Problem: Continue the following story.

Ben went to a restaurant and was stuck between ordering ginger or peppermint tea. He chose the
Here's how I want to continue it: ginger because he liked the bitterness.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Robert wanted to swim in the hot tub at Benjamin's house, but
Here's how I want to continue it: Benjamin was gone.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Jessica did not want to speak to the person they were attracted to but Monica did because
Here's how I want to continue it:
Jessica was shy.