Ava's eyes widened as she stared at Rachel, her mind reeling with questions. It had been years since they'd last spoken, and Ava had thought she'd never see her friend again.
Rachel's smile faltered, and she took a step closer to Ava. "I've been trying to reach you for weeks," Rachel said, her voice laced with urgency.
Ava felt a mix of emotions: shock, curiosity, and a hint of wariness. "Why now?" Ava asked, her voice cautious.
Rachel glanced around the café, as if ensuring they were alone. "I need to tell you something, Ava. Something important."
Ava's curiosity got the better of her. "What is it?"
Rachel hesitated, then pulled out a small folder from her bag. "I've been investigating some things, and I think you're in danger."
Ava's heart skipped a beat. "What kind of danger?"
Rachel's eyes locked onto Ava's. "The kind that could change everything."
Ava's heart skipped a beat as Rachel handed her the folder. "What's this?" Ava asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
"It's evidence," Rachel replied. "Evidence of a conspiracy that goes all the way to the top."
Ava's eyes widened as she opened the folder and began to scan the documents. Her mind reeled with the implications.
"Who else knows about this?" Ava asked, her voice laced with concern.
"Just you, for now," Rachel said. "But we need to be careful. We're not the only ones looking for the truth."
Ava's eyes locked onto Rachel's. "What do you mean?"
Rachel hesitated before speaking. "There are people who will stop at nothing to keep this secret buried. We need to be careful, Ava."
Ava nodded, determination etched on her face. "I'm in. Let's uncover the truth together."
Rachel smiled, a hint of relief in her eyes. "I knew I could count on you."
As they began to discuss their plan, Ava couldn't shake off the feeling that they were being watched. She glanced around the café, but saw nothing out of the ordinary.
"Let's get out of here," Ava whispered to Rachel. "I don't feel safe."
Rachel nodded in agreement, and they quickly left the café, disappearing into the crowded streets.