonas BOT 07-Jan-22 12:22 AM
She played with the rim of the glass with her fingers. "Well, it was hectic. I took off early for preparing everything here" She said picking up a fork and digging into her food. "You look tired for sure, how long till this project of yours is completed? And what have you thought about near future?" She asked sounding rather serious which is unlike Emily who is always in a mood of some mischief.
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Jonathon Brent BOT 07-Jan-22 12:25 AM
" That's because of the food you've been making recently Em, everyone wants a piece of them.. i told you, your going to make a steal .." he teased As her question came he sighed his hand coming to rub his chin. " Hopefully a few more weeks , at most a month, but it shouldn't last much longer it's nearly done..." her next question had him laughing. " Let me get over this first Em before I start thinking about what I want to do next..." he teased. Finally leaning forward he tucked into his food, groaning at the taste . " Em...this is amazing..." he said happily eagerly taking another fork full.
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Emily Jonas BOT 07-Jan-22 04:50 AM
"Yeah? You liked it?" Emily said having her fork full and chugging on to some wine from the glass. "Normally, I go with some meatballs with pasta, not sure why" She gulps down the food and again takes a sip from the wine glass and resumes what she saying. "But today as I had no time I could get Salad ready instead. Oh in case you are looking for someone to get you good homemade food please let me know. I can use that extra cash" Emily said playing with the food in the dish. "I assume, you don't have proper meals, do you?"
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Jonathon Brent BOT 07-Jan-22 05:48 AM
" Liked it?...it's delicious Em honestly..." he said and he meant it, the flavours were incredible and he found he was enjoying tucking in. His attention came to her then as she expressed what she normally cooked nodding lightly. " Meatballs are always a good choice though...I like them..." he said picking his glass up he took a small swig. At her suggestion he grinned. " How about me? I could use someone cooking for me..." he teased her next words had his face faltering " No not very often...simply don't have the time "
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Emily Jonas BOT 07-Jan-22 06:34 AM
"ooh, then it would be great. I have some spare time after the cafe and can get you some good nutritious food. Meanwhile, I'll also be able to collect extra funds for my dream" She said as she left her food midway hearing oven bell ring. "Ohh, shoot. Totally forgot our dessert" She said getting up from her seat she fetched the gloves lying near oven. She opened it and removed the tray filling the room with fragrance of chocolate all around. She picked up a knife and divided it into boxes. "Here, comes the real shit" Emily said as she returned to the dinning table with tray full of brownie.
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Jonathon Brent BOT 07-Jan-22 10:02 PM
Jhonathon smiled now as she spoke about her dream taking another sip of his wine, he knew how much she wanted to set her own business up...how much she's been longing for it, he wanted to try and help her ..if he could. " Ya know I've..." but he couldn't finish before she was shooting out of her chair to go get the brownie smiling towards her excitement. Of course when she came back the smell of brownie was incredible it hit his nostril and had him grinning. " That smells amazing Em...but..come sit a moment would you?...I wanna talk to you about something "
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Emily Jonas BOT 07-Jan-22 10:10 PM
Emily put down the tray on the table and came back to her seat. "Okay what is it?" She said picking up her glass of wine and just moving her fingers over the rim. Jona looked a bit very serious this time and this got her worried. She let her one hand rest on to Jona's hand rubbing her thumb gently over his hand. "C'mon tell me, what is it you want to talk about which is so very much important than these delicious brownies" She chuckled but again got herself to show a serious face realising this is not the right time to crack a joke for sure.
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Jonathon Brent BOT 07-Jan-22 10:14 PM
Jonathon watched as Em came over seeing the anxiousness on her expression he couldnt stop but chuckle a little . " I dunno maybe I should make you wait a bit longer..." he teased winking teasingly towards her , he felt her hand on his and smiled warmly towards it. " Look....I've been thinking, this business you wanna start...how much you need to get it going? "
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Emily Jonas BOT 07-Jan-22 10:21 PM
It came out as a shocker to her. Out of everything she didn't anticipate this question. "Um, a lot. Lots and lots of them" She said starting to count what all would she need to startup on her fingers. "I'll need to rent a place in the heart of the city, I'll have to hire couple of people to help me out and then you gotta tell people about the restaurant. So that would be marketing" She said realising how much money she would need and she yet so far from it. "Thinking out loud, I think I'm way too far from my dream huh" She chuckled gulping down the whole glass of wine as she felt the heat of alcohol in her chest. She picked up the bottle and poured some more in her glass.
