The Argument

Jess and Sam have been friends since school. They both live in Melbourne, and they agree about almost everything: films, music, football teams. However, there is one thing they can't agree about. Coffee.

Last Saturday they met in the park and the argument started again. "The best coffee in Melbourne is at Bean There," said Sam. "It's a small place with a green door, next to a bookshop. The coffee is strong but smooth."

"No way," said Jess. "In my opinion, the best coffee is at The Corner Cup. They have a big black cat that sleeps in the window. Their flat white is perfect."

They argued for twenty minutes. Sam said Bean There was better because the coffee was never too hot. Jess said The Corner Cup was better because the staff were so friendly. Although they were both a bit annoyed, they were also enjoying it. It was their favorite argument.

Finally Jess had an idea. "Let's go to both cafes right now." "Fine," said Sam. "Mine first." They walked to Sam's cafe. There was the green door, and there was the bookshop. Then Jess stopped and stared.

In the window, a big black cat was sleeping in the sun. Sam looked up. On the corner of the building there was a new sign: "The Corner Cup". The cafe changed its name in the spring. Sam never noticed the new sign, and Jess never saw the green door, because she always used the side entrance.

They looked at each other and realized the truth. They both loved the same cafe! "So, actually, we agree," said Jess. "Actually, we do," said Sam. They went inside and ordered two flat whites. They were perfect.