In Gardenia's biggest shopping centre - amongst the chaos that was last minute Christmas shopping - was Aisha and Musa leisurely browsing, window shopping in the 'before Christmas' sales that were never really all that great quite honestly.

The two girls had just finished purchasing the last few Christmas gifts for this years celebration leaving them with plenty of time to waste.

As the crowds moved - more like shuffled at the rate they were going - the two teens were attempting to weave themselves through the crowd to the food court, having to push themselves into the tiniest gaps between the flood of strangers all the while trying not to lose each other.

The Christmas crowds were brutal, everyone wanted to get there first rather than risk the shop selling out.

Musa finally manages to secure two seats in the food court whilst Aisha goes to purchase some long overdue food for the two of them.

The two teens chatted for half an hour until Helia arrived at the shopping centre, finally making his way to the food court where the two were sat in search of his cousin - Musa. He sits with the two girls after spotting them amongst the crowds, not particularly wanting to rush them but still making his presence known.

"I'm going to run to the bathroom and then I guess we should all part ways, it'll probably easier if the two of you just stay here whilst I go." The two nod and watch as Musa leaves their view, gradually being submerged in the crowds.

Aisha turned to Helia ready to attempt to converse but it was obvious to anyone that something was bothering him.

"You alright Helia?"

"I don't know... something is up with Flora. I mean, she says it's nothing but I don't think it is - I actually think it's rather big."

Aisha wasn't sure how to respond, she wanted to tell him the truth about what was going on so badly but she was worried. She was torn between saving her friend's trust or possibly plain out saving her friend.

"Aisha, do you know something?"

She couldn't look Helia in the eyes. She didn't want to lie to him about this - she couldn't lie to him about this. If anything, Helia was probably the best person to know about this for Flora's sake. Eventually, she took a deep breathe and nodded.

"I do, but now is hardly the place to talk. Musa will be back any minute. I'll find you tomorrow, I think this is best to be for your ears only."

Musa returned soon after and as she and Helia left his eyes continued to trail back to Aisha, still worried about Flora whilst Aisha was left sat there hoping her friend would forgive her after doing what she knows is the right thing.

A/N Sorry I know this is short, even for the advent calendars and just about half an hour late (by my time zone anyway). I was really tired tonight and I just want to sleep but I remembered I needed to post so here it is!

I hope you all enjoyed this chapter and thank you for all your reviews, continue to leave your comments and support with this chapter :)

- Mae xxx