The wrong coffee
Adrian’s office, early morning. Lena stands in the hall, coffee in hand.
Lena Hart (shortcake)
(nervous, whispering to herself):
Okay… first day. Don’t trip. Don’t spill. Don’t—oh no, it’s too hot. Should I knock?
Adrian Knight
(from inside, cold, clipped):
You’ve been standing there for thirty seconds. Come in.
Lena Hart (shortcake)
(jumping, rushing in):
Oh! Good morning, Mr. Knight. I… I brought your coffee
Her hands shake slightly as she holds out the cup.
Adrian takes the cup, raises an eyebrow, inspects it like it’s a crime scene
Adrian Knight
Let’s see if you can follow simple instructions.
Takes a sip, immediately frowns.
Adrian Knight
....what is this ?
Lena Hart (shortcake)
(blinking, flustered)
Uh… coffee?
Adrian Knight
(flat, annoyed)
This is burnt sugar water with milk. Miss Hart, do you ever read orders?
Lena Hart (shortcake)
(Cheeks burning)
I…. I thought maybe extra sugar would make it better?
Adrian Knight
(cold, setting cup down with a precise flick of his wrist)
I don’t pay you to improvise. I pay you to follow instructions.
Lena Hart (shortcake)
(murmuring under her breath, but loud enough he hears)
Well, bitter seems more your style anyway.
Adrian Knight
(eyes narrowing)
… Excuse me ??
Lena Hart (shortcake)
(panicking, stammering, nearly dropping the cup)
I… I mean—I’ll fix it! Right away, sir! (She spins, nearly trips over a chair.)
Adrian Knight
(mutters under his breath)
… Shortcake.
Lena Hart (shortcake)
(freezes, slowly turns )
.. shortcake?
Adrian Knight
Nothing. Just… hurry before you break anything else.
Lena Hart (shortcake)
(muttering under her breath)
Grumpy cat
Lena Hart (shortcake)
…Yes, Mr. Knight?
Adrian Knight
(leaning back, tapping his pen, voice calm but dangerous)
Next time… don’t test me.
Lena bolts down the hall, cheeks flaming. Adrian watches her go, smirking despite himself, tapping the pen faster, annoyed at how easily she distracted him.
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Mưa buồn
I'm not gonna lie, I binged-read the entire story in one sitting. Now I need the next chapter like air to breathe!
2025-08-29
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