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My phone vibrates and I slide my hand into my pocket to get it. Mateo just sent me a beautiful painting of myself in which my afro hair is all over the place.
I smile, about to type a reply but I'm interrupted by someone at the counter.
"Hey," he says and I look up to find Kent staring at me.
"Hi, Kent," I say my smile widening as I put the phone back into my pocket.
"You look happy today," he says, his eyes fixed on my mouth.
"Ohhh," I say, pursing my lips uncomfortably.
"Yeah, may I have a latte?" he asks and I nod.
"At your service."
I quickly make a latte and hand it to him.
"Anything else?" I ask and he nods.
"Would you like to share a drink later today, after work?" he asks, giving me a playfully nervous smile.
"Sure," I say, without giving it much thought and he
