Chapter 1: Introduction
The voice of the barista snapped Amirah out of her thoughts. It floated over the hiss of the steaming milk, "Latte, extra hot...and Chai Tea Latte?" he asked turned toward Amirah.
She smiled in response and nodded, watching his flannel-covered arms steam and froth the white liquid. A stillness like no other resonated with her as she walked past tall wooden bookshelves and sat down in the corner table, greeting Ali, her childhood friend turned surroundings with a whispered hello.