Rain lashed against the windows of 'The Daily Grind,' obscuring the already dim Monday morning light. Chloe sighed, wiping down the counter for the fifth time in as many minutes.
Suddenly, the bell above the door jingled, announcing a new arrival. A man, drenched and flustered, rushed in, shaking his umbrella like he was battling a particularly stubborn opponent.
He ordered a latte, and Chloe, despite the weather, couldn't help but notice how incredibly cute he was. High cheekbones, kind eyes, and a mop of unruly brown hair – straight out of a rom-com.
As she handed him his latte, disaster struck. A rogue sneeze from a nearby customer caused her to jump, spilling a splash of foam onto his shirt.
"Oh my gosh, I am so sorry!" Chloe exclaimed, grabbing a cloth.
He laughed, a warm, genuine sound that sent shivers down her spine. "No worries, it happens. Besides," he winked, "now I have an excuse to see you again."
He introduced himself as Liam and mentioned he'd be back tomorrow for another cute-saster prone latte experience.
Chloe smiled. Maybe Mondays weren't so bad after all. The spilled latte led to chats, then dates, then Liam introduced Chloe to his cutes pet dog.