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with a sigh. "I thought I did my best." "Hey, don't talk like that," Sarah said, giving Clara a reassuring pat on the back. "You are amazing at what you do. Your boss is just a perfectionist, as always." "Yeah, maybe." Clara appreciated Sarah's words of encouragement, but she still couldn't shake off the feeling of disappointment. "I guess I'll just have to try harder next time," she said with a determined look on her face. "Enough of your sulking; let's grab some more drinks before calling it a night" ," Sarah suggested with a smile. They had drinks for a while before Sarah ended up going home, but Clara wasn't ready to leave yet. She waved off Sarah's offer to give her a ride, insisting she needed some time alone. But what she really needed was a distraction- anything to take her mind off her recent setback. "Another one?" the bartender asked, raising her eyebrow as he pointed at the empty glass in front of her. She glanced up from her phone, a slight smile tugging at the corner of her lips.. "Why not? Keep them coming," she answered. As she waited for her drink, she felt a strange sensation, like someone was watching her. She scanned the room when her eyes met the gaze of a tall, handsome face. She quickly looked away , her heart skipping a beat. The intensity of his stare was unsettling but also strangely thrilling. He moved closer, taking the seat beside her. "You look like you could use some company," he said, his voice deep and smooth, with a hint of amusement. She laughed lightly, more out of nervousness than anything else. "I guess I could," she replied, trying to keep her tone casual. "Rough day?" he asked, nodding toward her almost emoty glass. "Something like that, she said, taking a sip of her freshly made drink. "just needed to unwind." "I can relate ," he said, ordering another round of drinks for them both. "Sometimes a little company can make all the difference." She smiled gratefully, feeling a sense of comfort in his presenc