DECEIT'S GAME

Uninvited Conversation.

"Now that I'm free of the pressure of a forced marriage, I can't help but feel intrigued by a certain thing. I was wandering down the street when I caught the sight of a coffee shop, and it caught my eye in the best way. It seemed so well-built and charming, and it's been on my mind ever since.

So, I said my goodbyes to my aunt and set off on the streets to find that place. I hope to maybe even work there as a waitress or something similar."

"My relationship with my aunt has always been pretty distant, as we've rarely ever really talked or hung out. So, when I said goodbye to her and left her house, it felt pretty final. Once I got to the streets, I couldn't help but recall the coffee shop I had been eyeing previously, and I've been thinking of returning to it ever since.

So, I've been wandering the streets in search of that place. Hoping to re-enter its inviting doors soon.I was determined to find a place for myself and start my own life. I felt the urge to move out on my own rather than relying on others. So I set out to find my place and support myself.

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Hello ! Is anyone there?

Hi mam ! How can we help you?

I'm Helen. And I've heard you're recruiting some new staffs here .

Oh yes mam. We have opened several vacancies.

After some back-and-forth conversation, Helen finally landed herself the job as a waitress at the place.

Next morning it was an absolutely perfect day for Helen as she was going to work for the first time in Australia. She had also wore this beautiful dress which made her feel like a pageant winner who has just been crowned.
Having a flawless look and sweet scent she head to the cafe.

Hello miss Helen. Can you serve this to the table number 5 over there!

Sure thing.

Sir, this is your order. Thank you.

"As it happens, one of our workers are unfortunately feeling unwell and has to take leave for a week. So, we're hoping you can step in and assist us in this time of need. We know it's your first day, but we'll try our best to guide you through everything and help you out if needed.

That's all right," Helen replied with confidence and a smile. "I'm here to help, and I'm happy to do my part in any way I can. Just give me a nudge in the right direction, and I'll do my best to fill in where needed.

Helen was working away on the tasks assigned to her, when she suddenly spotted a man with a fabulous frame entering the cafe. It was her first time seeing such a physically-fit and well-built man, and she couldn't help but notice his impressive physique.

"Damn." She thought to herself as she glanced over at the guy, her eyes locked onto his impressive muscles. She couldn't help but notice his fabulous body structure, and it was certainly giving her some ideas.

Hello miss.

Hello miss??(WAVING AT HELEN WHO'S TOTALLY DAYDREAMING)

Excuse me miss?

Oh sorry sir! What would you like to have?

I'll just have a plain coffee without sugar.

Puzzles Helen : That's it sir? Would you like to order something more?

No thank you.

Oh yeah. Okay I shall take my leave now. Bill please?

That'll be 5$ sir. Swipe it here.Well it's my 1st time seeing someone having coffee with sugar.

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Oh nevermind sir . I love coffee the same way so I said it. (SMILING)

The man was leaving but suddenly came back to Helen.

Actually, I've also never seen anyone liking coffee the same way as me .
So I'd love to know about the people who have the same interests as me.

Helen was kind of amazed by the talk now . ( What does he mean knowing me better?)

The man asked about getting to know her better, which caught her off-guard. "Uh, sure! I don't mind chatting a bit," she replied, unsure of his intentions but intrigued nonetheless.

Hi . My name is Andrew. I'll love to invite you for dinner....If you don't mind?

Awkwardly, Thank you sir. But it'd be glutenous of me to accept the invitation of someone I don't even knew. I'm sorry.

Then. Get to know me better.

What do you mean sir?

You'll know.

Helen was left a bit flummoxed by Andrew's comment. She didn't know this guy in the slightest, nor did he know her, so his request to get acquainted seemed a tad odd. However, she was intrigued by the proposition and curious as to what he had in mind. "So...you'd like to get to know me better?" she repeated, seeking clarification.

Yeah, that's exactly it," Andrew confirmed with a smile. "I know practically nothing about you, and you know nothing about me, so I figured why not give it a shot and get to know each other. How does that sound?"

At that moment, her phone rang, and she had to take the call. "Sorry, excuse me a second," she said to Andrew, and he gave a friendly smile and nodded in acknowledgment. So the matter ended at that Moment.

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The next day, Helen received a phone call from an unfamiliar number. She answered, and a male voice greeted her on the other end.

"Hello? Who's this?" She asked cautiously, unsure of who was calling her.

"Ahem..do you remember me?" The voice responded, and Helen immediately realized who it was: Andrew, the man who had met her at the café the day before.

Oh the one at the cafe? Wait? How did you get my number?

Beep beep.
........

Hello? Andrew? Are you listening?

Yes I'm....mmmm miss ...?

I'm Helen.

Helen. Okay.

The call was cut, leaving Helen with more questions than answers. She was still unsure of why Andrew had called her and what he wanted to ask. She was also confused about how he managed to get her number despite not knowing her very well. She was beginning to become increasingly uneasy about the entire situation.

What a psycho.
Have I really gained a psychopathic man around me here? Seriously it's just been a week I'm here. Ugh... forget it.

Since then Andrew continuously stops at the Cafe and have always been staring at Helen.

So it kinda caused an awkward moment at the café.

Actually sir I don't mind you coming at the cafe. We welcomed everyone here. But you've been continuously staring at me everytime you're here. And this is making me feel uncomfortable and also my mates here seems disturbed with your appearance. ( The actual thing was the owner of the cafe told Helen to stop that man coming to the cafe as he seemed to be an eye catcher for other customers our there.)

Well I'd stop coming here if you accept my invitation.

To cut this crap. Helen actually had to accept his invitation and act cool .It seemed that Helen was stuck between a rock and a hard place. Andrew had made it clear that his visits to the cafe were to see her, and not just for the coffee. He had even openly threatened to stop coming altogether if she didn't take the bait and accept his offer of a dinner date. But she didn't quite know what to expect from the whole situation. So, reluctantly and after considerable deliberation, she ultimately decided to go with Andrew and give his proposal a chance.

OKAY I'LL COME WITH YOU!