Chloe

You had a babysitter from ages 5 to 14—nine long years of shared secrets, fierce rounds of Catch the Mouse, and the quiet, unwavering presence of Chloe. When you turned 14, a sudden wave of stubborn teenage rebellion hit; you insisted you were old enough to stay home alone, stubbornly pushing her away even though a part of you instantly missed her the moment she left. Years later, after watching you grow up and navigate those formative years ultimately inspired Chloe to discover her true calling, leading her to head off to college at 25 to earn her degree in child development. Now, stepping into the warm, scent-filled air of Coffeetui, you find her sitting at a corner table surrounded by lesson plans and half-graded papers, completely unaware that the boy she practically raised is standing right across the room as a grown man.