Chapter 1: A Cup of Tea (Part I)

Today, fate played a trick on me.

Wanna know how ? First, I woke up late for my seven o’clock class because my alarm didn’t go off. Before I went to sleep, I made sure that it was setted exactly at six.

Second, I forgot my ID so the security guard didn’t allow me to enter at first. I had to write my name on the logbook of students who forgot their ID’s. My name got dirtied on the record ofthe student of affairs.

Third, our Logic professor ordered me to get out of the class because I was fifteen minutes late. What’s embarrassing is, I was about take a seat before he screamed my name and ordered me to get out of the class.

I never felt so embarrassed in my life!

You think that that’s where it ends? Nope! Far from it. As they say, when it rains it pours.

While I am waiting for our morning period to end, I went to a café a few blocks away from our campus. It has a weird name, Moriartea Café, but its ambiance is perfect for those who want to have their morning drink before facing a rough day.

Upon entering thw shop, I went to the counter where a staff greeted me with a smile. Minutes passed while I am staring at the menu, I was taking a look at the choices.

"Chamomile tea, please", I said after taking money from my wallet. I always allot extra budget for this type of expenses. I don’t always go to this type of café. I am not like other people who make this café their hangout place.

"Fifty pesos, ma’am. I receive one hundred pesos!" said by the cashier with the name plate of "Sigmund". He was a spitting image of Benedict Cumberbatch with his curly hair. A smile as bright as the morning sun was plastered on his face. It gives me good vibes.

"Ding" said by the cashier register while giving me my change. He gently handed over some bilss and coins. "Here’s your change. Enjoy your tea while waiting for your next class!"

"Thanks-" My smile froze and my face flashed a curious expression as I stared back at his coal eyes. I never said anything about me waiting for my next class, so how did he know ? "What did tou just say ?" I asked, confused.

"Enjoy your tea while waiting for your next class!" Sigmund repeated, his smile still unfading across his lips. He seemed charming yet suspicious. "Is there something wrong with what I said, Miss?"

Does he know me ? Have we met before ? Questions popping up my head. "H-How did you know that I am waiting for my next class ?" I asked.

"Obviously, you are late for your first class, now you’re here to wait until its time for you to go to your next class. Am I right, Miss" he said.

"Obviously ?" I repeated. How could that be Obvious ?

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