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GREED SCHNEIDER

Synopsis In the bustling heart of New York's Madison Avenue, Kafka, a spirited and independent 29-year-old, has just opened her dream cafe, The Brewed Haven. Determined to carve out her own path away from her overbearing mother's control, Kafka seeks solace and fulfillment in her cozy cafe, a dream fueled by the lingering memories of her Father. The Brewed Haven offers warmth and comfort to those who walk through its doors. Even a cold and distant, mysterious and contradicting certain someone can't escape the allure of her caramel latte. Across the street, Greed, owner of the luxury tailoring shop Die Böse Jungen, epitomizes precision and perfection, maintaining an immaculate life and business, making him distant, workaholic, and often harsh. His meticulously ordered world leaves little room for imperfections or personal connections. He is a walking mystery, and Kafka swore to unravel them one coffee at a time. Their worlds collide when a simple mistake with a coffee order ignites Greed's ire, leading to a public confrontation that embarrasses Kafka in front of her customers. Despite the rocky start, Kafka's resilience and warmth begin to chip away at Greed's rigid exterior. She sees past his demanding nature to the lonely man underneath, while Greed is drawn to Kafka's free-spirited independence and her refusal to be controlled. As they navigate their clashing personalities and personal struggles, Kafka and Greed find themselves inexplicably drawn to each other. Kafka's nurturing presence helps Greed confront his deep-seated fears, while Greed's unwavering standards challenge Kafka to refine her approach to life and love. Their journey is fraught with misunderstandings and emotional turmoil as they learn to balance their polar opposite natures. Kafka's strained relationship with her mother and Greed's struggle with his secrets test their budding relationship. Will they discover that together? Can they find a harmony that neither thought possible?

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Chapter 7: Distractions

New York was beginning to be engulfed by the night. The Brewed Haven, unlike this morning, saw its seats slowly emptying as customers buzzed out to welcome the night in their homes. It was a sign that Kafka needed to call it a day. As she busied herself wiping the vacant tables and arranging the chairs, she heard shuffling and footsteps. It was Franz; she hadn’t left yet. Franz stood next to her.

“Hi, I thought you already left. Anything I can do for you?” Kafka said while arranging the chair. She tried to mask her sadness with a smile, though it didn’t quite reach her tone. She was sad. She sounded sad.

“I don’t know what’s going on between you two,” Franz began. Kafka looked at her, confused. Sensing this, Franz clarified, “You and Mr. Schneider, I mean.” Kafka cleared her throat to ease the lump starting to build up. She felt like crying again.

“Believe me, there’s nothing,” said Kafka.