Chapter Seven: Friends
Victor was enjoying watching television in the calm atmosphere. He had a long day at work and was glad to come home to a tranquil environment. Soon, the silence was broken. Garfield abruptly opened the door.
"Dude! Dude!" Garfield shouted and closed the door.
And it was so nice moments ago Victor thought. "Hey man. What's up?" asked Victor.
"You would not believe what happened today." Garfield shouted.
"Gar, I'm right here. I'm not at the 7-eleven down the street. Lower your voice" Victor said.
"Oh, sorry dude." Garfield said and lowered his voice.
"Thanks, anyway what happened today?" Victor asked.
"After work I went to this bookstore" Garfield explained but was interrupted by Victor.
"First of all, what were you doing a bookstore?" He asked.
"That's another story, but that doesn't matter. Anyway, I saw Rachel!" Garfield said.
"The girl from the masquerade? How could you tell? She had a mask on at the dance."
"Yeah. The woman had black hair and a tattoo a raven on her shoulder blade."
"Wow, only you would remember that. Did you say anything to her?"
"I asked her where the tiger section was and she showed me."
"Did she recognize you?"
Immediately, Garfield looked down on the floor. "Not really."
"That's too bad man."
"Yeah, but I need to get a few more books so I'll go back tomorrow."
"Stalker!" Victor sung.
"Whateva!" Garfield replied.
"Kori! I'm home." Rachel shouted as she closed the door to her apartment. She walked in and found her friend making her foreign food.
"Welcome home Rachel!" Kori greeted. "How was your day?"
"It was fine. A little stressful without Stacy though." Rachel said and sat in a chair. She yawned and relaxed in her chair. Kori had finished what she was cooking.
"Would you like some?" Kori asked.
"No thank you Kori. Jenny and I ordered subs at work. I'm sorry." Rachel replied.
"That is fine, friend. There is no need to apologize." Kori placed her food on a plate and sat across from Rachel.
"How was your day?' Rachel asked watching her friend eat.
"It was uneventful. Although Richard called me many of times today, but I did not answer."
"Since we are on the subject, why are you two fighting?"
Kori sighed and dropped her spoon. "Lately, Richard has been working many hours at work at the police station and he has not spent a decent amount of time with me."
"Kori, every couple has that problem. You're just going to have to deal with it. Especially he is chief of police and it is a big city."
"I understand, but all he talks about is this one criminal and does not stop talking. I asked for him to lessen the criminal conversation and enjoy a normal conversation. That is where everything got out of control. We threw at each other our weaknesses and he made a point to insult my English." Kori sniffed trying not to cry.
"I see." Rachel said.
"I don't even know if we could be a couple once again."
"I'm sorry Kori. But I would talk to him though."
"I don't know friend."
"Just take your time Kori."
"Thank you Rachel."
"Sorry I can't be of much help. I don't know why you are taking relationship advice from me when all my past relationships have been a complete failure."
"I do not believe they are a failure, but a way for you to find the right man in your life."
"You have a point. So we are even now. I gave you advice and you gave me some." Rachel stood up from her chair. "I'm going to shower and go to bed early. Do you mind if I take my bed back?"
"That is fine, but friend may I ask of something?"
"Sure, what is it?"
"May I come over here some nights?" Kori asked innocently. "Usually I spend the evening hours with Richard and I do not know what to do with my free time. I am very sociable and I need human presence sometimes."
"That's fine Kori."
"And I will help you with some of your bills."
"Kori, no. I am doing just fine financially. So do not worry."
"Thank you friend."
Rachel nodded and proceeded to her bathroom.
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