Bitter Aftertaste

"Can we talk now?" Caleb asked.

Valerie really wasn't in the mood to talk, but she nodded anyway.

The three of them found a seat by the window.

Kelly could tell they had something to talk about, so she asked Caleb, "What do you want to drink? I'll go get it for you."

Out of courtesy, Valerie was about to hand Caleb one of the coffees, but he spoke up, "Latte."

Valerie quietly withdrew her hand, he