As I wandered the cobblestone streets of Paris, lost in the beauty of the city of lights, I stumbled upon a café tucked away in a quaint corner. Taking a seat outside, I ordered a café au lait and watched the world go by. Suddenly, a voice interrupted my reverie.

"Excusez-moi, is this seat taken?" a girl with striking green eyes and a mischievous smile asked, gesturing to the empty chair across from me.