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Jonathon Brent BOT 07-Jan-22 10:25 PM
Jonathon smiled as he watched her trying to figure out how much she would need to get things going, clearly she hadn't really given it all that much thought , he watched her drink the entire glass of wine before reaching for the bottle..he hadn't even finished the first yet, maybe she was nervous.. " Em...think about..roughly what do you think your need? How much do you think would be a good starting point to get you going? "
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Emily Jonas BOT 08-Jan-22 12:10 AM
Emily stopped for a while and took a deep breath. "I'll need around a hundred thousand dollars to start with, for licensing , rent, employees, tech etc" She said with a sigh and took another sip from the glass. "Look, it is fine. I'll get loan or something probably. I'll get the money from someplace" She said with not so much of an assurance even to herself.
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Jonathon Brent BOT 08-Jan-22 12:17 AM
Jonathon listened to what she had to say nodding lightly towards her. When she said she would get a loan he couldn't stop himself from giving her a stern expression. " A hundred thousand dollar loan?....Em...the interest on that would kill you..and your new business..." he said moving to sit back he sipped his wine. " Think you could put a business plan together?....you know to present it to someone?.." he asked tenderly running his finger across the top of his glass.
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Emily Jonas BOT 08-Jan-22 12:20 AM
"Umm, yes. I did put some things together. Like few vendors for raw stock and few chefs I know personally who'll work with me on a low rate" She said scratching her head. "B-but why do you ask? Do you know someone who can help?" She asked gulping down a fare amount of wine and then chugging on to whatever was left on her plate.
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Jonathon Brent BOT 08-Jan-22 12:23 AM
Jonathon listened then as she spoke smiling lightly towards her as she said she probably could put something together of she wanted to. Her next question had him smiling warmly as he sat forward again in his chair his hand coming out to give hers a squeeze. " Yeah I know someone.....me Em..." he said softly releasing her hand . " I can help you i have more then enough equity to release that for you, I just need to put a plan together and come and present it to me and my accountant if you think you can do that?.."
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Emily Jonas BOT 08-Jan-22 12:29 AM
She felt warmth in his hands as it touched her. She didn't actually beleive Jonathan offered her help as she asked again. "I think either you or me is, one us is too drunk to think straight here. Are you willing to give me a hundred thousand dollars for my resturant?" to which Jonathan nodded his head in confirmation. "Okay! So you want me to prepare a pitch? I can certainly do so whenever you are free" She said certainly looking very happy and nervous at the same time. "I don't know how to thank you but if there's anything I could do for you in favour, please let me know. But untill that happens, I have some brownies and more wine to offer" She chuckled lifting a piece from the tray and putting it in his plate.
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Jonathon Brent BOT 08-Jan-22 05:51 AM
Jonathon laughed now as she expressed that maybe one of them was drunk. " I can promise you I most definitely am not drunk..." he teased finishing of his glass he nodded towards her. " it would need to be pitched to my accountant for the final say but otherwise.. yeah..I'm willing to give you the money.." He loved her enthusiasm it always brought a smile to her face. " I'll check my books...do weekends work best for you? I wouldn't want to hinder your work.." He waved his hand then. " You don't need to do anything Em, your a friend ...I wanna help you get started with this.." he said peering down to the brownie. " But you know the odd meal and dessert wouldn't be such a bad thing though.. " he teased with a wink.
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Emily Jonas BOT 10-Jan-22 11:55 PM
"Yes, weekend works for me totally" She smiled with some sense of hope that maybe someday her dream might actually turn true. "Thank you so much honestly" She said again. "And my offer to give you home made food is still available" She giggled as she slipped from her wine glass. "More wine?" She asked looking at Jonathan whose glass was still almost full.
