222 Wake up to reality, Boy

Inside the cosy cafe,

The low hum of background chatter and the clinking of utensils created a warm ambience. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee lingered in the air, intertwining with the tantalizing scent of baked goods.

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'What... is happening?' Eli thought as he observed Aadya, Alysia, and Rock.....the newcomer.

Both Aadya and Alysia shot glares at Rock as if engaging in a silent conversation through their eyes.

After a moment of awkward silence, the waiter, a young man with a polite smile, arrived and asked,

"Excuse me, Sir. May I take your order?"

Snapping out of his thoughts, Rock glanced at the waiter and said,

"Just a soft drink, please"

His gravelly voice resonated with an air of nonchalance that seemed out of place in the refined setting.

"Okay, Sir" The waiter replied before gracefully retreating and...ran away.