Nora Hughes, 30 — Sports Nutritionist
Brown hair in a high ponytail, beige blazer, tablet in hand.
The type of woman who thinks in macros and spreadsheets.
Which—coincidentally—shouldtotallyintrigue him.
“Are you strict with your diet?” she asks.
“I usually make pancakes.”
“Whole-grain or regular?”
“Burned.”
My pen smacks against my clipboard on instinct.
Lila gives me a sympathetic look from the check-in desk.
“Better than the trainer,” she mutters.
“Shut up, Lila.”
Ava Morales, 28 — Sports Physical Therapist
Ava has warm eyes, a soothing voice, and gentle hand gestures when she talks.
Another logical choice: she understands athletes and knows how to be empathetic.
Naturally, Cohen decides logic is irrelevant.
“What injury taught you the most?” she asks professionally.
“I don’t get injured easily,” he replies flatly.
Ava laughs, but he doesn’t even smile.
He just drums his fingers on the table like he’s counting down the seconds to freedom.
Sabrina Lee, 33 — PR for a Sports Brand
Charismatic, extroverted, wearing a bold red suit that screams success and confidence.
Sabrina takes charge immediately.
“So, Cohen Becker. If I were your PR rep, I’d tell you to appear more approachable. Ever thought about starting a motivational podcast?”
“Only if I can call itDon’t Do It, It Doesn’t Work.”
“Funny.”
“No.”
God, give me strength.
Lila leans closer and whispers, “You’re doing that thing with your foot.”
“What thing?”
