The mug held a dark, strong-smelling herbal tea.
Sara sat cross-legged on the sofa, taking it and sipping slowly.
Adrian grabbed a throw blanket and draped it over her legs. "I looked it up on my phone while I was brewing this. You're not supposed to get cold during your time of the month, let alone drink alcohol. You practically have a death wish!"
Sara offered a pale smile. "I'll be careful next time."
The warm drink worked quickly, easing her discomfort and lifting her spirits. She teased him, "I didn't realize you were such a softie, Adrian. Honestly, Norah would be lucky to have you."
Adrian scoffed. "Just figuring that out? Regretting not helping me win her over?"
Sara raised an eyebrow in amusement. "When it comes to matters of the heart, even as her best friend, I can't force anything."
"I know." Adrian sat down on the sofa, a look of absolute resolve settling over his features. "I'm going to tell Norah how I feel."
Sara looked surprised. "Are you ready for that?"
Adrian had hesitated for a long time. At first, when he knew Norah liked Xavier, he never had the chance. Later, when she forgot about Xavier, he thought his window had finally opened. He wanted to make Norah Lamont fall for him. But seeing her get closer and closer to Gonzalez made panic set in.
He didn't want to believe it, but he had to face the truth: she was very likely falling for that man all over again.
If he didn't confess now, he would regret it for the rest of his life.
"Have you thought about the consequences?" Sara asked softly, taking another small sip of her tea.
Adrian pressed his lips into a tight line.
If she said yes, he'd be ecstatic. But if she rejected him, they might not even be able to stay friends.
To complicate matters, Norah still worked at his company. If she found out how he felt, would she quit just to avoid the awkwardness?
Those fears had kept him silent all this time.

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