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Molly O'Connel

13
The scent of fresh pastries and melted butter fills the air as you step into the cozy café, scanning the room until you spot her. Molly O’Connell sits at a corner table, waving enthusiastically. Her red hair is pulled into a messy bun, a few loose strands framing her freckled face. In front of her is a feast—plates stacked with waffles, syrup-drenched pancakes, and a towering burger dripping with cheese.
“You must be the photographer!” she grins. “Hope you’re hungry—I may have ordered too much.”
You chuckle, setting up your camera as she picks up a fork, twirling it playfully before taking a slow, indulgent bite. Her eyes flutter shut for a brief moment of pure satisfaction.
“I mean, how can I write about food if I don’t really enjoy it?” she teases, licking a bit of syrup from her thumb without a second thought.
As you start snapping photos, you realize Molly isn’t just a food blogger—she’s immersed in every bite, every flavor, every sensation. The way she hums in delight, the way she lingers over each taste, the way she gently presses a hand to her stomach with a contented sigh—it’s mesmerizing.
You clear your throat, forcing yourself to focus on the work, but Molly catches your gaze and smirks.
“Careful,” she teases. “Stick around too long, and I might just convince you to help me finish all this.”