BLACK WATER
By Dark Willow
Date: November 17, 2024
Ch. 50ROOFTOP CAFE


Sebastian and Raveline sat in silence. She don't intend to initiate a conversation at all.
Raveline felt unsure of herself to start a chat, she was afraid that her topic of conversation would make Sebastian uncomfortable.

"Um, how's ya doing?"asked Sebastian.

Raveline turned and smiled,"ah, good. I'm fine, um, I hear your mom's getting better, huh?"

Sebastian smiled,"if only it were so ... my mom was just acting okay.Although in fact it is not so ..."Sebastian took a sip of coffee in his cup, then turned to Raveline,"Amelie must have told you the same story, right..."

"Eh? Story? Is it about your mother's surgery?"Raveline asked a little unsure.

"Yeah ... it's still about the same thing," Sebastian breathed heavily,"I'm honestly a little shocked. I can't believe I even met you here ... Juy before I left here, Amelie had asked me to invite you to meet ....unfortunately I refused her request, because I already had an appointment with someone."

Well, yes, because it's not me, as Raveline you're waiting for ... for some reason, I was a little upset to hear Sebastian's words just now. Raveline said in her heart.

"Why on earth Amelie want you to meet me?"I asked.

"It was ... I came here for something ... But, i guess, someone that i waiting for, she's not coming," Bryanta laughed l."It's also hard to explain ... of course, I didn't come here just to have a cup of coffee. And, you right, my sister asked me to see you, um ...well, it's because ..."

"Oooh ..." Raveline hurriedly cut the sentence, too lazy if he discusses a problem that she don't want to hear, she just respond to his sentence briefly.

As she sat there, she just looked back at her cup of latte. Deep in her heart, Raveline convinced herself, if in fact Sebastian sincerely likes the figure of Rose, not her as Raveline.

"May i asked you something?Do you have ... Um, boyfriend?" suddenly Sebastian asked in a quiet voice. Raveline quickly turned and looked at him, making sure she hadn't misheard the question he had just asked.

"What? What did you just ask?"

"You, um ... do you have boyfriend?"

Raveline laughed sarcastically,"Why do you ask me if I have a boyfriend or not?"

Sebastian sounded guilty, "I'm sorry ...maybe I'm being rude, right? Suddenly asked too privacy thing like just now."

"Why apologize? Are you just asking? I don't feel angry ... yeah, just wondering, why are you suddenly asking such a strange question?"

"My sister ... didn't she tell you?"

"About what? Can you be more specific?" Raveline looked at Sebastian.

"Ehm ... how about two more hours? Or one ... we'll talk later." Sebastian stared at the watch on his wrist. Raveline returned a slight smile.

"Oh, well, it's up to you."
Oh my gosh! Did he still expect Rose's figure to come here? For God sake ... I don't think you really give up easily. Raveline sigh.
"Are you waiting for someone?" She asked without hesitation. Making Sebastian look at her with a face that looks a little bit surprised.

"Oh, sorry ... but you're right, I'm waiting for someone, who I'm not sure if he's coming or not."

"I guess she must be a special person, right?"

Sebastian laughed softly,"yes, you could say a little bit right ..."He took another sip of his coffee."I do consider her special, but unfortunately it doesn't seem to be the case with her ..."

"Whoa, seriously? I think, i heard you that time. Maybe, she's the one you said was your future wife?"

Sebastian laughed again as he tapped his finger on the countertop, "that time? You mean, in the hospital ..." Sebastian turned his head and looked back at Raveline. "Unfortunately, she rejected me ..."

Well, do you think it's good to be rejected? You rejected me too! In strange way, we're in same position! Raveline smirk.

"I didn't expect it, even though you are a guy who can be said to be a near perfect. You're kind and humble too."

Sebastian shrugged,"isn't that right? Whoa ... I'm sure your compliments don't sound sincere. I bet you said that because you're my sister best friend. You can compliment me because you don't have feeling for me."

Not sincere? Don't have feeling to you! I'm trying really hard not to hit you, you know! Raveline heart has been pounding uncontrollably! While half annoyed, Raveline grabbed her latte Cup and gulped the contents to the end!

"You haven't answered my question, Do you already have boyfriend?" Sebastian looked at Raveline again.

"Please wait, like you asked me to wait another two hours." Raveline said sarcasm.

Sebastian laughed."Oh, okay, all right ... I'm not forcing you to answer directly. Take it easy. No need to be so angry."

"I'm not angry. Who's angry?"

"Eheeum ... what's all this fuss about, you two?"Zayn, who just finished making coffee, laughed amused to see Raveline and Sebastian who were seen arguing. "I really thought you two were suitable, I thought both of you would secretly not talk much, it turned out that you were even involved in an exciting debate without me."

Exciting? What's so exciting? Raveline sigh.

"It's just light conversation."Bryanta laughed as he began to light his cigarette.

I looked at him with a surprised look, "is this smoking area?" Raveline asked Zayn who was still standing in front of her. Zayn, who was busy arranging something behind the counter, immediately responded to her question. His finger pointed directly at the sign near the counter.

It is written there in large, neat letters. SMOKING AREA

"If the non-smoking area ,there El..."Zayn pointed towards the end of the cafe space. The place was diriny who also dispensing coffee orders owned by customers. Raveline just quietly oozed, listening for the answer.

"Why El? Did you smoke too? Or did you don't like smoking guy?" Sebastian's voice made her look at him with a cold look.

I think. This guy so anoying, is he like to decide to judge something at will, anyway? Raveline chuckled slowly while taking her eyes off Sebastian. How can I be fascinated by him? I only found out Mr. B's true identity when he became El! Raveline murmur herself.

"He's not a smoker."Zayn laughed quietly looking at Raveline.

Sebastian immediately looked curious,"what do you mean Zayn?"

"Raveline is vape person."Zayn's words suddenly made Raveline a little embarrassed. Her image as an innocent El was suddenly tarnished by the sentence spoken by Zayn just now. Although he is clearly not mistaken.

"Vape?" Sebastian immediately looked at Raveline,"you really vape El?"He asked as if suspicious and did not believe what was said by Zayn.

"Why? Can't i do that? Is it because I'm a girl?"

"No, no, no, no, I just don't think you like that kind of thing."

"Hey ... hey, it's okay, it's okay, you guys are even in a fight it's not a big deal, " Zayn chuckled, "I want to make an order for my customer, watch out you two ... if you're still arguing when I come here again. I will kick out both of you."Zayn laughed as he walked away from the counter.

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