FELICITY

[ P E A C H Y # 4 ]

' hold that, you don't even know him and yet--'

' you make me sound like a fucking criminal blondie '

' well you are, he's cute though, even if I was high on sparkling water '

' but I don't even know his name! 'the black haired hissed, fingers rubbing anxiously against her forehead as she leaned over the counter.

' not to mention your birthday is in literally a week and I haven't gotten anything ' she added, glancing at her friend who now was putting on her coat and scarf in a rushed manner.

' babe, you've got today! So get yourself working bitch! ciao! ' with a wave Ilaria left Davina to her thoughts, and herself to run to the café with barely 5 minutes to make it on time.

Gray clouds hung in the sky oppresively, dim sunlight outlining the vigorous shapes of the clouds in a sad manner. Her ears were reddening at the cold as she huffed into her hands, lacking in blood pressure.

After walking a few blocks, she noticed the café and a smile welcomed itself on her lightly glossed lips.

' excuse me ' she muttered, swinging the wooden door open quietly.

' hey, you came ' a female replied, her hair firmly tied as a pony tail dressed in a white dress shirt, neatly tucked in by black jeans, and jet black polished shoes, and a navy blue apron clinged to her petite figure flattering her slight curves.

' was i that late I'm so sorry Ae-cha--'

' it's okay, you aren't used to this but wear the uniform and hurry up ' and with that she left Ilaria May shivering in the cold, as she rushed to the back to get her uniform.

' welcome to Aroma Mocha, what would you like to have today? '

' that will be 35 ₩ thank you '

' yes? '

' is that all? '

' have a pleasant day! '

' I'm sorry but we don't serve that anymore '

' yes that is our special menu for the day '

were the phrases she repeated and was repeating through her mind like a broken recorder, on repeat. 

The shop was busy, like any other day of the week but today just seems to weight down on her, unlike other days. Her eyes scanned the customer in front of her and forced a smile on her face with much restrain.

' you don't need to be smiling fake sugar anyway, I'd like a mocha cookie crumble frappuccino from the blended beverages with 5 slices of double chocolate chunk brownies ' a elderly woman, who seemed to be from Albania smiled at her warmly and handed a gold credit card, with a few coins for tips.

' please wait ' Ilaria replied, embarrassment tinting her checks and ears, when she came back with her order.

' have a good evening ma'am ' she said, hoping her smile was now genuine and it seemed to have been when the same lady smiled back and waved also. And the few hours went by, like any other day in  Aroma Mocha.

' good work Ilaria May ' Ae-cha praised, while Ilaria was wiping the table counters clean, and replied with a tense nod.

' you too ' Ilaria managed to reply, tying her hair from falling to sweep the floor once more.

She looked out the window, noticing how the sky had darkened the already grey clouds which seemed to have gone a few shades darker now overlapped the gloomy canvas. Few raindrops had already started pouring down and not moments later a rainstorm eventually invited itself to their town.

With exhaustion weighting her down, she sent a text to Davina informing her that she won't be coming home early. A few minutes later, her phone rang and a notification read

' sure darling, you don't want me to pick you up? '

' no it's fine, see you later bye! '

' fine then take care and I love you ❤️✨' was the last text she saw when she blacked out.

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oh no! What has happened, did AeAe really create a concussion and murdered ilaria sweetheart?
find out!