The sunlight bathed Asher's entire being, casting a warm glow over his large sweaters, decorated with a necklace, loose-fitting jeans, and old-fashioned sneakers. He patiently waited in line inside the charming yet cozy café. Inside the café, he observed a diverse array of customers engaged in various activities-some reading, others chatting with friends, a few working on laptops, and some enjoying the company of their furry pets. The café prided itself on being pet-friendly, welcoming dogs, cats, and even ferrets, as long as their owners were responsible.
After a brief wait, Asher approached the cashier, greeted by a warm smile. "Welcome to Purrfect Perks Café! What can I get started for you?" The cashier, named Citra, inquired cheerfully.
"I'll have an iced Cappawccino and two chocolate Meowffins." Ash replied casually, suppressing a chuckle at the playful names of the menu items. His order arrived, each item adorned with a playful paw print- a delightful touch that never failed to amuse him.
With his purchases in hand, he left the café for his cherished spot in the park, a secret known only to him and a select group of 15 others. As he wore his headphones and tuned up "End of Beginning" by DJO, he kicked off his skateboard and glided towards the park.
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As he rode his skateboard along the park path, passing by tall trees of different kinds and benches where people sat chatting or walking with or without pets, he noticed the crowd thinning as he approached his favorite spot.
The loud laughter and chatter gradually faded away until all he could hear was the rustling of leaves, birds chirping, and bees buzzing. There were still a few people scattered around, quietly reading or having a picnic. After a few moments, he finally reached his favorite spot and quickly placed his skateboard on the grass nearby.
He then took out his Icebreaker book from his gray leather bag. Before diving into his reading, he paused to put out his headphones, wanting to listen to the soothing sounds of nature. With the book open to page 94, he lay down on the ground and began reading quietly.
While absorbed in his book, Ash occasionally enjoyed bites of his muffins and sips of his cold cappuccino. He glanced around the quiet area of the park, noticing different types of birds flying, and stray cats, dogs, and raccoons wandering casually. Sitting up to readjust, he resumed reading.
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Suddenly, on page 126, a stray Manx cat approached him, purring loudly to get his attention, and began rubbing its body against his left leg repeatedly. Despite his initial caution, Ash cautiously reached out to pet the cat, wary of potential scratches on his expensive clothing. Sensing the cat's friendliness, he turned his attention to its pink collar with a bow, where he found a name, "Jinx," and a sequence of numbers.
"Is your name Jinx?" He asked the cat in a gentle, coaxing tone, receiving a playful wag of its tail in response. "Is that a yes?" Ash chuckled softly, glancing around the park to see if anyone was looking for a lost pet.
"Where's your owner, Jinx?" He muttered to himself, continuing to stroke the cat.
With the collar's numbers now firmly in mind, Ash reached for his phone with determination. "This is probably your owner's number- no, obviously." He thought to himself, dialing the digits with a mix of excitement and responsibility.
As the phone rang, a worried voice answered on the other end. "Who are you? How did you get my number?" The frantic girl's voice asked, her concern evident.
"Do you have Ms. Jinx? Please don't hurt her." She pleaded urgently.
"I'll do anything, just please don't hurt her."
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Stray Serendipity
RomanceA guy, named Ash, was quietly reading in his favorite spot at the park, where no usually walking around. But, suddenly where a few minutes have passed, a cat suddenly approaches him, seemingly happy to see him, brushing its body to his, purring quie...
