The coffee house was supposedly a nice and encouraging environment to sit and think, David thought. But quickly he found out, it was harder than he had actually imagined. The music was blasting from the speakers. And the funny part was, half of it was pure, needless noise.  The coffee in front of him kept tempting him now and then, and whenever he sipped some, he felt like he was doing something important. At least he was out of home and supposedly trying to write something. That should count for something, right? As he sat there thinking about the plot for his next story, David realized there were simultaneous plots unfolding all around him.

A couple:

“You know, my folks have started talking about my marriage. They have been pressurizing me into making a decision. And I am at a loss in front of them. I haven’t told them about you yet and you don’t have enough spine to come and talk to them. What am I supposed to do? Forget that, what do you wanna do about it? It’s your call now. Either be a man and come and talk to my folks, or go screw someone else. I would not get married to any one else.”

“Sure, honey, don’t worry. That is the first thing I am going to do tomorrow. I am going to come and talk your father and let him know that I am in love with you and would like to get married to you.”
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Two office colleagues (guys):

“You know that guy in our office is so damn shrewd. He sucks up to the boss and gets his way.”

“Why, what happened? What did he do now?”

“Well, he didn’t finish a report he was supposed to complete today and instead, very smartly he put the blame on me and got away with it. I like a moron, just didn’t know what to say for a while, as I was so taken aback by the accusation. And when I finally started to say something to the boss, the jerk didn’t even listen to what I had to say. The blue-eyed boy is sure to get a promotion soon and I will die anonymous.”
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Two sisters:

“My mother-in-law is such a bitch. She can change her statements, like that.” The lady gestured with the click of her fingers.”

Her sister raised her eyebrows to express her shock.

“I was talking to her about me going to work again. And I was really surprised with how well she was taking it all. In fact she encouraged me. But the moment my husband walked into the room, she flipped a 360 º. She started putting it all on me and made it sound like I am trying to get away from housework and to top it, also said that I am unable to live with her and that was one of the reasons why I wanted to get out of the house. My husband just lost it and started screaming at me and slammed the bedroom door on my face. I cried the whole night, but no on cared to come and console me.”

“I am so sorry to hear that dear. I hope things get better.”
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Two girlfriends:

“You know I think I like my cousin. I think we share something really special.”

“So? What’s the problem? You like you cousin, your cousin likes you.”

“The only problem is, my cousin is a girl too.”
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A father and son:

“Son, I bought you here, because I wanted to talk to you about something really important.”

“Sure, dad. Tell me? What is it?

“Son, your mom has only few more days to live. She has leukemia and doctors have given her only 2 months. I don’t want you to go through that pain and suffering. I would like for you to go to your grandpa’s house. It will do you good.”

“But, papa, I want to be near mom too, just like you do.”

“Son, you are too young to go though this. You are going to your grandpa’s tomorrow.” 
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Two schoolgirls:

“Heyy. You know what? Oh my god, oh my god, I can’t believe this.”

“What? What? What? Tell me, please.”

“Michael!”

“Yeah, what about him?”

“He asked me out yesterday. I am going to the Prom with him. Yippee. I am so excited. He is so cute.”

“What?”

“Why? What’s wrong?”

“He asked me out too. I thought I was going to the prom with him, the reason why I called you here. I wanted to share it with you.”
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Two friends:

“Dude, I am tired man. I am tired of my life, my job, my wife. Everything. It just feels so pointless. I feel I am stuck and can’t get out. Work sucks so bad, I can’t tell you. I don’t feel I want to be a salesman anymore. It is just so boring and monotonous. My wife. She keeps nagging me all the time. It’s either about me not giving her enough time, or not getting enough money, or not caring about the children, or not loving her enough or some shit. I just don’t know anymore. It is so frustrating. What do I do?”

“I hope things get better for you man. I don’t know what else to tell you right now, but all I can say is that I think I know what you are feeling.”
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A guy:

He was talking on his cell phone.

“Yes, I am Steve. Oh, yeah I had sent my resume. Yes, that’s correct for the post of a copywriter. Oh, so you want me to come down for a copy test. Sure thing. I will see you tomorrow at 10. What’s that? Fine, I will get my portfolio as well.”
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A girl:

She was typing something on her laptop.

“I have flunked my exams. My own parents don’t believe in me anymore. The world seems like an alien place. No one loves me. No one cares for me. I have no friends. I have no aim, no goals, and no hopes. No one should be held responsible for my death. I am doing this out of my own will.”

-April.
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A married couple:

“I was just thinking, we should have a child now honey. I am dying to become a father.”

“No. I can’t become pregnant now. I have my whole career in front me. How selfish of you to put your interests before mine? You want me look all bloated up and fat and ugly, and that too for stupid child. I am model Adam. I need to maintain my figure and look good all the time. You know pregnancy will put me out of the industry forever.”

“First of all, don’t call a child, stupid. Second of all, I am not selfish to be thinking about a baby right now. I think all married couples do dream about this special blessing. I was thinking more in terms of us. Imagine how beautiful and wonderful it would be to have a little angel jumping around the house. Imagine holding your own child in your arms. All pink, and lovely and cute. Don’t you feel that way?”

