a's

especially the female ones fantasizing and at the same time acting paranoid. My curiosity

atic

urn and conversations pause. The air is electric with anticipation. The powerful Mr Black, flan

h vehicle is meticulously polished, sporting tinted windows and discreet communication

erges from the second car and going over to the first car to ushe

ning to catch a glimpse. His authoritative strid

t of my reverie. I was irritated i

r heels for that man when our l

xed on the Mr Black's imposing figure seated at Table 17. Again, I wondered why Manager Jake was very afraid of this man. His sudden arrival had sent a ripple of unease

brought this man to his humble café? Was it a security check?

ear his throat, attempt

afé. I'm Manager Jake. It's an h

sence, however, his piercing gaze were fixed on

ly gestured to me as

of you during your visit. She's very excellent. Sh

sweaty hands behind my crisp apron

to serve you. Can I start you

ant as his intense stare lingered on

as he spoke. I'm sure Manager Jak

r," he ordered, his deep

down the order.

e order leaving Manager Ja

t. "Is...there anything specific you'd like to k

hand stopped h

ok over t

er. As he retreated to the safety of his office, he couldn't shake the feeling that this unexpected visit would cha

ray of coffee, Manager Jake watching at

watching keenly as he took a

cup to me and

. I couldn't shake off the feeling Mr Black's i

, lingering on my name t

look so

I felt numb in my body. I can't deny the fact that his deep vo

's almost impossible" I muttered,

, and he slammed the coff

" he mu

spine. My heart racing, I took a step back, my hand instin

ir? Was the coffee not to

flicker of intensity there. His eyes seemed

ed to my name tag again,

e though coming out as a whisp

sn't referring to the coffee as bland but because I

ew heavier, and the air see

rt, before returning to Mr. Black's imposing figure. Where the h

r my throat and qui

d you like

s gaze lingered on me, h

wait for his reply before

k", Manager Jake suddenly came o

re that it wasn't over be