Stella’s Cafe was buzzing with the sounds of classic rock and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. Inside, the walls were adorned with vintage posters and tapestries, transporting customers back to the groovy era of the seventies. Stella, with her long flowy dress, beaded necklaces, and a multitude of rings decorating her fingers, was the embodiment of an old hippie businesswoman.

As the young employees bustled around, eager to provide excellent service to the cafe’s eclectic clientele, Indie kid Dan found himself caught up in the unique atmosphere of Stella’s. Having recently started working there, he was still getting used to the hippie vibes that surrounded him.

On this particular hot summer day, Dan was wiping down tables when the door chimed, announcing the entrance of a visitor. He glanced up to see Jeannine, his cheeky cousin whom he had never quite seen eye to eye with, strolling in wearing a pair of sandals that revealed her perfectly manicured toes.

Spotting Dan across the room, Jeannine made her way towards the counter, and they exchanged surprised glances before Jeannine reached him. Catching up on lost time, they chatted casually, reminiscing about childhood memories and shared experiences.

Curiosity piqued, Stella noticed the exchange between Dan and Jeannine and sauntered over to the counter, her vibrant personality shining through. “Well, well, what do we have here? Friends or foes?” she exclaimed, a mischievous twinkle in her eye.

Dan introduced Jeannine to Stella, and the three struck up a conversation. Stella’s fascination with hypnosis quickly became apparent as she shared her experiences and love for the practice. Intrigued, Jeannine couldn’t help but chuckle, finding the concept both amusing and intriguing.

Without missing a beat, Stella decided to demonstrate her hypnotic powers right then and there. With a simple snap of her fingers, she effortlessly plunged Dan into a deep trance, much to Jeannine’s amusement. Dan stood there, completely motionless, as if in a dreamlike state.

Seizing the opportunity to have a little fun at Dan’s expense, Stella commanded him to offer Jeannine a foot massage. Dan, now under Stella’s complete control, knelt down at the counter, his cheeks reddening with mild embarrassment. Mindlessly, he started massaging Jeannine’s bare feet, every stroke executed with a slave-like diligence.

Jeannine, relishing in the moment, couldn’t help but giggle at the absurdity of it all. Stella reveled in the display, proud of her ability to entertain and delve into the surreal. The room seemed to carry a lighthearted energy, capturing the essence of Stella’s unconventional cafe.

Once the laughter subsided, Stella decided to gift Dan with a lasting reminder of this hypnotic encounter. With a voice that demanded obedience, she gave Dan suggestions to always allow Jeannine herself to hypnotize him whenever she snapped her fingers in his presence.

As the trance lifted, Dan blinked back to reality, a slight daze still lingering around him. Uncertain of how to react, he regained his composure, his cheeks still flushed with embarrassment. Jeannine chuckled again, finding the whole experience incredibly amusing.

And so, in Stella’s boho haven, a bond between cousins forged in an unexpected and uniquely entertaining way, ensuring that Dan would forever be at Jeannine’s disposal whenever she desired to tap into those hypnotic depths.