The next morning, Lena arrived at the cafe with a sense of excitement and anticipation. She couldn't wait to see Alex again and talk about what had happened between them the night before.
But when she walked into the cafe, she was met with a shocking sight. The rival coffee shop down the street had put up a sign outside their door, advertising a special deal that was almost identical to Lena's own promotion.
Lena felt a sense of rage boil inside her. It was clear that the other coffee shop was trying to steal her customers and sabotage her business. She was about to storm over there and give them a piece of her mind, when Alex stopped her.
"Wait," he said, his voice calm and steady. "Let me handle this."
Lena watched as Alex walked over to the other coffee shop and engaged in a heated conversation with the owner. She couldn't hear what they were saying, but she could see the look of determination on Alex's face.
After a few tense moments, Alex returned to Lena, a triumphant smile on his lips. "Don't worry," he said. "They won't be bothering you again."
Lena was curious about what Alex had said to the other coffee shop owner, but she didn't press the issue. She was just grateful to have someone in her corner who was willing to fight for her.