Terrified

Chapter 7: Closer (Part 3 of 3)

Henceforth, the early night of this auspicious day approached fast and the sale starts. Indeed, the café is closed but inside it is a set-up for a party which will be happening later on. The Christmas decors filled the walls and corners of the café, with a Christmas tree lighted up by the colorful Christmas lights on a corner and underneath it are gifts from the people Yumi invited for tonight, namely, Chris and the café staffs who lost their jobs, Fatima together with Heart who are the mastermind of this set-up, Ashtine who will catch up later on and of course Bianca who is always stuck with her.

But before this joyous party starts, they have yet to fulfill today's mission and that's to sell everything that Yumi made that comes with Fatima's free blends. Outside, just in front of the café's entrance, they placed a long table where they put all the boxes of limited cakes. Banners and labels were put in their designated areas and the place is neatly arranged, nothing to be criticized about. All of these things were done and made possible by their teamwork throughout the busy morning.

They haven't officially opened but people can be seen lining up already, thanks to Heart's successful promotions she did for free in her vlog's channel. And as an exchange, Heart covers this momentous day as she organized her cameras around to film everyone, Yumi multi-tasking to finalize the preparations, Fatima assisting her in arranging the cakes and pastries on top of the table, Chris and the other staffs applying finishing touches on the decorations outside for everyone to feel the essence of this significant holiday season.

"Miss Yumi Garcia, what did you do that Bianca is sulking alone inside the café?" Fatima whispered to her best friend as she asked while they position themselves behind the table ready to sell.

Yumi took a quick glance behind her and found Bianca occupying that one seat near the Christmas tree all alone. "I don't know." She just shrugged off her shoulders pretending she doesn't have an idea why. "How about you, how does it feel that Heart answered your curiosity during her live broadcast and got an indirect confession as an answer instead?" She shifted the questioning to her as she smirked.

"H-how did you know that was me?" Fatima stuttered badly that she accidentally rose up her voice and got some attention from their friends.

Yumi raises an eyebrow, "Duh? Do you really think I wouldn't know who turtlerabbitkim01 is? That's like your username on every social media whenever you want to stalk someone without using your personal accounts. And you're too obvious for me after you flooded Heart's comment box with the same question."

"Yeah, of course you know... I should have known." Fatima acknowledged defeat.

"You better settle your feelings out. Trust me, cheating on Edsel would be the worst thing you'll ever do and you'll regret doing it if ever. Heart seems to like you too especially after what we heard during her live broadcast. You better sort things out and choose." Yumi conveyed and tapped her back.

Fatima heaves a heavy sigh, "Cheating on anyone never crossed my mind and never will I do that. I've seen you in so much pain because of that and I don't want anyone else to experience the same and I'm aware how much you despise cheaters so why should I, your best friend, become one? That's why I'm considering what you've been telling me, to break up with Edsel and set her free then maybe, think about Heart. I just don't know yet and I haven't been talking to Edsel either."

"Let's not think about that for now and let's enjoy this day. You can find answers soon." Yumi comforted her and Fatima gave her those puppy eyes as she wordlessly thanked her understanding best friend.

"Don't buy cakes from them! I heard they are old and spoiled already! It's poisonous! If I were you I wouldn't risk it and just buy cakes from other shops that are better and not in this wrecked one!"