The company festival was something Lina had never experienced before.
Lights hung everywhere. Music filled the air. Food stalls lined the open space outside the building.
"…This is amazing," she whispered, eyes shining.
"You've never been to something like this?" a coworker asked.
She shook her head. "Nope. Too busy working."
"Well, enjoy it tonight!"
"Oh, I will," Lina grinned.
And she meant it.
Meanwhile—
Adrian stood at a distance, watching the event unfold.
He rarely attended these things.
But tonight—
For some reason—
He stayed.
"…Sir," an employee approached nervously. "Would you like to join the others?"
"No."
As expected.
But then—
A voice called out.
"Sir!"
Adrian turned.
And there she was.
Lina.
Holding two skewers of street food.
"Try this!" she said, walking straight up to him.
Employees nearby froze.
She just… approached him?
"I don't eat street food," Adrian replied.
"You do now," she said, handing one to him.
"…No."
"Just one bite."
"No."
"Please?"
"…No."
She stared at him.
Then—
"…You're missing out."
He raised an eyebrow.
"Prove it."
Lina blinked.
Then smiled.
Without hesitation—
She took a bite.
Her eyes lit up instantly.
"See?! It's good!"
Adrian watched her.
The way she reacted.
The way she smiled like the world was simple.
Then—
Without another word—
He took the skewer.
And took a bite.
Gasps echoed around them.
The CEO… eating street food?!
"…Well?" Lina asked eagerly.
A pause.
Then—
"…It's acceptable."
Lina laughed.
"That means you like it."
"…Don't interpret my words."
But he didn't stop eating.
And somehow—
That small moment became the highlight of his night.