Small World
Disclaimer: I do not own WAT or any of its characters, Vicki, however, is my own creation!
CHAPTER 1
The cold January wind was whipping against his face as Danny made his way to his favourite New York coffee shop. Mrs. Arturo's was, in Danny's opinion, the best coffee in New York City, possibly even the world. He tried to o every morning for a cup of coffee, although it was not always possible because of his job.
Danny loved his morning pit stops. Gave him time to think about life as he sat in his booth sipping on his coffee. Mrs. Arturo always knew just what he wanted; he never had to order it.
"How are you today, Danny?" Mrs. Arturo asked as she handed him a coffee.
"Oh, same as always." He replied with a smile.
"You know, you'd feel much better if you wore a scarf and a hat on cold winter days." She told him in a motherly tone while shaking her finger at him.
Danny chuckled. This was typical morning conversation between the two of them. Mrs. Arturo had a soft spot for Danny, and Danny had always like Mrs. Arturo, even when she tried to pry into his life.
"What about the women Danny, handsome man like you should be beating women off with a stick!" She said as she sat down across from him.
"You know my job isn't exactly girlfriend friendly." He smiled at her.
Mrs. Arturo was about to comment when the bell jingled, indicating another customer arrived.
"Excuse me, Danny." She said patting his hand.
Danny nodded and turned to look at who had gotten Mrs. Arturo's attention. Danny was surprised, hadn't expected someone so young….and pretty to come into Mrs. Arturo's shop. It was the first time he's seen her. She wasn't on the regulars. Mrs. Arturo's shop was the "whole in the wall" type establishments, and in a city with a Starbucks on every corner, no one usually paid attention to it. Danny was immediately interested in the girl. Mrs. Arturo was talking with her and they were laughing. The exchanged a few words, Mrs. Arturo got her a coffee, then they hugged and the mystery girl left.
"I'm sorry about that Danny." Mrs. Arturo said as she came back to sit with him.
"Who was that? Niece, cousin, distant relative?" He queried with a grin.
"Why? Did she catch you eye, Danny?" She smiled.
"Oh, you know, I always like to make new friends."
"Well, she is not a distant relative. She came for a semester of school at NYU, but is now taking time off and trying to find a job. Originally from Canada, I can't remember where exactly. A very nice girl, a little overwhelmed by the big city, I'm sure she'd appreciate new friends." Mrs. Arturo smiled at Danny with a twinkle in her eye. "I'd better get back to work dear, have a good day."
"Thanks for the coffee" Danny winked.