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It was all act

Author: Purple Acacia
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

It took two minutes to arrive at the café. She isn't so good with finding cafés around since she likes to stay where she is now. So searching the café in the city is bothersome. But since she is determined to meet the person, she doesn't want to back off.

The wind chime rings as she opens the door. Greeted by the freshly baked buns and scent of caffeine. It's a great feelings at this hour. Evening is perfect to have a cup of coffee and cookies. The sweetness of cookies and the bitterness of coffee are best combination.

Unable to push away the greediness of enjoying their freshly baked cookies and the hand grounded coffee, she orders for two, despite the cold blood between her and the person she is meeting.

After ordering, she turns and scans around the café to spot the area. But she couldn't see anyone single sitting. Everyone has partner with them.

So, instead of standing, she selects a table in the corner of the room and sits down.

The brisk wind is blowing. The winter is
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