I met my younger self for coffee today

He arrived on time 

I arrived 5 minutes late. 

He ordered rooibos tea with cream

I ordered a strong black coffee. 

He said he wasn’t hungry

I insisted on ordering breakfast for the both of us because I knew he was hungry, he just didn’t have the means. 

He said that life would have been better if his dad was present & wouldn’t stop writing about him.

I told him that his absence was actually a blessing in disguise & I’ve stopped writing about him. 

He said he wished to be a detective one-day. 

I told him that I’m a qualified detective, English teacher and PC Engineerer & I’m currently working as a retailer. I reassured him that we’ll soon be fine. 

He said he wasn’t comfortable in his body. 

I told him that I’ve learned to love my body. I’ll soon be hitting the gym to make it more stronger, healthier & pretty enough to invite guests over. 

He apologized and said he would save up for our coffee date next time so that he would be the one paying. 

I told him not to worry about it.