The first rays of the sunrise hit Lara's face, waking her amidst the chaos unfolding in the living room. She groaned, her bad mood a result of her brother's late-night gaming sessions that had kept her half awake. With a heavy sigh, she got out of bed, knowing she had an important meeting to attend that morning. She applied light makeup, preparing herself for the day ahead. Her role was to take important notes and assist the management manager, Suszen, who had high hopes for her and regarded her with great professional respect.
Leaving her personal frustrations behind, Lara gathered her resolve and stepped into the living room, ready to face the ongoing chaos. It wasn't even 8 AM, yet her grandmother was already getting on her mother's nerves, complaining about the coffee and sugar. Silently cursing her grandmother's attitude, Lara grabbed a packet of biscuits and cookies from the kitchen. She gave her mother a quick side hug before rushing out to catch the subway.
Arriving early at the office, Lara felt relieved. This gave her time to organize the materials for the meeting. The thought of seeing Alex, her crush, added a bit of excitement to her morning. As she entered the building, she spotted Suszen, who was balancing a cup of coffee in one hand and supporting her pregnant belly with the other.
"Good morning, Suszen," Lara greeted her formally. "You really shouldn't drink coffee for the baby's sake."
Suszen smiled, a hint of defiance in her eyes. "I know, but I need my morning fix. Let's just get to the meeting."
They continued their conversation as they entered the lift, still debating the merits of coffee during pregnancy. Just as the doors were about to close, Lara saw Alex approaching. She quickly pressed the button to hold the doors open. Alex stumbled into the lift, accidentally bumping into Suszen's hand and causing her to spill her coffee all over Lara.
"Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry, Lara!" Alex exclaimed, looking horrified.
Lara forced a smile, trying to hide her frustration. "It's okay, accidents happen."
Suszen looked apologetic as well. "I'm so sorry, Lara. Let's get you cleaned up before the meeting starts."
Despite the unexpected mishap, Lara couldn't help but feel a flutter of excitement at being so close to Alex. As she headed to the restroom to clean up, she reminded herself to stay focused. Today was important, and she couldn't let a spilled coffee ruin her day.
By the time she joined the meeting, Lara was back to her professional self. She took diligent notes and assisted Suszen efficiently, earning approving glances from her manager. As the meeting progressed, she caught Alex's eye across the table. He gave her a small, encouraging smile, and for a moment, the chaos of the morning faded away.
Lara left the meeting feeling more determined than ever. She knew that balancing her personal and professional life wouldn't be easy, but with her dreams and ambitions fueling her, she believed she could handle whatever challenges came her way.
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