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The hustles of streaming cars and pedestrian shuffled my contemplation to travel accross the street to Nick's apartment. I stared at the entrance, tucked between a local studio and a pizza parlor. Peter's pizza was the best around here but running into Nick wouldnt be welcomed, not there anyway,im yet to get the hang of my apology line. The reeking boredom that just chased me outside doubled while I stood addled,not certain where to go. Jade was stuck at Carla's beauty shop and havent return any of my calls yet. I felt hungry for company and pizza but my mind opted for plan b.

Strolling down the street, i couldnt help but notice i was one of the only few looking like a maverick, everyone else had company, and for the first time, i ascertained the absence of the luxury of company and what its doing to me right now.

Grumpy old Brian was serving pizza today when i set foot into Brian's Pizza. His friendly twin grandsons were not present and for a moment, i resisted the urge to leave. I took the last booth on the row of 6,at the extreme end and waited patiently for an attendant while tapping my fingers on the table.

"Violet! " I heard a voice, affable to my ears, called excitedly.

A delightful smile uncontrollably stretched on my lips as i looked up from my cell phone. A sudden feeling of warm fuzzies spreaded inside me and gone was the lonliness i was suffering from. Oh my God i cant believet this! A voice inside me had to squeal before i answered.

"Tiffany!" I crowed!, in an expression of unbelievable delight. I dashed out of the booth into her open arms almost throwing us to the floor.

"Ohh my God Violet im soo happy to see you again" she squealed,holding back tears of joy.

"Tiff! Is this really you? , u just dissapeared like a puff of smoke! " i leaned back, squeezing her shoulders.

"I cant believe this! " she squealed in excitement, hugging me tighter a second time.

Standing before me was Tiffany Anderson; a life saver and life changer!, she was like the big sister i never had (More on that later) . Somehow, we lost contact and havent seen or talked in years, and there she was, sent by the universe to make my lonesome and forlon day a better one. The giddiness that happened within me whirled down my appetite for the yummy fresh-from-the-oven pizza as a friendly waiter wedged it between tiff and i.

"What would you like to drink? " he smiled, taking our orders.

"Beer for me" Tiff said,still smiling with glee.

"Soda" i said

"So what brings you here? " i asked, resuming our conversation.

"Work. Work. Work" she griped, behind the cloak of being stressed out, but loving her job all the same.Her outfit spoke of how well this company paid her.

"So you got lost in the world of work and forgot about everyone else" i took a sip of my soda, shrugging in dissapointment.

"I know right? I owe you a thousand apologies sweedy,its all my fault, i ll make it up to you i promise" she broke into her usual smile,reaching across to rub my arm.

"Im so glad to see you again" i smiled back. We went on to reminisce old times, cracking up about funny memories we had shared. The fact that she remembered as much as i did made me happy for a reason

" What about Nick?, how is he doing? " she brightened up again, the adoration she holds for our friendship (Nick and I) crawling back to her face after years.

"He is fine, he is working today, you would have met him here too" i lied..

"Nice... So how is college?, i guess you guys re done?" she asked, tucking a strand of hair behind her ears. The fact that share thesame hair and eye colour make us feel connected for a reason.

"Yeah! Last month"

"Congratulations sweet heart, im so happy for you" We all took our first slice of the pizza. The chit chat drifted to how life was after college and how tough it seems to grab a job. She seemed concerned as she listened intently to my financial troubles, reaching out to rub my arms once in a while.

"I m so sorry Vi" her voice was affectionate, caring and loving.

I nodded, trying to hold back tears, not because of my troubles, (Nick is always there for me) but how i missed having Tiff around.

"I can pull some strings you know" She fondly wiggled her head and eye brows in a funny way only Tiff did. I laughed, surprised she just did that. Same ole.

"Are u serious? " I sat up, covered in merriment

"Yeah" She smugged, dropping her empty cup. "I just need to communicate with some people and we will land you on something honey"

"Oh myy God, i love you soo much Tiff" i cried.

"Come on, how much have you forgotten about big sister?" she grinned and that reminded of so much about her. She was 3 years older than me(just like Nick) and we have shared so much like sisters.

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As we left the pizza parlour, the streets were splattered n splashed in a fine misty rain. We hesitated for a moment,as there were no cabs in sight so we gave up and walked away. We werent bothered by the rain afterall as we became engrossed talking.

"So who is the lucky guy? " Tiff teased, nudging my shoulder with hers.

I chuckled, "Not yet" i jumped a puddle, "Nick has taken it upon himself to find 'the one' for me and is still yet to" i added rolling my eyes.

"Really?" her eyes widened with muse at how protective Nick can be. "And are you okay with that? " she asked.

"Totally!, i dont think im ready for relationships either"

"Good...on my side, i have a guy and wev been dating for a year now"

"Great! "

" its been a one tough though but thank you" her eyes squinted away, obviously gliding away in her reverie.

"Oops!" I uttered as quickly as i bumped into a figure, hovering above me.

"I...ummm...my voice trailed off,discerningly peering at this figure. Something familiar rang in my ears. Time stopped...The howling of an eerie glow travelled inside me, sending chills up my spine, then all over me.

I stood defunct in my tracks, responding to what sounded like a clarion in my head. My breath puffed in short gasps, the sight of these eyes were like a ferocious armada; these burning amber eyes, a quintessence; most perfect of its kind. My eyes crinkled, melting in a pool of haunting dread.

He gazed, unblinking and fearless. There was more than fire in his eyes. My eyes squinted with trepidation, the worst of its kind and my sense was lost, in pursuit of this unravelled mystery. I was lost in a cloudish trance, cluelessly hanging from a cliff of whirl.

"Violet! Violet are you alright?" I snapped back,turning around, but he was gone.

"Are u alright? " Tiff shook me by the shoulders again, puzzled, searching my eyes for answers.

"Umm.. I.. I" i stuttered,not sure what to say.

"Whats wrong?,tell me" She urged, worried.

"Im fine Tiff, never mind" i summoned the courage to talk.

"Are you sure?, was it that guy? " the look on my face told her it was. Come here, she embraced me in a soothing hug, feeling my quick heart beats.

"Do you know him? " She asked.

"I dont think so,do you? " my voice whispered in stodgy fear.

"Yes!".
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