Ethan adjusted his sleek navy suit as he strode briskly down the sunlit city avenue. Sunlight bounced off the high skyscraper glass, illuminating the energetic street packed with afternoon commuters. He felt on top of the world after signing a promising corporate deal earlier that morning.
His hard work at the financial firm was finally paying off after years of relentless hustle. He walked past high-end retail shop windows showing hardwood oak floors and crisp white crown molding inside.
Ethan smiled with high confidence, looking up toward the looming skyscrapers while adjusting his jacket lapel. Life seemed structured, predictable, and entirely under his control until he looked toward the crosswalk.
Walking toward him was a stunning woman wearing a sharp grey blazer, completely focused on her smartphone. Her blond hair caught the natural light, and subtle freckles dusted her nose as she navigated the crowded sidewalk. Ethan stopped dead in his tracks, his eyes opening wide in total shock and sudden realization.
Ethan: Wow, she is absolutely breathtaking.
He couldn't explain the sudden rush of energy that surged through him in that exact instant. Without overthinking, Ethan turned around and quickly strided alongside her, matching her fast pace along the concrete sidewalk.
Ethan: Hey, I had to stop you. Would you go out with me?
The woman stopped abruptly in her tracks, clutching her leather bag closer against her grey blazer outfit. She turned her head with a cool, unimpressed expression as she looked at him up and down. Her bright blue eyes showed neither anger nor delight, just complete indifference toward his sudden pitch.
Chloe: Sorry, I'm not interested.
Ethan: I know this seems sudden, but I rarely do stuff like this.
Chloe: It doesn't matter. I really need to get going.
Ethan: Can I at least give you my business card?
Chloe: No, thank you. Have a good afternoon.
She pivoted cleanly on her heels and continued down the avenue toward the financial district train station. Ethan's face completely dropped in sudden disappointment and heartbreak as her figure disappeared into the bustling crowd. He stood near a store window, feeling a wave of deep embarrassment wash over his chest.
Ethan: Man, that was a complete disaster.
He took a deep breath, trying to shake off the awkward rejection as street noise blurred around him. He ran a hand over his short buzzed hair and let out a long, heavy sigh.
Ethan: I guess some risks just don't pay off.
He walked toward his favorite quiet coffee shop nearby, needing a place to sit down and gather his thoughts.
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