I stared blankly at the fine dust hanging hazily between the buildings and took a sip of the drink in my hand. I’d ordered it out of curiosity after hearing it was a new menu item, but once again, it was a failure. The chocolate flavor was overpowering, leaving my mouth feeling dry and heavy. Regretting not just ordering my usual, I ...
I stared blankly at the fine dust hanging hazily between the buildings and took a sip of the drink in my hand. I’d ordered it out of curiosity after hearing it was a new menu item, but once again, it was a failure. The chocolate flavor was overpowering, leaving my mouth feeling dry and heavy. Regretting not just ordering my usual, I pulled my phone from my pocket and checked the time again. I still had about 15 minutes. Technically, no one would scold me for stepping out of the office, but it’s better to stick to work hours to avoid gossip. “It's really autumn now. It'll be too cold to come up here next week.” Even with a cardigan on, the wind kept sneaking under my clothes. Maybe it was the cold drink, but my fingertips were starting to sting. Of course, insisting on iced drinks even in t
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