AWKWARD BRUNCH.

MAYA.

"Earth to Maya!" Sasha exclaimed, her fingers snapping sharply in front of my face, jolting me back to reality.

I blinked, feeling a flush rise to my cheeks as I met the concerned gazes of my friends. Eric's brow was furrowed, his eyes crinkled with worry, while Sasha's expression was a mixture of amusement and alarm.

"Babe, are you okay?" Eric asked, his voice low and soothing. "Your body is here, but it seems your mind is a million miles away."

Sasha nodded in vigorous agreement, her ponytail bobbing behind her. "Yeah, we've been trying to get your attention for ages." I let out a deep sigh, feeling a sense of embarrassment wash over me. Eric's eyes sparkled with amusement as he noted,

"And there comes the sigh. This is like the hundredth time already."