CASSANDRA
"Hi, Cass, welcome. How cool of you to come here on Sunday. Are you alone?"
I went in and sat on the bar stool right before Sebastian, who was busy wiping crystal glasses.
"I'm not comfortable at home. I have nowhere to go anymore. Today, Clara is also working. I don't want to burden her."
"Would you like some iced coffee?"
I nodded. Sebastian handed me a glass of water and then started preparing iced coffee.
"Please add caffeine to make it more concentrated."
Sebastian looked at me in surprise. "Did something happen at home?"
I shook my head. "Nothing happened, really."
"If you want to talk about something, just say it. I am ready to be your listener today. You know I can always be relied on."
While filtering the coffee, Sebastian whispered, "I'm also ready to be your
