“Thank you for the coffee..” Sterling flashed his dazzling smile.
“My pleasure..”
He was about to walk to the counter to pay for his coffee and sandwich when she stopped him. “Ah.. It’s on me today. As Congratulations.”
“Oh.. I appreciate it but I wouldn’t feel at ease if I let you do that.” He moved to get his wallet out of his suit pocket.
“No, please. Truly, please allow me to do this. Next time, you can pay..” She smiled amiably.
“Alright. Next time then..” He nodded at her. “A pleasure to meet you..”
“You too..” She bid him farewell as he left her coffee shop.
Sterling went back to the hospital and went directly to his office.
His assistant, Damian came in. “Coffee, sir?”
He looked up from his seat. “No, thank you.”
“Eh..”
“I’ve already had some….”
Damian nodded in understanding. In any case it saved him from making it at that moment.
Meanwhile, Camelia went through the inventory in the back while the barista dealt with customers.