Fifty Shades Of Ugly
I've got just the thing.
Chelsea scanned the menu as if deciphering a foreign language while he waited as Leslie expertly crafted his drink. He'd never been a coffee aficionado, but today, he'd pretend. Inside, the cozy atmosphere and gentle hum of conversation soothed his frayed nerves. Their banter was familiar, but Chelsea's thoughts lingered on Arc and the tangled emotions he couldn't shake.
She did it with precision, topping it with an intricate design. 'Café au lait, with a hint of vanilla.' As Bertha handed him his coffee, their eyes met, and for a moment, Chelsea wondered if she saw right through him.