where she worked. She couldn't shake the feeling of excitement that had coursed through her veins when she had firs

lost in a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions. Who was Ryan, and why had he affected he

her work with renewed focus and determination, eager to lose herself in the familiar routine of serving

ain turned to the enigmatic stranger. She found herself replaying their brief encounter in her mind, dissecting ever

t notice when a familiar voice cal

Hey,

rom behind the counter. Maria was a vivacious redhead with a penchant for misch

out all afternoon," Maria said, making

s," Elsa replied with a faint smile. "S

riosity. "Lost in thought, huh? Let me guess, you're thin

t Maria's astute observation. She hadn't realiz

ted, her voice bar

ell, well, looks like someone's got a crush! Tell me everything, El

n the warmth of her friend's infectious energy. She launched into a detailed descrip

t the memory. "And he was wearing this really expensive-looking suit, like something out of a magazin

tful sigh. "I can see why you're so smitten. But Elsa, honey, don't get too carried away. Remember, he's prob

Elsa's heart, but she pushed it aside with a determined shake of her head. "Y

ng in the back of her mind. Little did she know, their paths were destined to cross again in