22 Friends In Bitter and Sweet.

Sophie went downstairs to get some ice. She brought an ice bag then rushed back to Anna's room.

" Here you go. Now just keep it on your face for a while ".

Sophie said as she placed the ice bag on Her Friend's cheek.

" Ugh, it's so cold and it hurts too ". Anna cried.

"Just endure it for a bit, it'll hurt less in a few minutes ".

" Thanks Sophie...Thank you for being by my side although I can be so mean sometimes ".

She murmured.

" Oh my god I'm in tears ! thought I'll never hear those kind of words from you ".

Sophie replied giggling.

" Can't you just genuinely appreciate my gratitude instead of an ironic reaction ? You know what ! I take it back you little ungrateful wench ".

Anna said as she pinched her friend's thigh.

" Ouch that hurts ! "

Sophie suddenly hugged her and hushed.

" You were the only one who accepted and befriended me when everyone else judged and hated me. I love you and I'll always get your back, I promise ".

Anna smiled and hugged her back.

" I love you too, dummy ".

"By the way Anna, what kind of service do you need from me ? "

"Ah ! I almost forgot. I need something from your underworld acquaintances, and I need it by tomorrow morning ".

Meanwhile in the Hann's Villa.

Edward was reading a book in the study when he got suddenly interrupted by a knock on the door.

"Yes, come in ".

A pretty tall girl with a nice figure slowly opened the door. She took a glance at Edward who was too focused on reading, then walked on her tiptoes in order not to make any noise.

She suddenly covered Edward's eyes with her warm hands.

" Who is it ? "

He said as he got startled.

"I'm Joleen ".

She said giggling.

" No you're not. I can recognize her hands, scent, and voice in a crowd ".

He said as he gently removed the girl's hands. He smiled then added.

" But I can also recognize your voice, even after all these years ".

" Looks like I'm busted ! you fun killer ".

She embraced him tightly. They greeted each other warmly then talked for a while.

" So when did you come back from abroad cousin ? It's been so many years since you left to study overseas ". Ed said smiling.

" I came back yesterday because I had an important interview. You may not know but I'm a highly competent surgeon now, and I just took a job at the Central Hospital ".

She said proudly.

" I'm so proud of you Mona. I still remember that you saved my life when I was a kid. I kind of knew since that time that you'll be a life savior ".

" Yes I did ! And you'll be indebted to me for your whole life my little Ed ".

Mona said joking, then suddenly added excitedly.

" How's Joleen by the way ? I really miss that little sensitive flower of yours ! ".