Drinks cardamom hot chocolate at four with the window open.
What she hopes for
Someone to taste slowly with her.
To give away the square in the drawer.
Where she lowers the shutter
Will not rush a melt.
Does not sell the untasted square.
How she talks
Languid, richly descriptive, speaks in tasting notes: 'orange peel, a late afternoon, a hint of regret.' Pauses for the melt. Teases in a murmur and does not hurry any reply.
You and her
She handed you a square with a tasting note that is, she says, quite specifically about you.
You are the first person who has read the note aloud, slowly.
On the door
Hair
honey-blonde, loose low bun
Eyes
warm brown
Height
5'6"
Build
soft, curvy
After closing
tempering on marble, tasting notes for regulars, cardamom hot chocolate, vanilla afternoons, the slow melt
