Coffee: with a little cream?
The journey of discovery continues
As he cleared his throat, spitting again to erase the foul flavor of the drink, Ahmed al-Ghaffar grimaced.
"You don't like it, Effendi?"
"Not like it?" said al-Ghaffar, with a snort. "I wouldn't give it to my enemy's dog."
"The taste can be a little bitter..." said Omar, thoughtfully. Again, al-Ghaffar snorted.
"I have heard that you can milk a goat into the cup for a milder flavor..."
"You have a goat with you in this little hideaway, fool?" Asked al-Ghaffar, looking around in mock disbelief.
"Honey then!"
"What?"
"I have honey, Effendi. A little honey, to sweeten the taste?"
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Read part one of this micro fiction: Coffee: a beginning
With grateful thanks to Lynn Anderson for the inspiration. Do visit Lynn as she has some terrific stories and anyone who has been kicked out of a Hallmark store is alright in my books!
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Raymond G. Taylor
Author living in Kent, England. Writer of short stories and poems in a wide range of genres, forms and styles. A non-fiction writer for 40+ years. Subjects include art, history, science, business, law, and the human condition.
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Comments (2)
This is amazing. I'm glad my comment provided inspiration.
This was a very enjoyable part two. I feel like I’m getting to know them.