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Jonathon Brent BOT 12-Jan-22 12:12 AM
" Well great, I'll speak to my accountant and get something set up then, I'll message you and let you know a time.." he paysed then his smile faltering. "Listen.." he said with a sheepish grin. " My accountant...isn't as laid back as me so, don't pay him any attention okay?...just ignore anything he says if I'm honest, I just need him there to sign it.." he said with a shrug. Jonathon smiled then shaking his head. " No need to thank me, your wasted at that coffee shop...this will be good for you, especially something your passionate about. As the offer of wine came his way he shook his head. " No this will be fine, I'm driving so better not have to much..."
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Emily Jonas BOT 14-Jan-22 10:26 PM
"Aah, okay makes sense" She nodded and poured the rest of it into her glass. "Sure, I'm okay with anything until it is constructive feedback" She siad as she sipped on her wine while she picked up the plates and took them to the sink in the kitchen. "Hey, in case you don't want to drive and stay here you can. We can watch some movie or anything of your choice" She said as she started doing dishes amid the noise of gushing water. "Or else we can go to the terrace, it would be cold and nice up there" She suggested as an alternative.
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Jonathon Brent BOT 16-Jan-22 03:20 AM
: " Yeah he can be very hard work, but pay no attention to him..." he said with a small smile. He couldn't help but notice her sipping her wine more then he was, perhaps she was nervous about him being there he wasn't sure. At her offer to stay he looked to her for a moment furrowing his brows, especially when he suggested the film. " Ah Em, I would love to..but I didnt bring anything with me.." " You have a terrace?.." he asked carefully watching her wash up he pulled himself from his chair. " Here why don't you let me do that...you cooked after all..." he said poking her arm lightly to make her move.
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Emily Jonas BOT 20-Jan-22 05:36 AM
"You don't need to anything, I'll do this later tomorrow morning" Emily said closing the tap and cleaning them with her handkerchief. "C'mon, we'll go to the terrace. It's just a floor up and usually it remains open" She said holding his hand in hers and quickly making a run for the top floor giggling. It was like she was back to her childhood. They reached to the terrace and Emily opened the door quietly without making any noise given it was quite late "Shhh, c'mon" Emily whispered looking back at Jona. She straight away went to the center and just took a deep breath letting that cold wave of fresh air flow by her face. Whenever she felt low, she used to come up and it would cheer her up like nothing else. "So, what do you think? Isn't this wonderful and refreshing?" Emily asks Jona as she twirls around with her arms spread wide out to full length.
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Jonathon Brent BOT 20-Jan-22 10:56 AM
" Are you sure?... I honestly don't mind helping Em.." he said giving her a Warm smile. He didn't even get chance to respond before she was practically dragging him up to the terrace by his hand, he chuckled a little at her urgency, god she was incredible cute. She opened the door and he stepped out with her, the cold air whipped across his face goosebumps rising against his arms, he stepped out watching the excitement on her face he chuckled lightly. " It is lovely up here.." he said stepping out more to look around. " You like it up here huh?.." he mused. @gweniee
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Emily Jonas BOT 21-Jan-22 04:06 AM
"Yeah, I come up here usually early morning or late night" She said glancing over the edge of the terrace. "This is my favourite place around here" She said smiling and just being herself. Having said that she sat down and just layed back facing deep black stary sky. "C'mon here, next to me" Emily gestured Jona who just stood there. "Don't worry, I'm not crazy. You'll love this" She added.
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Jonathon Brent BOT 21-Jan-22 06:00 AM
" I imagine it's nice up here early morning, watching the sun rise...bet its beautiful actually. " He said as if thinking about that really happening, his eyes looking to the horizon to ponder that thought before she spoke again. He saw her smile and smiled tenderly back to her. " I can see that..." he said , and he could, her face had lit up since she had come up here and that was evident on her face. He watched as she laid down, her words caused him a chuckle. " It's to late for me not to think your crazy.." he teased with a grin before moving to lay beside her, his arm folded behind his head, there body inches from one another as he laid beside her, his eyes focused on the stars above him, he found himself in awe with how beautiful it looked....when was the last time he allowed himself to simply enjoy things like this? " Wow....its breathtaking.." he whispered completely transfixed on the sky above him. @gweniee
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