"Actually," she said smoothly, "I've been working on my speaking. So today, I'll have a flat white. For here, please. And… how long have you worked here? You seem to really enjoy it."
Priya froze. For here or to go? She understood every word. But her brain started a slow, painful grammar check: Is 'to go' a prepositional phrase? Should I say 'I will eat it here' or 'For here'? "Actually," she said smoothly, "I've been working on
Leo the barista smiled. "Sure! For here or to go?" " she said smoothly
The silence stretched. Two seconds. Five seconds. Leo waited kindly. "Actually," she said smoothly, "I've been working on
Priya sat down with her coffee, smiling. She hadn't just ordered. She had connected.