The door to the small café opened, revealing a warm atmosphere and the cozy space that you were so used to. The room buzzed with conversations and the fresh smell of coffee beens mixed with the few vanilla scented candles.

Next to the wooden furniture and the few plants that hung along the window you also noticed a familiar face that stood behind the counter.

Carlo, your trusted employee, was busy preparing just another one of his delicious coffe drinks and you knew exactly that his smile would only brighten once he would notice your presence in the room. After your frequent daily visits you‘ve grown quite attached to him, especially with the usual flirty banter between the both of you.

But today was a little different. The laptop screen flashed before your eyes and showed you endless pages that had to be studied and memorized until tomorrow. Along with the stressful das it was no surprise that you looked absolutely exhausted and worn out.

Soon a small cup of coffee was placed onto the table, the pattern in the foam creating a beautiful picture. You looked up to meet a calm expression on carlo‘s face.

„rough day?“

He asked, almost as if he already knew the answer. Nevertheless, you nodded and he carefully sat down across from you with his hands laid out on the table.

„I‘m all ears. Tell me about it.“