Where It Finally Begins

A man of average height in his late 40s stood behind the wooden counter. He had a napkin tied on his head with a chin curtain orange beard.

“ New customers! Welcome to Mana's Bloom How may I help… you ” the man's cheerful expression soon turned into a surprised one, “ Teresa? Is that you? ”

“ Sir Robb, it's been a while,” Teresa said with a smile, Robb walked out of the counter. He walked toward Teresa and placed his hand on her head, “ It's been seven years little munchkin, you've grown, I'm glad you're doing well. ”

He glanced behind her and asked, “ This young lad and young ladies, are they your friends? ”, Teresa glanced at them and said, “ Umm! yes they are and we need your help ”

“ It's good you finally have friends,” Robb said with a brimming smile and Teresa smiled back.

“ Hold on... ! ” Dove was about to speak up but Elex grabbed her and covered her mouth . “ Don't ruin the moment ” Elex whispered, Dove shoved his hand aside and scowled at him.

“ What for? ” Robb asked Teresa