He arrives with official paperwork, aiming to collect a long-overdue tax payment. She assures him there's no need to worry—the money is on its way, and a friend is expected any moment. So, he waits. Minutes stretch into an hour, her excuses become more elaborate, and the anticipated arrival of help seems increasingly unlikely. What started as a routine collection visit gradually transforms into an awkward test of patience. With nothing to do but talk, both find themselves unexpectedly distracted. As the delay lengthens, concentrating on paperwork and professional duties becomes more challenging. As the afternoon wears on, the question shifts from whether the money will arrive to why neither seems keen for the visit to end. Sometimes, the most intriguing debts have little to do with finances.

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