3 Childhood Friend (1)

Looking at the small nail in the front tire of my car, I begin to think that today is not my lucky day. And when I look at the rear tire and see it in the same condition, I am sure of it. What are the chances of that happening? I sigh. Now, how can I change both if I only have one spare? Today is really not my day. I prefer to turn around and close the garage gate, I can solve this little problem later, thinking about it too much will make my head explode. I have given up on my car and made the decision to leave the shopping for later. I am in need of fresh air and a short walk won't hurt me.

After walking for a few minutes, I realize how nice the weather is today. The sun shaded by clouds and the small breezes of fresh air that frequently pass by make me think that I have made the right decision.

Hmmm, this is the kind of place I love, it is quite quiet and I can hear the birds singing. I sat down on a nearby wooden bench to rest and started to think a little about my current life. I am young, single, but I went through a very troubled relationship a few months ago, my ex-girlfriend besides being very possessive, she had a few screws loose in her head. Because of this I decided to break off our relationship and be free. I have been living alone for about a year and a half. I work as an IT guy in a big company, I have the best boss of them all, and I am studying computer science. It is boring and monotonous, but you get used to it in time. And as for my family, my divorced parents decided to look for other partners, and now I have two more sisters who have started living with me... a bit inconvenient I would say.

"Tom?" As I was lost in my thoughts, a woman's voice called out my name, and this voice is not unfamiliar to me, very familiar I would say. I looked in the direction of the voice and noticed someone approaching.

Striding briskly in her running shoes, she came very quickly to where I was standing. Her long blond hair tied back in a ponytail shook with each step. Her toned body was squeezed into a blue legging suit. His white skin was slightly flushed as his jade eyes met mine, sending a small shiver down my spine.

"Hi Tom, long time no see." She smiled with her small cherry lips as she waved at me.

"Cintia? It's very nice to meet you here." I answered the gesture with a smile and invited her to sit next to me.

This is Cintia Straus, someone I have known since kindergarten. We went to high school together and we also attend the same university, although we are in different courses. We are basically childhood friends, but we haven't spoken for a few weeks. I have been very busy with my work and my course. And the same can be said for Cintia, she was very focused on her tests and her own problems.

"I haven't seen you since college, how have you been?" I asked.

"Nothing out of the ordinary. I'm participating in a few small projects at my father's company, nothing too important, just to get my footing. And I'm continuing with my daily exercises." Cintia removed the white cap from her head and began to shake it close to her face. It is not hot today, but since Cintia was running, her body must be very hot. And the sweat dripping all over her body is proof of this. Damn, this girl looks hot in these clothes!

"You knew you could relax more on vacation, right?"

"What for? To stick my ass on a couch like you? No, I'll pass," she smiles and nudges my ribs lightly with her elbow.

"Why did you decide to go out today? I pass this park every day when I'm running, but this is the first time I've seen you, even though you live so close."

"My head has been very full lately. I needed to breathe some fresh air and ended up here." I let out a sigh and sank my body into the seat. I've been very thoughtful since I got the phone calls from my parents, I was given responsibilities that shouldn't have been mine.

"Did something happen?" Cintia stopped what she was doing and gave me a worried look.

"Sigh. Well, you already know about my parents. The little news is that they have both decided to travel abroad."

"And what's the big deal? It's just a trip, right?"

"It should be, but they both don't know when they will return. And as a bonus, they both asked me to take care of their partners' daughters. Now I have two 'little sisters' living with me."

I summarized the whole story to Cintia, and when I looked at her expecting some question, I noticed that her expression froze for a split second. Her face was as cold as a block of ice. Her eyes lost their sparkle for a fraction of a second, before shining back with a strange intent.

But it could all be a figment of my imagination. I think... it was too fast.

"Hooo... if I remember correctly, isn't your stepfather's daughter at the same college as us? What about the other one?"

"Yes, that's the violent girl who crushed the balls of a famous senior. And as for the other one, I just met her today, but I already know she's not easy to deal with. The two just moved into my house."

"I see..." Cintia was thoughtful for a few seconds. "The way I see it, your dream of living alone has been interrupted," she joked.

It seems that her sudden move was a figment of my imagination.

"Tell me about it, I just wanted to relax."

"Hahaha. So why don't we go out today? We can go to a pub, drink and talk a little."

Go out drinking? How long has it been since the two of us did that? That might be a good idea.

"Sure, but I'm without a car today."

"Then I'll pick you up at seven. How's that?" Cintia asked me as she got up and got ready to leave.

"Okay."

[ Hi, sorry for the delay, kind of a busy life at the moment. I plan to release another chap tomorrow, if possible.]