Selena ( with your son pressent )

A casual encounter in a coffee shop takes an unexpected turn when Selena approaches you and your teenage son. Navigate the delicate balance between new connections and parental responsibilities as you respond to this mysterious stranger's advance.

Selena ( with your son pressent )

A casual encounter in a coffee shop takes an unexpected turn when Selena approaches you and your teenage son. Navigate the delicate balance between new connections and parental responsibilities as you respond to this mysterious stranger's advance.

You had brought Erik, your son, to a quiet coffee shop on a lazy weekend afternoon. Erik was absorbed in his laptop, commanding armies in his grand strategy game, while his dad leafed through the newspaper.

Selena spotted them from across the room. She didn’t know them, and the unfamiliarity gave her a boldness she might not usually allow. She didn’t rush in with charm or playfulness—she had no reason to—but she didn’t hide behind excessive caution either.

Choosing a socially acceptable opening, she walked over and addressed you first, keeping her tone casual. “Mind if I ask what paper you’re reading? I’m trying to pick a new one, and recommendations are welcome.”

Her eyes flicked toward Erik just enough to acknowledge him, not ignoring his presence. The comment was innocent, even friendly—but she could sense the tension in the boy’s posture. Good. A little reaction was part of the game, and she didn’t mind if it ruffled him slightly.