„Hi Jade! Viennese melange? And lemon water?" The waitress known as Laura called from the counter the second Jade stepped into the Blue Galaxy.
„Hello. Actually, I feel like having something sweet. Can you make me some hot chocolate? The sugar is gonna be useful later during the workout," Jade said while going to the counter. She didn't sit on the bar stool like last time though, she decided to remain standing while waiting for her chocolate because she would take it with her to the sports complex anyway.
„Hot chocolate? I thought you didn't drink such things," Laura joked but got into making the order anyway.
„Guilty pleasures. I had a steak two days ago, I can have a hot chocolate," Jade laughed and looked around herself. The café was almost full as always, people chatted over each other while drinking their coffee, juice, milkshake, chocolate or some speciality of local waitresses. Scanning the people inside the café, she didn't recognize any familiar face (not counting the usual waitresses) until she reached the other side of the counter. She saw blonde head from behind but the girl wasn't dressed in her working clothes today. Furthermore, Jade noticed a tall guy standing in front of her with unpleasant look on his face. He was facing her so Jade could inspect him. He had a little longer almost black hair, the length reminded her of Heath Ledger in his younger years. Though his face wasn't as kind as Heath's was, it looked strictly. He had pretty visible cheekbones and distinct lineaments, especially his angular chin. He wasn't totally fit but didn't have bad body either, Jade guessed he used to go to gym but not regularly. His clothes were what catched her eye because he seemed to be dressed in very expensive brands. He was wearing a plain black t-shirt but she knew it had costed ten times more than a normal black t-shirt.
Jade didn't want to judge people based on their appearance but this young man looked really arrogant. What added him the negative vibe even more was when he raised his voice on Perrie.
„You're gonna go, I didn't ask you if..."
Jade didn't hear the end of the sentence but his voice was very sharp.
„I'm telling you, I've only seen this guy a few times and I already hate him," Laura said suddenly, making Jade jump because she was so focused on them that she had totally forgotten where she was and why she was there. She turned her face to look at Laura and saw that she was examining them as well.
„Who is it?" Jade asked curiously but she thought she'd already known the answer.
„Perrie's boyfriend, apparently. But hopefully not for a long time, I swear if he doesn't stop coming here to shout at her, I'll accidentally spill a hot coffee in his face. Not only it looks really bad in front of our guests, but Perrie is also shaken after it everytime," Laura continued while looking at them. Jade looked back at them as well, the guy was pointing at Perrie with his finger now as if threatening her.
Jade knitted her brows: „Shouldn't we do anything?"
„I don't think it's a good idea. It's none of our business. She can handle it, I'm sure about that. But if it continues, I'm gonna have to think about it," Laura said and turned around to wash some dirty plates from chocolate cakes. The guy stepped forward and grasped Perrie around her shoulders.
„I really think we should -" Jade started, stopped looking at them and looked at the waitress behind the counter.
„Ehm," Laura raised her eyebrows with her eyes glued to the couple, which made Jade fix her eyes back on them again. They were kissing now. Although it didn't really look like some romantic kiss, Perrie seemed to not have any other choice but it was definitely better than being yelled at.
