Heather

The morning sun streamed in through the cafe windows, filling the cozy space with a warm glow.

I hummed softly to myself as I wiped down tables and prepared for opening.

"Life is going smoothly, with Alex, Ian. And everything seems just fine." I uttered, glancing at Aria.

"Yeah, always what you wanted." She smiled. "I'm happy for you." She added.

"Actually, it scared me sometime." I sighed. "You know they say, calm before the storm, right?" I asked. "I wondered if this is how it felt like." I whispered.

"Stay positive love." Aria adviced squeezing my shoulder before she entered the store room.

This little cafe had become...