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Coffee Stain and Dinner Invitation
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Zoey's POV
"Are you kidding me?" I stare down at my favorite shirt, which now has a huge coffee stain on it.
Frustrated, I throw the towel over the rack and the shirt in the laundry basket before exiting the bathroom. No amount of damp towels or effort can get rid of the huge stain.
I should have taken up that man's offer and let him pay for it to be dry cleaned. After all, it's his fault, barreling into me with hot coffee in his hand.
"Is the stain still there?" Kat's eyes trail me as I make my way over to the couch.
I still smell like coffee despite taking a half hour bath, literally scrubbing the strong scented liquid off my body.
"Yes, unfortunately." I sigh, pushin
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