Coco and Zaque walked through the rear of the house, their footsteps treading carefully on the path that led towards the small gazebo hidden in the corner of the property.
The soft evening breeze whispered through the surrounding trees, casting a peaceful ambiance over the space as the duo made their way towards their chosen destination.
Coco felt tense, but she's sure that she will steel herself on how to get through this— she did accept his request after all.
Then, Zaque cleared his throat, immediately capturing Coco's attention and as he spoke, the atmosphere grew heavy with tension, the mention of Alhai's name causing Coco's shoulders to tense involuntarily.
"I heard what happened with Alhai." He began cautiously, his voice measured and serious.
Coco's face paled slightly as the memory of the incident flickered through her mind, the tension in her body increasing at the mere mention of his name.
She remained silent, waiting for Zaque to continue.
