64 Stefi’s Friendliness

The taxi driver still advised Marcel to get off near the strangers.

“You don’t have to pay for the taxi fare,” said the driver, surprising Marcel.

“I have money, sir...”

“It’s okay, it’s free today!” The taxi driver waited for Marcel until he was forced to get off with an astonished expression.

“Hopefully we can still meet again, be careful!” whispered the taxi driver, who then drove away from Marcel just like that.

“Do I look like a beggar?” Marcel grumbled while looking at his own shirt sleeve. “You think I can’t afford the taxi fare?”

There was soft, melodious laughter from behind Marcel, coming from several people who had been standing.

“Want us to take you?”

Marcel turned his head and his gaze fell on a young woman with short hair who was smiling at him.

“Sorry, thanks… but no need.” Marcel shook his head politely.

“It’s okay, we want to drink coffee and then we can take you to your destination.” The woman explained. “Let me introduce myself, I’m Stefi and this is my co