Sapphire_Lake

Halle has a café running now. With her sick mom, she has to work extra hard for a successful operation. After 5 years she was able to put back her tragic past and move forward focussing on her mother and the café. With two of her friends' help she's been progressing through her life alone. Now that things were going well there is a new problem. The person who ruined her name and brought chaos into her life is back in her life. And he's coming back for revenge. Will she be able to handle it and take care of her mom?

Will you leave me alone? I don't have time for you anymore!

            "Nothing. Woke up earlier than intended." Halle yawned sitting at the table with Yui and Shizuka.


            "You had a nightmare?" Shizuka asked incredulous. "Your overthinking must've gone out of the roof yesterday." She poured Yui and Halle a cup of milk.


            "I was merely thinking." Halle spoke in her defense. She was a little embarrassed with Yui still giggling for what Shizuka just said. "And most of my observations are not wrong. Considering that person hasn't changed one bit."


            "Person . . . ?" Shizuka glances at Yui and thought Halle doesn't want to talk about it in Yui's presence.


            "Yeah, you're right." Shizuka said. "She probably would be ready to pounce on you the moment you step outside."


            "It actually is." Yui was laughing. "What are you two even talking about?"


            Shizuka had a sliver of a smile. "Just adult things, Love bug. You eat up. I have to take you to school."


            "Even I have to go early today."


            "Yeah, start early. Maybe get some extra customers?"


            "For extra customers, you can probably stay late." Shizuka had a deadpan face at this point. "But that wouldn't be safe."


            "Yes. I know." Halle sighed. "But I could get lucky."


            "Don't always be so pessimistic. Today is a great day."


            "Something wrong?" asked Halle.


Chapter 11