Alice

I arrived at the location and sat down, checking the time. It was 8:30. I ordered a coffee and took a sip, accompanied by a slice of cake. As I ate, I gazed out the window, waiting for Phoebe to arrive.

Right on cue, she walked in at 8:45. She spotted me and snickered, then made her way over. "You're quite early, Alice," she said, sitting down across from me.

I nodded, not responding. Instead, I asked, "Can I order something for you?"

She shook her head. "No, I don't take anything in the morning, especially from strangers."

Such an arrogant bitch!

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