The Second Choice

Brynn's Confession

Y/n is driving her new car to work, savoring the thrill of her recent upgrade. Skipping breakfast that morning, she feels a pang of hunger and decides to stop at a nearby café for a quick bite. She parks her sleek new car and enters the cozy café, eager to grab a panini sandwich.

As she steps inside, her attention is drawn to a man who appears to be in distress. He's frantically searching through his pockets and looking around with a worried expression. Curious and concerned, Y/n approaches him.

"Hey, is everything okay?" she asks gently.

The man looks up, his face a mix of embarrassment and frustration. "I think I dropped my wallet somewhere. I'm on my way to my new job, and I need to pay for my breakfast, but I can't find my wallet. It's just one of those mornings."

Y/n, feeling a pang of sympathy, offers a warm smile. "I can cover your breakfast if you'd like. It's no trouble at all."
    
The man's eyes widen in relief and gratitude. "Oh, thank you so much! I'm really in a bind here. I don't even have my phone to transfer the money back to you."

Y/n nods understandingly. "No problem. If you want, just give me your bank details, and I can transfer it back to you later."

The man hesitates, looking more distressed. "Actually, my wallet case has my phone in it, so I'm completely without it right now. It's my first day at this new job, and I'm already off to a rough start."

Realizing the predicament, Y/n offers a practical solution. "Let me help you out. If you give me the address of your workplace, I can arrange an Uber for you."

The man's face brightens with gratitude. "That would be amazing. The address is 1234 Innovation Drive."

Y/n's eyes widen in recognition. "Wait, that's the same address as my office. How about this—I'll book the Uber for you, and you can just hop in. I'm headed there myself."

The man looks both relieved and a bit hesitant. "Are you sure? I wouldn't want to impose."

Y/n shakes her head with a reassuring smile. "It's no trouble at all. I'd be happy to help. Just tell me your name so I can book the Uber properly."

The man introduces himself. "I'm Asher. Thank you so much, Y/n."

Y/n smiles warmly. "Nice to meet you, Asher. Let me take care of this for you."

She quickly arranges an Uber through her phone and hands Asher the details. "The Uber will be here in about 10 minutes. You can wait here, and I'll make sure to get your breakfast taken care of."

Asher looks visibly relieved and grateful. "Thank you again, Y/n. This really means a lot."

Y/n waves it off with a friendly grin. "It's my pleasure. Good luck with your first day at work. I'm sure it'll go well."

With that, Y/n heads to the counter to order her panini sandwich while Asher waits for his Uber. She's glad to have been able to help, and her act of kindness feels like a great way to start the day.

Y/n picks up her panini sandwich from the counter and heads out of the café, feeling a sense of satisfaction from her morning's good deed. She drives the sleek new car to the office, the thrill of the upgrade still fresh. Upon arriving, she parks her car in the lot and makes her way into the building.

As Y/n steps off the elevator and into the office, she notices the familiar hum of activity in the break room. She hears the lively voices of her colleagues Haechan, Brandon, Kieran, and Miguel as they chat animatedly. The sound of their conversation brings a smile to her face. She heads to the break room and starts making herself a latte, the comforting aroma filling the air.