610: SNARLS, BROKEN GLASS

ARIEL'S POV We continued our light-hearted banter about burger toppings, but then, the atmosphere around us suddenly shifted. A loud crash echoed through the restaurant, followed by a string of expletives and the sound of something shattering against the wall. My heart skipped a beat as I turned to see a couple at the nearby table. Their faces twisted in anger as they hurled insults at each other. Plates and glasses lay shattered on the floor, completely opposite from the cheerful ambiance just moments ago. Tessa's expression darkened, her playful demeanor replaced by a look of concern. "Oh my, this doesn't look good." Janice's eyes widened in shock as she took in the scene unfolding before us. "Mom, what's happening?" I leaned forward, trying to assess the situation. "Stay calm, both of you. Let's just stay out of it and try to keep ourselves safe." But before we could react further, the argument escalated. The man stood up abruptly; his face contorted with rage as he grabbed a