The cake shop was bustling with people, but they lucked out and snagged an empty table. It boasted a charming atmosphere, adorned with feminine decorations. Zach and Calliso occupied seats next to each other, while Clair and Nally sat across the rectangular table. Jack occupied one end. Once they made their selections, Calliso signaled a waitress. All eyes turned to Clair when she ordered four different slices of cake. She caught their reactions and quipped, "What?"
"Are you sure you can handle all of that?" Zach inquired, his tone laced with concern.
"They look amazing on the menu. I just have to find out," she replied.
"Let her enjoy herself," Calliso chimed in, addressing Zach's concern.
"Hey, Nal, how many slices did you go for?" Jacksen turned to her.
"Just one for me," she replied.
"If you can't manage to polish off all those cakes, Clair, feel free to pass them over my way. I'll gladly take care of them," Jacksen offered with a grin.
Calliso nudged him subtly.
"Sorry, Jack. They're all mine," she replied, smirking.
As their food arrived, they eagerly grabbed their forks and indulged in their chosen cakes. Nally couldn't help but notice everyone's eyes fixed on Clair as she savored each plate of cake, finishing them off one after another.
"Seems like you all enjoyed your cakes," Jacksen remarked.
"I did. I'd rate this place an eight," she replied.
"Only an eight?" Zach questioned.
"Yeah, the cakes weren't evenly sliced," she explained.
They chuckled, except for Nally. They stayed at the cake shop for nearly two hours. Clair felt as though she belonged in their world, relishing in the simple joys like a teenager. For a brief moment, she forgot about her true identity and the burdens she carried.
"Let's do this again. What's your craving for our next meal, Clair?" Jacksen suggested as they exited the shop.
"Next time, it's on me. How about we give hotpot a go?" she suggested.
"That would go down nicely with some beer," Jacksen chimed in.
"Can Zach handle alcohol now?" she asked, turning her gaze toward him.
Jacksen and Calliso exchanged snickers.
"He's no less of a man if he can't handle his drink," Nally chimed in.
The laughter from Jacksen and Calliso ceased.
"That's all right, Nal. It doesn't bother me if I can't," Zach assured her.
Clair glanced at them, a smile playing on her lips. Surprisingly, she didn't feel a hint of jealousy. Perhaps it was a positive sign that she could manage her emotions when it came to matters of the heart. As they approached the crosswalk, she halted.
"The hotel is in that direction," she informed them, gesturing towards the road ahead. "Thanks for the treat."
"We'll walk you to your hotel," Zach insisted.
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Divine & Wicked: The Trapped Memories (Book2)
Fantasy(Fantasy•Romance) COMPLETED Zach woke up with an addled mind and empty heart a few days after his surgery. He seemed to feel that his life had begun again. As he continued with what he thought was his normal life, fragments of his lost past slowly b...
