Confidence, Not Delusion

With the meeting I'd had, I've gotten to know Elsa a little more.

If I use romance, I'll probably never be able to have anything romantic with Elsa. But that doesn't mean there wasn't a way. There was and I had it.

Competence.

I just needed to display ultra-competence and I'm halfway there.

After my meeting with Elsa, I drove down to Cafe De La Paix. I'd be meeting Matt there.

The moment I walked through the doors of the establishment, I was greeted by the aroma of freshly brewed coffee.

I made my way to a table near the window, slipping off my jacket and draping it over the back of my chair. It didn't take me too long to order an espresso and I leaned back, taking in the view of the street.

I could see that the cafe was busier than usual, with large groups of patrons sitting around tables or working quietly on their laptops.

Was the cafe quickly becoming a hotspot? Did someone point out the establishment on social media?