At the Restaurant

As Joe and Malisi settled into their booth at the restaurant, they both breathed a sigh of relief. The past few weeks had been stressful as they prepared for their upcoming exams. They ordered their food and began to chat about their studies.

"How are you feeling about the exams?" Joe asked Malisi.

"I'm feeling pretty good, actually," Malisi replied. "I've been studying every day and I feel like I have a good handle on the material. How about you?"

Joe sighed. "Honestly, I'm a little nervous. I feel like I haven't had enough time to study as much as I should have."

Malisi nodded sympathetically. "I know how you feel. But don't worry, we still have a few more days to prepare. And besides, worrying won't do us any good."

Joe smiled appreciatively. "Thanks, Malisi. You always know how to put things in perspective."

Joe and Malisi were enjoying their meals at the restaurant while discussing the upcoming exam. Suddenly, they both heard a loud crash coming from the kitchen. It sounded like something had fallen or broken.

They looked at each other, curious about what had happened. A moment later, their waiter rushed over to their table, apologizing for the noise.

"I'm sorry for the disturbance," the waiter said, looking frazzled. "One of our kitchen staff accidentally dropped a tray of dishes. We're cleaning it up now."

Joe and Malisi exchanged amused glances. "No worries," Joe said, grinning. "I guess we're just getting some free sound effects with our meal."

The waiter chuckled and nodded. "You're right about that," he said. "Is everything else okay with your meal?"

Joe and Malisi both nodded, smiling. "Yes, everything is great," Malisi said. "Thank you."

The waiter nodded and walked away, leaving Joe and Malisi to enjoy the rest of their meal.

As they ate, they talked about other things besides the exam. They chatted about their hobbies, their families, and their plans for the future. They laughed and joked, enjoying each other's company and the good food.

Before they knew it, their meal was over and it was time to go. They paid their bill and left the restaurant, feeling satisfied and content. As they walked outside, they both took a deep breath of the fresh air and smiled at each other.

"That was fun," Joe said. "We should do this more often."

Malisi nodded. "Definitely," she said. "It's nice to take a break from studying and just enjoy life for a little while."

Joe grinned. "Agreed," he said. "Let's plan something else soon."

And with that, they parted ways, feeling happy and refreshed. They knew that no matter what challenges lay ahead, they could always count on each other for support and friendship.

As Joe and Malisi walked away from the restaurant, they both felt a sense of relief and relaxation. They had been studying so hard for their exams that it was nice to take a break and just enjoy each other's company.

As they walked down the street, they spotted a new coffee shop that had just opened up. "Hey, let's grab some coffee and keep chatting," Malisi suggested.

Joe agreed, and they walked into the coffee shop. They ordered their drinks and found a cozy corner to sit in. As they sipped their coffee, they continued their conversation about life and their future plans.

Suddenly, Malisi's phone buzzed. She looked down and saw a notification from the school's online portal. "Oh no," she said, looking worried. "I think our exam results are in."

Joe felt a pang of nervousness in his stomach. He had been feeling confident about the exam, but he wasn't sure what to expect. They both logged onto the portal, and their hearts sank as they saw their scores.

Malisi had done ...............