I was on my way from work when I remembered I made a note to stop by the coffee store to get some coffee.
When I made my instant coffee that morning, I realized I was left with the last packet, so I quickly entered the store.
"Hello", I greeted the store owner.
"Oh, hello" she responded, giving me her beautiful smile.
"The usual, I presume?" She asked knowing fully well my favorite kind of coffee.
"Of course" I responded smiling at her as well.
As I waited for her to bring my package, I saw her holding a sample of what I presume is a new kind of coffee.
"What's that?" I asked while she handed me my coffee package.
"Well, this is a new brand of coffee. It's an aphrodisiac kind that helps stimulate... you know" she said giving me a wink.
"Ooooooohh, now that's very interesting". I replied while laughing.
"I want you to try it out and if you like what you feel, there's more where that came from". She said while handing me one of the packs of aphrodisiac coffee.
I thanked her as I placed the new coffee into my coffee package and left her shop.
When I got back home, I placed the contents in the packet on my kitchen counter.
"I will keep the new coffee for the weekend, when my husband gets back from his travels" " wink wink", I thought to myself.
I showered, prepared dinner, ate, and watched some movies before going to bed.
I woke up the next morning and reluctantly dragged myself from the bed and went into the kitchen. I was not fully awake as I boiled some water. I knew if there is anything that could help me become fully awake. It's coffee.
I took the last instant coffee I had before from the counter, poured it into a cup, and poured some hot water.
I allowed it to cool a bit before taking a long sip.
Wow! I didn't add honey to this coffee, why is it this sweet and smells so nice?", I thought aloud. But since I have an important meeting today, I didn't have the time to dilly-dally as I didn't want to be late.
I quickly finished up my coffee and went into the bathroom to take a shower.
**This girl is on fire!!, this girl is on fire ooooo oo!, I sang in the shower as the water poured down my body. I came out afterward and started making preparations for work.
Some minutes later, I started feeling a tingling sensation all through my body. I tried to ignore the feeling as I tried to finish with my make-up.
I carried my bag and was about to head out when the feeling came again, this time coming on strong. I was feeling sweaty all of a sudden, biting my lips as I tried to hold myself together.
Wait! What is this? I said out loud to myself as I tried to think of what was causing me to feel this way.
Then I remembered the aphrodisiac coffee.
"Oh No! I didn't... Did I? ", I said feeling breathless. I took off my shoes and went into my kitchen. I checked the coffee packet I just disposed and my fear was confirmed. I took the aphrodisiac coffee instead of my normal coffee.
"Oh! What do I do?", I asked no one in particular. I am already running late for my meeting and it's a very important one at that. I couldn't concentrate anymore as I rubbed my thighs together.
"Should I call in sick? Or find another excuse? Because there is no way I can go to work in this state.
I shakily dialed my friend's number, she is also my colleague at work. I ran a hand through my hair as I waited for her to pick up.
"Hello" I breathed into my phone as I noticed she had picked up.
"Hey, what's wrong, Are you okay?" I could hear and feel her worry from the other end.
"I'm not fine, but I am not in harms way. I am actually at home", I replied still trying to hold myself together.
"Aren't you coming to work?", she asked sounding surprised.
"I won't be able to make it, I have an emergency. Can you cover for me at the meeting?"
"Oh, didn't you check your e-mail? The meeting has been rescheduled for next week. The boss had to travel or something"
"Oh good, just cover for me please, I will explain when I get to work tomorrow" I explained and hoped she wouldn't probe me further.
"It had better be good if it caused you to miss work. Just take care of yourself okay?"
"I will, thank you" I ended the call, glad that one part was over. Now to deal with my dilemma. I thought of what I could do.
I knelt down. Took in a deep breath as I tried to think of something to get my mind off what I was feeling.
"No, this isn't working". I stood up, sat down, and stood up again. "What about exercise?", I asked no one in particular.
I positioned myself and started with Jumping Jacks. Go, I, 2,3....
It seemed to work for a while as I started sweating profusely, I opened the kitchen door and went outside. It's a good thing my house isn't in an open place which afforded me the privacy I needed.
I did other exercises and after some time, I seemed to be in control again. I went inside and took another shower, prepared a meal, and ate while ensuring I took lots of water. Afterward, I buried myself in work.
The next day as I got to work, my friend rushed to my seat, signaling for me to spill the deets.
I laughed and said Girl, It's A Funny Story!