Sarah was never a morning person.

The alarm blaring at 6:30 AM was her daily nemesis. But one thing made the relentless early hours bearable – the comforting aroma of fresh coffee wafting through the air. Her favorite coffee shop was just a few minutes from her apartment, and it became her morning sanctuary. One sunny morning, after hitting the snooze button a couple of times, Sarah rushed to get dressed. She had a big presentation at work, and she needed the caffeine more than ever. She grabbed her keys, dashed out the door, and made her way to the familiar coffee shop. As she joined the line of cars in the drive-thru, Sarah couldn’t help but feel the familiar rush of anticipation. The smell of roasted coffee beans and the thought of that first sip was her little daily luxury. The line inched forward, and soon, Sarah found herself at the drive-thru window. She reached for her purse to pay, but before she could hand over her credit card, the barista smiled and said, “Your coffee has been covered by the car ahead of you.”