Chapter 49

Marina decided to visit an old-time friend named Rachel and decided to help her serve just to catch up on old times.

As she walked into the coffee shop, trying to shake off the lingering emotions from the previous day's argument with Aiden. She put on a bright smile, ready to face the day's customers with her friend Rachel.

Today, she wants to be the owner of a sophisticated Cosmetic store or Mrs. Wellington. Today, she was just going to be Marina.

As she began to take orders, a peculiar man caught her attention. He was tall, with an awkward gait and a greasy comb-over. His eyes seemed to linger on her a bit too long, making her skin crawl.

"Welcome to Brewed Awakening! What can I get started for you?" Marina asked, trying to sound friendly but professional.

The man's smile was unsettling, his teeth yellow and crooked. "Oh, just a coffee, black. And can I get your name, sweetheart?"

Marina's instincts screamed a warning. "It's Marina. And I'll get that right out for you."

As she pour