Unexpected closeness on duty

It was a typical Monday morning when Lena walked into the small, elegant café where she worked. The scent of freshly brewed coffee and warm croissants enveloped her like a familiar hug. The sun shone through the large windows and made the wooden tables shine in a warm light. But behind the charming façade, an unexpected encounter awaited them. On that day, the new boss, Mr. Müller, was in the café to hold a meeting with the employees. Lena had heard the stories about him — charming but strict, with a radiance in his profound eyes that could rob women of their minds. Her excitement turned to curiosity as he looked at her during the meeting and she felt her cheeks redden. The way he emphasized the word “service mentality” made her heart beat faster. After the meeting, he asked her to stay a minute. “I'd like to show you something,” he said with a mysterious smile. Lena followed him into the café's small, darkened tea kitchen. The space was tight, the atmosphere was loaded. Her shoulders touched as he explained the new tea menu to her and she could feel the warmth of his presence. “I appreciate your dedication,” he muttered as the space between them melted. The tingling in the air intensified as he came closer, his voice soft and attractive. A shy look was enough to intertwine their eyes, and the world around them seemed to disappear. Lena was confused and electrified at the same time. Had she just imagined it all? The tension between them was palpable. He leaned over to her, and the next moment, his breath was on her ear. “What if we take advantage of this proximity?” , he whispered and Lena held her breath. The words were heavy in the air, and she didn't know whether to retreat or take the step. Her mind was racing as his lips slowly ventured towards hers... The moment was perfect until the sound of a door abruptly pulled her out of her trance. Two of her colleagues came in and the scene fell apart, but not without the promise that was in the air. A new chapter had begun, and Lena could no longer ignore the tingling of unexpected closeness.