Emma arrived at The Green Leaf five minutes early, her heart pounding as she scanned the cafe for any sign of Tiana. She chose a table near the back, positioning herself so she could see the door. As she waited, she rehearsed the speech she'd prepared, determined to maintain her composure.
At exactly 1 PM, Tiana sauntered in, her perfectly coiffed hair and designer outfit making Emma feel suddenly underdressed in her work attire. Tiana's eyes locked onto Emma, a smirk playing at the corners of her mouth as she approached.
"Well, well," Tiana purred, sliding into the seat across from Emma. "I must say, I was surprised to hear from you. How are you holding up, sweetie?"
Emma's jaw clenched at the false sympathy in Tiana's voice. "Let's skip the pleasantries, Tiana. I want to know what rea
