Fateful Encounter

Chapter 2: Fortune Cookies

He took a sip of his coffee and continued to type something on his laptop. Music can be heard in all four corners of the coffee shop, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee lingering in the air giving off a homey atmosphere.

"Love moves in mysterious ways

It's always so surprising

When love appears over the horizon

I'll love you for the rest of my days

But still, it's a mystery

How you ever came to me

Which only proves

Love moves in mysterious ways"

Li Shen is currently typing his report regarding Inspira Resorts and Hotel, the business he is currently managing before succeeding their company, Li Corporation. He was too focus on what he was doing that he didn't even notice the waitress standing in front of him.

"Heaven knows love is just a chance we take

We make plans but then love demands the

leap of faith

So hold me close, never ever let me go

'Cause even though we think we know which

way the river flows

That's not the way love goes, no

Love moves in mysterious ways"

"Sir, your bill." the waitress said again and this time he finally noticed her.

He looked up at her then to the bill she was holding out. "Give me a minute." He fished out his wallet inside his bag and took out a black card and gave it to her. She was quite shocked to receive a black credit card. 'He must be filthy rich!' She thought to herself.

"Thank you, sir. I'll be back in a minute, I'll just process your bill." The waitress said and went back to the counter. His eyes rested on the food on top of his table. He didn't order anything other than his coffee so he was puzzled to the food in front of him.

"Miss." He called out the waitress once again. She immediately went back and gave off a confused look. "I didn't remember ordering this." He said and looked at the cookies on top of his table. The waitress followed his gaze and was enlightened about his concern.

"I'm sorry sir, I forgot to tell you. It's a new product on our menu. These are fortune cookies and we're giving them for free today as samples." the waitress told him, smiling. 'She's pretty.' The thought came up to him. He quickly brushed it off because it was unusual for him to think about a woman. He wasn't the type to compliment others abruptly.

"Okay." He retorted and quickly got back to work.

The waitress gave him back his card after heading back to the counter to process his bill. 10 minutes have passed and finally, he was done with his report. He saved it on an empty flash drive and turned off his laptop. He kept everything inside his bag and drank his coffee. He glanced again on the cookies and decided to eat it. When he opened the first cookie he took out the paper that was stuck inside and read it out of boredom.

"You just met someone new. Someone who will play a big role in your life and turn your whole world upside down."

He smirked after reading what was written on the paper. Li Shen isn't the type to believe such predictions. He thought of it as nonsense and continued to open another cookie to waste his remaining time before being summoned to the head office.