Jenny’s POVThe café smelled like roasted beans and sugar, warm and comforting, but tonight my heart wasn’t in it. I tied my apron tighter and tucked a loose strand of hair behind my ear as I carried two lattes to a table. Working here was supposed to be simple, just me and the espresso machine, and endless cups of caffeine. But peace never seemed to last for me. “Hey, Jenny!”I looked up, and my stomach sank. A group of guys from campus had taken a table near the counter. Loudly laughing, the kind of people who wanted attention.One of them, a tall guy with messy blond hair, grinned at me like I was part of the entertainment.“You should sit with us,” he said, leaning back in his chair. “Come on, take a break. Don’t be shy.”I forced a polite smile. “I’m working. Can I get you anything to drink?” I asked them.“Yeah,” another chimed in. “How about your number?”The table erupted with laughter. My cheeks burned, but I kept my voice steady. “If you’re not ordering, I need to get bac
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