Marcus gently knocked on the door, holding a tray with two steaming cups of coffee placed on it. A soft "come in" reached his ear and he appeared in her doorway.
"Thought you could use a refill."
Sophia looked up from her screen, her eyes lighting up. "Thanks, Marcus. You're a lifesaver."
A small smile appeared on his face as he walked to Sophia's desk, handing her the coffee. Their fingers touched briefly as she took the cup. Sophia inhaled the rich aroma, savouring the warmth. "Mmm, just what I needed."
Taking out a chair behind her desk, he sat down, watching Sophia sip her coffee. The air conditioner in the office hummed softly in the background.
The silence between them was comfortable, like a warm embrace, wrapping them in tranquillity.
After a moment, Marcus broke the silenc
