THE HEART I DIDN'T NOTICE

CHAPTER FIFTEEN

The bustling lunchroom of a trendy cafe. Raven, dressed in a stylish black jumpsuit, is wiping down a table, while Mico, a young man with a mop of dark hair and a mischievous grin, leans against the counter, watching her.

Mico: (Rubbing his chin thoughtfully) "So, who were those three ladies this afternoon? The ones with the fancy clothes and the even fancier phones?"

Raven: (Chuckles, her eyes twinkling) "Oh, those were just our friends. The one with the black hair, that's Leah. She's a model. And the blonde one, Mica, she's an actress. She's amazing at taking pictures, too. But the one you're probably wondering about is Blair, the one with the brown hair and the porcelain skin. She's a global influencer."

Mico: (Nods, a hint of recognition in his eyes) "Ah, that explains why Blair seemed familiar. But she seemed a little... off. Kind of rude, actually."

Raven: (Shrugs, a knowing smile playing on her lips) "I think she just had a bad day. Once you get to know her, she's actually really kind and sweet. She just has this... fierce aura."

Mico: (Raises an eyebrow) "Fierce, huh? How long have you been friends?"

Raven: (Leaning back against the counter, her voice dropping to a confidential whisper) "Almost twelve years. We've been through it all together. I know everything about her. She's always on her phone, even at home. She wears makeup even when she's just going to the grocery store. And she loves spicy food! She's obsessed with horror movies, too. And you know what's funny? When she needs something, she suddenly becomes the sweetest, most charming person you've ever met."

Mico: (Teasingly) "Wow, you know her well. Are you sure you're just friends? Maybe there's something more going on."

Raven: (Shakes her head, a playful blush creeping onto her cheeks) "We're really just friends. Honestly, I think she sees me more like a sister."

Mico: (Winks) "If you say so. But maybe you should ask her about that horror movie marathon you've been talking about. Maybe she'll be in the mood for some company."

Raven: (Laughs, a mischievous glint in her eyes) "Maybe I will. But don't tell her you told me to ask!"