Exile // Exile

Ilya, the owner of a small coffee shop, was known for his signature latte and shyness. Carolina, a bright and sociable artist, often visited his coffee shop, attracted not only by the coffee but also by the cozy atmosphere. She always took an easel with her and painted in the corner, creating lively sketches of visitors.

Ilya secretly admired her work, but could not speak. One day, while cleaning the coffee shop in the evening, he came across a sketch left by Carolina - a portrait of himself making coffee.

This became the impetus. The next day, Ilya plucked up his courage and approached Carolina. He thanked her for the drawing, asking permission to hang it in the coffee shop. Carolina, smiling, easily agreed. A long conversation followed, and Ilya discovered that Carolina was also very shy, she just hid it behind her bright appearance. Their chance meeting turned into the beginning of a tender relationship. Ilya, blushing a little, asked: - Maybe someday, you could draw something else for my coffee shop?