CHAPTER 1 a new friend.

Avy ran down to the junction to pick up her purse that had fallen while she was running to catch a cab. She almost lost her purse while trying to stop a taxi which was already occupied.

she heavily sighed as she picked up her purse, fixing her disturbing hair strands to the back of her ear.

she only came out to the supermarket to buy some groceries and now she is already having a tattered day.

what can be more worst than looking so rough and mad?

It's her first time in this city, everything here is so strange. Gosh! Busy roads,pushy passerbys, noises everywhere.

why did she choose this city to study?

Yes,she loves the university she chose because it's popularly known and well accredited but her parents also warned her of how busy,wild and boisterous it is.

It is truly a fun city. Do as you please and that's why her parents were so strict on changing her mind from going to the university but she's just too adamant and naive as well. She told her Mom that she's old enough to decide for herself after all,she has already turned eighteen and then she told her Dad that he should quit being over stressed out when it comes to her. He should give her a chance to become brave and see what the outside world is like.

That was all she had to say to her overprotective parents.

Now that she is here,she is beginning to feel stressed out.

College will start next week and she can't even imagine what the rest of her stay in this city will be like in her first semester.

So annoying!

Sometimes, it's just best to adhere to the things your parents say.

She's tired of standing under this unmerciful sun. The polythene bag she is holding in her other hand is already pulling her down.

Why can't she just find a cab and get out of this busy road.

She tried to step back and avoid the car that was speeding towards her direction, acting clumsy as well. But then she felt her feet step onto something behind her,oh! how careless! She mistakenly marched someone, clumsily,she turned around to say sorry but then got entrapped in the beauty of this young girl standing there staring at her.

She didn't mean to step on her. Is the girl upset with her? Why is she glaring at her?

Avy can't frown at her because the girl is quite gorgeous and she's used to admiring beautiful girls and boys as well. Especially when the girl is neatly dressed and has a good sense of fashion. Like this beautiful girl in front of her,she is good looking in her red mini flare skirt,a crop top and gladiator sandals.

Avy can't believe her eyes. Such classy girls are the ones she always wants to become friends with but they don't notice her. Maybe, she's too clumsy, ugly or careless to be in their league.

Whatever!

"I.. I.. I'm sorry "She was stuttering. How stupid. What's the use of stuttering to your fellow girl? How then will you behave if it were a guy? Silly girl!

The girl suddenly began to grin in a friendly manner. "Why are you saying sorry? I was the careless one. I should have watched "

Avy smiled. Wow! She really didn't expect this girl to be this friendly. Not all girls in her league are the same. "That's not a problem "

The girl shrugged.

Now,Avy can't wait to become friends with her. "Anyways, I was just waiting for a taxi"

"Finding a taxi around this area is a very stressful task. "

Avy nodded in agreement because she has just experienced it. And then,she feels like this girl knows much about this city. "It looks like you're from here" She indirectly asked.

"well... I do not actually hail from this state but, I grew up here."the girl told her without dithering. Anyways, she's looking very friendly and easy to go with. "What about you? Are you new here?"

Awkwardly,Avy laughed. "Mm.. yes. "

"oh! Well,I'm Francesca and,that's my Mom"She sweetly pointed towards the car parked at the road side. "You don't need to stand around. You can come with me. She will happily drop you off. Only if you don't mind"

Firstly, Avy turned to look towards the direction the girl had pointed. It's the same car that was speeding towards her direction. So,her mom was the one driving. Oh God! they own such an expensive car. It looks like this girl is from a wealthy family. Oh, how lucky she is! She has been standing under the sun and now God is about to relieve her of her stress by getting a free ride.

There's no how she's gonna refuse. At least,she can save the little cash she has for something else.

She turned back to the girl,a happy smile was on her face. Showing how delighted she is. "Well, I don't mind at all"

Francesca excitedly smiled. "Let's go " She took the lead and Avy followed behind.

Avy can't believe it. Such good hearted young girls still exists. She's already dying to become Francesca's best friend.

As soon as they got to the car,she sat in the back seat while Francesca sat in the front with her mom.

Wow,the car is so chilling!

"Hi, Mom!" Francesca said to the pretty lady who doesn't look troubled with Avy's presence. She's just curious to know who she is. "She is a new friend I met here. She looks stranded so, could you please help drop her off wherever she's living?" She sweetly requested of her mother.

Avy was amused. The part that Francesca introduced her as a friend makes her even more happy. During her highschool sessions,she barely had many friends because they found her clumsy, irresponsible and unfashionable and many more but, she's just okay with the way she is.

She also wants to be like some of this pretty classy girls but she doesn't have that vibe. She's just too boring.

Uff!

"Good afternoon, aunty "She paid her respect as well. She felt quite uncomfortable when Francesca's mom turned to give her that study glance but,there wasn't any need to bother at all,the woman just smiled.

"I don't have a problem dropping her off to wherever she tells us she's living but,did you just call her your friend?"

Avy was surprised when she heard the woman ask Francesca such an odd question. Has the woman already found her clumsy enough to be her daughter's friend? Geez! This is embarrassing.

First of all, Francesca laughed. "Yes. why? what's wrong?"

The woman simply shook her head,a little speechless or maybe she had a lot to say but didn't want to offend the innocent stranger with her comments. She just started the car and began to drive.

"I just like her." Francesca decided to give an answer to her mother's inward unspoken words. "She looks a bit different from my other friends but.. I just like her."

Her mom simply shrugged. Then,she looked at Avy through the rearview mirror. "By the way, what's your name?"

Francesca turned her neck to look at Avy. "That's true. I told you my name but you didn't tell me yours."

"Umm.. my name is Avy" Avy awkwardly said with a quick cliched smile.

"Hmm. That's a good name." Francesca's mom said with an honest expression. "Darling, I think she's gonna be a good friend "

Francesca giggled.

Avy's eyes bulged in disbelief. So,she has been contemplated on by Francesca's mom. What's so odd about her that everyone has to think twice before deciding to partially choose her? Anyways,as long as someone like Francesca has made her her friend,she has no problem with it.

She just has to sit comfortably on this comfy seat and wait till they reach her hostel.

"You haven't told us your address " Francesca's mom reminded her.

It hasn't even been three seconds she tried to sit comfortably. She looked out through the window,huh? They've arrived at the road that leads to her hostel.

"I will stop here!" She shouted before the woman could drive a bit far. She almost gave the woman a heart attack with her noisy scream.

ugh!

Francesca's mom pulled over and she jumped out of the car. "Thanks, aunt! Thanks Frances...Fran..fra.." Uff! it's such a long name to pronounce. Why didn't her mom just give her simple names.

"You can call me__"

"I will call you Cesca!" Avy excitedly suggested. it's better than Francesca. it isn't that awful at all

Francesca's mom laughed. Was the name funny or horrible? "Oh my God, Francesca! This new friend of yours is a genius!" She hilariously remarked.

Francesca smiled. "It's really a nice name " she appreciated the name. "Well Avy,bye! Hope to see you again!"

Avy awkwardly smiled. Was Francesca's mom really impressed with the name or is she just making a fun out of it? " Me too!" She responded before shutting the door. she waved as the car drove off.

it's a good day, though.

Uff! She turned on her heels and began to walk into her crazy street.