Cally's POV:
The next day at Star Cafe, Cally tried to regain her composure and approach the day as if nothing had changed. As she went about her usual tasks, serving customers and attending to their needs, Jj approached her with a curious expression on his face.
Jj lean on her. "Hey, Cally, I noticed you didn't reply to my text. Did you not receive it?"
Cally slightly flustered."Oh, um, I'm sorry, Jj. I actually went to bed early last night and didn't see the message. What did it say?"
Jj's brow furrowed, a hint of disappointment flickering in his eyes.
 "Well, I thought I would have received a reply by now. It was just a casual message, asking how your day went and if you had any plans for the weekend."
As he spoke, a pang of guilt washed over Cally. She hadn't intentionally ignored his message, yet the consequences of her actions were becoming apparent.
 "I'm really sorry, Jj. I didn't mean to leave you hanging. I'll reply as soon as I can."
Jj nodded, a mix of understanding and curiosity evident in his gaze. Though his message seemed innocent enough, she couldn't help but wonder about his intentions. Was he genuinely interested in getting to know her better, or was this merely a continuation of their playful banter?
Throughout the day, Jj's words lingered in her thoughts, blending with the intricate web of emotions she had been weaving. She questioned the boundaries of their connection and the complexities that lay beneath the surface.
As the hours passed, her determination to respond to Jj's text grew stronger. She already have the thought that why not give it a try. She slapped her face because of her thoughts. 
After an exhausting and eventful day at the cafe, the weight of fatigue settled upon her shoulders. As she gathered my belongings, preparing to leave, Jj approached her with a seemingly innocent request.
"Hey, Cally, I noticed you look tired. Can I give you a ride home? It's the least I can do after such a long day." Jj smiling softly with cute eyes.
His unexpected offer caught Cally off guard, and for a moment, she hesitated. The closeness they had been building, the unspoken connection they shared, swirled in her mind, tempting her to say yes.
"Sure, that would be nice. Thank you, Jj." Cally surprisingly accept his offer. 
They made their way to his car, the silence between them filled with a mix of anticipation and uncertainty. The drive to her house was accompanied by subtle glances and fleeting smiles, revealing the unspoken undercurrents that had grown between them. 
As they arrived at their destination, Jj parked the car and turned to face her. The dim glow of the streetlights cast a gentle aura upon his features.
Jj softly speak. "Here we are. Thank you for trusting me to take you home, Cally. I hope you have a good night."
"Thank you, Jj. I appreciate your kindness. Goodnight." Cally smile and her voice filled with gratitude.
They exchanged a brief but meaningful gaze, the unspoken words lingering in the air. It was a moment filled with vulnerability, where the boundaries of their connection were tested, and a subtle shift in their dynamic began to emerge.
As she stepped out of the car and made her way to the entrance of her home, a mix of emotions washed over her. There was a newfound sense of closeness, a bond that seemed to transcend the realm of friendship. 
Jj's POV:
As he drove back home after dropping Cally off, a whirlwind of conflicting emotions swirled within me. he couldn't deny the growing attraction and connection he felt towards her, yet he was acutely aware of the consequences and the boundaries he was tiptoeing around. Despite this knowledge, a part of him that yearned to continue down this path, to explore the depths of their connection.
Arriving home, Jj shook off the weight of the day and took a refreshing shower, attempting to clear his mind. As he lay in bed, the glow of my phone screen illuminated the dark room. He couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation as he saw a notification from Cally, a signal that their conversation was about to continue.
With a mixture of excitement and trepidation, he opened the message, and their conversation flowed effortlessly into the late hours of the night. The texts became a dance of flirtation, teasing, and shared secrets—a dangerous game we were both willingly playing.
Jj:"You know, Cally, there's something about you that draws me in. Your smile, your laughter, the way you light up the room—it's irresistible."
Cally:"Oh, stop it, Jj. You're making me blush. But I have to admit, there's something about you too, something that keeps me captivated."
Jj: "If I ask you for a secret date will you come with me?"
Cally: Hmm as long as no one will know, I don't want to be the center of the issue in the Cafe.
Jj: "No worries baby girl, but promise also that now one will know everything going between the two of us ok?"
As the night wore on, boundaries blurred, and the desires they had kept hidden began to rise to the surface. Their words became bolder, laced with an unspoken understanding of the forbidden nature of our connection. In the depths of those late-night messages, he could sense Cally's growing feelings for him, and the knowledge both thrilled and troubled him. 
Cally's POV:
As they continued to exchange messages with Jj, the hours slipped away, and the night grew darker. The boundaries that once held her back seemed to fade into insignificance as her emotions became entangled with his words. She found myself falling deeper into a web of desire and longing, ignoring the consequences and risks.
Cally: "Jj, I can't deny the feelings that are growing between us. I know you have a girlfriend, but I can't help falling for you. It scares me, but I can't deny what's in my heart."
Jj: "That's okay, just don't let Trina find out. Just remember our promise now one will ever know about us."
In the late hours of the night, they were two souls yearning for something more, aching to explore the depths of this connection that defied logic and reason. It was a dangerous path we had chosen, a dance with fire that threatened to consume them both.
Little did they know that this flirtatious exchange would set the stage for a series of events that would challenge their loyalty, test their hearts, and ultimately lead them down a path of heartache and self-discovery. The consequences of their actions loomed over us, but in that moment, all we could think about was the intoxicating allure of their forbidden desires.
Trina's POV:
Trina woke up abruptly, the soft glow of the clock displaying 4:00 am. A sense of unease settled in her chest as she realized that Jj hadn't contacted her after work. It was unusual for him to go silent, especially when he knew she was waiting for his message.
Feeling a mix of concern and curiosity, she reached for her phone and sent him a message, her fingers typing out the words with a slight tremor.
Trina: "Hey, Jj. Are you home? I haven't heard from you. Is everything okay?"
Minutes passed, but there was no response. She couldn't help but feel a knot forming in her stomach, a sense of worry growing within her. The silence from Jj only intensified her nease, leaving her mind to wander down uncertain paths.
Unable to find peace in the midst of her restlessness, She lay back in bed, her thoughts consumed by a whirlwind of questions. Was he okay? Did something happen? She replayed scenarios in her mind, searching for answers that eluded her. 
As exhaustion tugged at her eyelids, she succumbed to sleep once again, hoping that when she woke, there would be a message from Jj, reassuring her that all was well. Little did she know that this uneasiness would mark the beginning of a series of events that would unravel their lives, exposing the complexities of their relationships and the fragility of the connections they held dear.
The night passed in a haze of dreams and worry, leaving her with a lingering sense of unease as the morning light began to filter through her window. Uncertainty hung in the air, and she could only hope that Jj would provide the answers she sought, bringing an end to the restlessness that had settled within her.