Day 28 · Unspoken Thing

A slow English story about a Wednesday bubble tea ritual and an unspoken thing. 12 simple sentences. Word by word.📝 Today's sentencesWednesday. Honestly, it's my favorite day of the week.I know that sounds weird. But let me explain.Here's my theory. Once Wednesday hits, the week's halfway gone. Weekend's right around the corner.Plus, I've got a special Wednesday routine. And it's a good one.There's a bubble tea shop right downstairs from my office.And on Wednesdays, their signature drink is half off. Total hump day lifesaver.I've been showing up the same time every week. Turns out, I'm a regular now.The boss doesn't even ask anymore. Just starts making my usual.But here's the thing. Every time, he doubles up on the pearls.I never asked. But I always tip him a little extra in return.It's our unspoken thing. And honestly, it makes my whole week.Walking back upstairs, sipping. Only two days before the wonderful weekend hits. Hang in there, I can do this.🔑 Vocabulary• right around the corner /raɪt əˈraʊnd ðə ˈkɔːrnər/• signature drink /ˈsɪɡnətʃər drɪŋk/• hump day /hʌmp deɪ/• lifesaver /ˈlaɪfˌseɪvər/• the usual /ðə ˈjuːʒuəl/• here's the thing /hɪərz ðə θɪŋ/• in return /ɪn rɪˈtɜːrn/• makes my whole week /meɪks maɪ hoʊl wiːk/• Turns out /tɜːrnz aʊt/• bubble tea /ˈbʌbl tiː/• unspoken /ʌnˈspoʊkən/• routine /ruːˈtiːn/• hang in there /hæŋ ɪn ðer/• regular /ˈreɡjələr/• showing up /ˈʃoʊɪŋ ʌp/• doubles up /ˈdʌblz ʌp/🎧 New episode every weekdaySubscribe so you don't miss the next sentence.