If someone had said that a single cup of coffee could influence my future family life,<\/p>\n
I would have thought they were out of their mind. But that was before I met Kathy\u2014before I found myself on a plane,<\/p>\n
on my way to meet her parents and hoping to win their approval. Three months ago, Kathy and I were just strangers.<\/p>\n
But the instant she entered my life, I sensed that I had discovered something truly special. Our bond deepened through<\/p>\n
our shared passion for skiing, a mutual intrigue for sci-fi novels, and the effortless tranquility that enveloped<\/p>\n
us each evening, regardless of how challenging the day had been. Proposing after only a month seemed<\/p>\n
crazy to everyone around me, but for me, it felt like it was meant to be. As I made my way to meet the<\/p>\n
person who held the most significance in her life\u2014her father, David.<\/p>\n
Kathy had cautioned me that he was a hard judge of character,<\/p>\n
a man who didn\u2019t give out approval easily. She mentioned that he loved <\/p>\n
her deeply and would go to great lengths to make sure she was happy. He would be all business and observant,<\/p>\n
and I would have just a single opportunity\u2014only one\u2014to show that I was deserving of his daughter.<\/p>\n
It was enough to twist my stomach in knots. To ease my anxiety, I got to the airport<\/p>\n
early and found a little coffee shop just across the street where I could relax.<\/p>\n
The shop felt alive with the soft buzz of morning chatter and the inviting aroma of <\/p>\n
freshly brewed coffee. I took a sip of my cappuccino and reminded myself: Just be honest,<\/p>\n
be respectful, and let him see the real you. Kathy\u2019s father wasn\u2019t looking for perfection;<\/p>\n
he just wanted something real. Even so, the idea made my chest feel tight.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s when a man walked in, catching my eye. His clothes were well-worn, featuring frayed hems <\/p>\n
and a collar that had seen better times. His face was etched with deep lines, the sort that<\/p>\n
come from years of hard work and enduring disappointments. As he finally came closer, his voice was soft, almost tinged with regret.<\/p>\n
\u201cExcuse me,\u201d he murmured softly. \u201cDo you have any spare change?\u201d Is that enough for a cup of coffee?<\/p>\n
I paused for a moment. It wasn\u2019t that I didn\u2019t care; I was just curious about what his story might be.<\/p>\n
There was a genuine quality in the way he asked\u2014not forceful, just filled with hope. I chose to<\/p>\n
trust him a little more than I usually would. \u201cWhat type of coffee would you like?\u201d<\/p>\n
I was taken aback by his answer. \u201cJamaican Blue Mountain,\u201d he said, a hint of shyness in his voice.<\/p>\n
The caf\u00e9 offered its priciest blend. I lifted an eyebrow in surprise.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat makes that one special?\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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