her little sister, the more she realized that the fourteen-year-old was growing fast and would no longer be a little child in a few years. With her auburn hair packed in a messy bun and hands folded

soon?" Giselle asked again as if the first ti

nd" Maria said choosing to ignore the knot in her chest

o decide who to go with, what dress to wear, and if any of my expensive clothes get to b

t to their broth

was yo

ou barely went for parties. I can tell, you're like the b

concerning yourself with my love life and go up to

nt, Athina. She'll

oice came like a savior to Maria and she almost cried for joy when Giselle t

thing else these days." M

enjoyed teasing people you know that. You don't

s soon as she stepped into the house, Ruffy ran to lick her feet and snuggle his fur agains

de as he hoisted her up and threw her on the sof

Josephine scolded before running to where

selle ran downstairs and out the door befo

had asked in the most Giselle wa

lined the beige walls, Athina was present in most of them. The last picture that was added to the collection was the ve

rwhelming joy. She was happy to get married to the man

er about the state of the business but she owed it to her to tell her the truth. Athina's husband was a business mogul, may

r ringtone broke her train of thoughts. It was Athina.

not talking to me all the time." Athina's bubbly voice reached her ears and Maria chu

ly said while rolling her eyes. The nickname had set in right from when they were y

vil laughter and Maria had to close her eyes in shame. This was the beast t

ice suddenly became serious and she could hear Ath

ay?" Athina asked

g well." Maria choked on her sob and the dam came loose. All the pent-up

thina sympathized knowing how her best friend coul

t pl

d some time here since I missed you so much and I also

u for some time? And what's the goo

a kid from high school who just loved to bully her and make her do his assignm

me here and as for the good news, y

at since her best friend was so far, she wouldn't care too much about t

le. A notification tone from her phone in the middle of the night had her furrowing her

she had met at Athina's wedding looking all sweaty and shirtles

face

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