By the time Celeste reached the café, Jade had already arrived. Beforehand, they had agreed to meet rather than have a call, afraid that someone might intercept and all their efforts would be for nothing.
Jade, the beauty that she was, stood out among the crowd. With long, silk-like hair tied in a tight bun inside a pearly hairnet, an equally beautiful long green dress, and short black heels, Jade looked like she had walked out of a cover magazine.
Having worn the same outfit for two days, Celeste looked like an overworked office worker when she approached the other girl. Like a lit candle, Jade's smile was bright, and she stood up to give Celeste a quick hug.
"Ah! I missed you. Is everything alright? Are you alright? I heard from Avond something happened, but he won't tell me what. He looks so sad," Jade explained, leaning in so no one could hear what she said.
