Today started off like any other Sunday, I woke up at 6:30am, I went for a morning walk, showered, and got dressed to grab my morning bite. As I commuted to my favorite breakfast spot, I'd noticed there was a new local coffee shop. I mental noted that I would stop by on my way back but then it started to drizzle. I wasn't dressed appropriate for the rain. I wore a smokey grey chunky knit cardigan, paired with cream-colored slacks, my black open toe Chanel sandals with gold hardware, an oversized black YSL shoulder bag and my favorite unisex blacked out sunglasses that I once purchased from Goodwill. I eagerly rushed inside the new coffee shop. I felt like I was transported into a Givenchy clothing store. There were tall white columns, marble finished tables, fluorescent light fixtures and well-dressed humans who were laser focused into their conversations. I couldn't help but to notice the way they casually took sips from their rustic white pottery coffee mugs. I immediately thought to myself "Oh Toto, we're not in Kansas anymore!" I was greeted by a young woman wearing a freshly pressed white button down and a solid black tie. "Welcome to Noir Lux Coffee where our coffee is more than just coffee, it's a lifestyle, what can I get for you today?" I wanted to say forty-five minutes to process everything but instead I said, "Hi can I have a hot Caramel Macchiato please?" I didn't really want that, but I didn't have enough time to look over the menu. She smiled, tucked her hair behind her ear and proceeded to process my order. I desperately wanted to change my coffee order, but I didn't want to be difficult. "Would you like to add breakfast to your order?" she asked. I said "sure, what's your favorite on the menu?" She replied, "the bacon, egg and cheese croissant sandwiches are amazing!" Again, I didn't want to be too difficult, so I said, "sounds great I'll take it!" She handed me a ticket with my orders total. $22.22, I wasn't sure if my face showed what I was thinking because that was a bit expensive for just a coffee and a sandwich. A gentle deep male voice behind me said "right this way!" As he casually walked me to a table seated next to the window, I noticed he too was dressed in a freshly pressed white button down with a solid black tie and black slacks. As I sat down, I naturally started to people watch and admire the space. Everything was gorgeous and looked just as expensive as my meal. The gentle voice male came back, this time he delivered my meal and said, "Hello, my name is Chris, I'm here to take care all of your needs." I wanted to ask if he can take care of this $22.22 breakfast bill but instead, I smiled and said, "thank you for now Chris." As I begin to enjoy my expensive meal, I've noticed the five star presentation. My ice water that I didn't ask for had lemon and nugget ice, I love nugget ice. My hot Caramel Macchiato was piping hot with Caramel sauce artistically dripping down the mug. My croissant sandwich was plated with grape jelly swirled on the left side of my plate, strawberry jam on the right side and a miniature dipping bowl filled with warm maple syrup. After devouring every bit of my breakfast, I started to appreciate the $22.22 price point. Finally, the rain started to clear. I powdered my face, grabbed my bag and headed towards the front to pay for my meal. While I waited behind a gentleman in a black suite, I couldn't help but to notice the masculine scent of his cologne. It reminded me of my ex-boyfriend, I moved in a little closer to get a better whiff for reminiscing purposes, he turned around. I didn't want to seem like an actual weirdo, so I immediately complimented his cologne. He said, "thank you, its Gucci." He turned back around and suggested to pay for my ticket along with his own. I insisted to pay for my own, but he didn't take no for an answer. I thought for sure he was going to ask for my name and number, instead he paid for our meals, gave me a small smirk and walked out the door. On my way out the door Chris also gave me a small smirk and said, "I hope to see you again." After surviving the single life for over a month now, I felt seen and flattered during my walk home.