Amid the weariness of another night's toil, I sought refuge in a local bar. The air bore intoxicating aroma of whiskey and the hushed murmurs of hidden lives.

There, a captivating enigma captured my attention – Seizing the opportunity, I slipped into the vacant stool beside her, a sly smile on my lips.

"I have a boyfriend," she declared, her voice cool and dismissive of my initial advances.

I couldn't help but chuckle, both surprised and intrigued by her unflinching demeanor, "Not for long."