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she waited for her best friend, Helena, to arrive. The two had been inseparable sin

oom, and Liza's face broke into a wide grin. They h

d in, her eyes sparkling with curiosity. "So, w

de her. "I applied for a job at Williams Fashion Home

That's amazing! You've always dreamed

I know it's a long shot, but I have to try. I need

u'll get it, Liza. You're talented, smart, and de

d times and making plans for the future. They had always

ood. She and Helena had grown up together, exploring their neighborho

especially after her mother's passing. Helena had been a rock, always

orked part-time jobs together, gone on adventures, and ev

Liza's life. He had watched the two girls grow into strong, independent

p. "I should get going, Liza. But I'll be rooting for you all the

uldn't have made it this far without you." As Helena left, Liza felt a sense of peace settle o