THE CAFE
Samantha stepped into the cozy coffee shop, the warm aroma of freshly brewed coffee wrapping around her like a comforting hug. She paused for a moment, scanning the room.
The place was lively, but her eyes quickly found the two familiar faces sitting at their favorite corner table. Megan and Chloe waved enthusiastically when they spotted her, and Samantha waved back, a bright smile spreading across her face as she made her way over.
“Hello, girls!” Samantha greeted cheerfully as she reached the table.
“Well, look who decided to show up,” Chloe teased, setting her phone aside. “Took you long enough.”
Samantha laughed, slipping into the chair beside Megan. “Oh, stop. I’m only like five minutes late.”
“Five minutes too many,” Chloe shot back, her tone exaggeratedly stern. “You
