Theatrics Took a New Turn

Just when I thought their antics couldn’t escalate, the woman’s panicked shriek froze the café mid-bite. “What if I end up in the hospital?” she cried, her eyes darting around as if searching for a sympathetic audience. Her companion leaned forward, his expression twisted into faux concern.

“Are you feeling nauseous? This is serious. We should call the police!” he announced, his tone brimming with theatrical outrage. “You could be arrested for this!” Their words lingered like a storm cloud over the room, dripping with malice and designed to provoke fear. Even as the chaos waned, their voices echoed, leaving a bitter taste long after.