You drink the tea

Throwing caution to the wind, you decide to trust the little old lady and you drink the tea. It is actually the best cup of tea you have ever had in your life, strong but smooth with an almost earthy flavor to it that reminds you of walks in the woods and cozy chairs by the fire. . . it reminds you so much of a cozy chair by the fire, in fact, that you find yourself drowsy. You lean back against the door frame and shut your eyes, you think only for a moment, but the next thing  you know you are sound asleep.

You wake up to find yourself back in your comfortable chair next to your comfortable fire, once more in the room where your adventure began. You must've dreamed it all. You shake your head at the vividness of the dream, almost believing for a moment that it was real, but of course, that couldn't be. You take up your own cup from the table and find it is still warm.

The End