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A1 · First steps 103 words · 2 min

The Empty Cup

On his first day, Pedro drinks from a cup that is not his.

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It is Pedro's first day. He gets a desk. He gets a laptop. Everyone goes to a meeting.

The desk is clean. There is one white cup. He thinks: maybe it is a gift. He is thirsty.

The desk is clean. There is one white cup. He thinks: maybe it is a gift. He is thirsty.

Pedro goes to the kitchen. He fills the cup with water. He sits down. A bearded man stands at the door.

Pedro goes to the kitchen. He fills the cup with water. He sits down. A bearded man stands at the door.

"This was my desk before," he says. He smiles. "I am Diego. Welcome."

"This was my desk before," he says. He smiles. "I am Diego. Welcome."

Pedro's face turns red. He gives the cup back. Diego laughs. "Keep it," he says. "But ask about the coffee machine."

Pedro's face turns red. He gives the cup back. Diego laughs. "Keep it," he says. "But ask about the coffee machine."

Later, Diego shows him the coffee machine. It takes ten minutes.

Later, Diego shows him the coffee machine. It takes ten minutes.

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