“No way. I can’t even think like that for another 7-8 years. We will see after that may be. You can’t force me in to anything.”
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Two aspiring actors:

“We should seriously quit this place and look to go to Hollywood or something. We have no future here in this small town.”

“You are right. We should try for big movies. These tiny roles in sitcoms are not going to help our careers.”
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The music was still playing in the background, when David decided he had heard enough and as a token of gratitude wanted to do something for all these people. After, if it hadn’t been for these people, he wouldn’t have had anything to write about. He walked up to the couple and said,

“Dude, if you really love her, go ask her hand from her father today. I can see that she really loves you, and if you let her go, you would be making the biggest mistake of your life. Do something now.”

<<The Couple>>:

“Idiot! We have been happily married for five years now. We play this game to remind ourselves of our wonderful past. Get Out.”

Two office colleagues (guys):

“You need to be shrewd too. You need to make your boss realize how much work you put in. Go finish that pending report and come clean with your boss. Tell him how you really feel. If he gets it, good. If he doesn’t, then just start looking for a job where you will get appreciated.”

<<The Office Colleagues>>:

“Yeah right, find me another job with a better pay and better work timings, and I will quit the very next day. And what the heck! He is my boss. Its his right to be a jerk.” 

The two sisters:

“Next time, draw your mother-in-law into a conversation about her son or yourself. Instigate something scandalous. And record it this time. Show it your hubby, and he will know the truth. Best of luck.”

<<The two sisters>>:

“Are you kidding me? She is a treasure trove. I don’t want my stupid husband driving her away. She is loaded and I have to have that money. She won’t live for long anyway.”

The two girlfriends:

“Love in its any form is good, as long as it is genuine and comes from the heart. So what if your cousin is a woman. If you love her and she loves you, I don’t really see why you shouldn’t be together.”

<<The two girlfriends>>:

“I am a Bi you bonehead. I already have a boyfriend, but I love my cousin too.” 

The father and the son:

“You need to let your son experience this pain. Taking him away won’t help. He would need to face bigger things in his life. Let him be close to his mom in her last days. This pain will shape him as an individual. You need to let him go though this. And I am really sorry. I hope you two get the strength to face this coming tragedy.”

<<The father>>:

“Psst. Who the hell are you? I am sick and tired of that woman.  I am going to live-in with my girlfriend, whom I have been dating for over 2 years now, and this little prick will just be a pain, so I am trying to get rid of both of them. You have a problem with that?”

The schoolgirls:

“He is a bloody, two timing scum bag. Drop him. It will do you good. You deserve a lot better. Don’t let go of this friendship, because of that jerk.”

<<The schoolgirls>>:

“So? We will have a hot threesome. Haven’t tried that in a while.”

The Two friends:

”Take some time off and think. Think real good. Talk to your wife. A long deep chat. Just the two of you. Take stock of your life. Chalk out your needs and goals and that of your partner’s. It will surely help. If not, then go see a counselor. And on the job front, find something that you would really like to do.”

<<The Two Friends>>:

I have already moved out of the house. I go home only in the night, just to get some action. I am thinking of marrying some one else. But I will keep this one too. Lemme see. And I sell lingerie for a living. Gets me around man. I would be crazy to give that up.”

The Guy:

“Best of luck for tomorrow. Do really well and if you feel it is a good company, join it, but only after making your terms clear.”

<<The Guy>>:

“Whatever man. I already have a job. I keep changing. I belong to the one who pays me the most.”

The Girl:

“Talk to your parents. Open your heart and just let go. And after that go see a psychologist, figure things out and plan your life. You are young and smart and beautiful. You don’t need to take such a drastic step. You have your entire life before you. Life is precious, don’t lose it just like that.”

<<The Girl>>:

“It is so easy for you talk. Have you ever failed in your exams? Do you even know how it feels to see your boyfriend with that Mexican bimbo? All graduating together and stuff. And planning their future and all that crap. My parents? Well my father just had a sex change operation and wants me to call him mom, and my mom; well she will jump into bed with anything that moves. Do you still wanna give me a piece of your mind?”

The Married couple:

“I don’t think either of you is selfish. You both are right at your own place. Having a child is a mutual decision. I guess you will be ready when the moment is right. It will occur to you both. You guys are still young, and still have sometime before thinking about a child. So don’t worry.”

<<The Husband>>:

“I already have 2 children from my previous marriage.”

<<The Wife>>:

“I will never mess up my figure for anything. May be we will adopt later. There are unwanted kids all around. If Brangelina can, so can we.”

The aspiring actors:

“Guys get whatever experience you are getting right now. Take that and build on it. Do some quality theater for some real learning. Learn the art. Perfect it and then aim for big things. And god willing, you will reach new heights.”

<<The aspiring actors>>:

“Dude we will sleep around if we have to. Theatre sucks. Do you think we know how to act? It is all about the face man. And we got that. Touchwood.”

 David quickly packed his stuff and rushed out without looking back. He got more than he wanted. He would have to look for some other coffee house.