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A\N: Thanks to the 7 people who reviewed the first chapter. Sorry, it's taken so long to update, my college life is a little bit hectic at the moment. This chapter is not fantastic, but this scene was needed. Anyway at the end will be a preview of chapter 3. Enjoy!
Later that afternoon I pulled the keys to the office out of my pocket as I balanced the Chinese bag with the other arm.
I unlocked the door and switched the light on.
"Hello Victoria."
"Ohmigod," I said staring at the person in front of me. "Michael?"
"I'm surprised you remembered me Victoria," he said standing up. "Last time I saw you were just before you joined the academy."
"How could I possibly forget you?" I asked shocked that he was actually here. "We only lived next door to each other; car pooled and went to High School together."
"Well five years is a long time," he said moving closer to me. "You look amazing," he said in his Australian accent, stroking my cheek.
"Five years is a long time," I said pulling out of his grasp and eyed him suspiciously. "What are you doing here?"
"Always straight to the point Nelson," Michael said running a hand through his blonde shaggy hair. "I'm here because I was in town and heard you had opened up your own P.I. service and thought it was time I paid a visit to my best friend."
"It's nice to see you Michael, but I'm busy," I said dismissing him.
"I've missed you. I think about you every day. I made a mistake Nelson, all I am asking for is another chance," Michael pleaded.
"I can't trust you," I said staring at how much he hadn't changed since I had walked out on him.
"Nelson, I know I screwed up. I want to make it up to you, just as friends, I promise," he said scanning my face.
"O.k.," he said smiling.
Suddenly someone coughed.
We both turned to see Henry standing there. His clothes moulded his body perfectly and his piercing brown eyes stared straight into mine. He glanced at Michael.
"Who's this?" he asked nodding his head in Michael's direction.
"Who the hell are you?" Michael asked.
"Michael," I said stepping in between him and Henry. "This is Henry Fitzroy; he helps me on my cases. Henry Fitzroy, this is Michael Wolf, we were next-door neighbours and best friends for years," I said quickly concluding introductions.
"Nice to meet you," Michael said.
"Likewise," Henry said before turning his attention to me. "Coreen said there is a new case."
"It's not a big one, cheating husband you know," I said lying about the actual case. Henry has a tendency to act weird when I go after the supernatural.
"O.K," Henry said throwing me a weird glance. "Are you going to start tonight, because otherwise I'm hungry."
"No, I'm going to start tomorrow. I'm just going to catch up with Michael. You go eat," I said dismissing him.
"Fine," he said scanning my face before turning his attention to Michael. "Nice to have met you," he said strolling out.
"Nelson, he's a bit weird," Michael said quietly.
"He's special," I said getting butterflies in my stomach every time I thought about him.
Michael picked up my Chinese bags and threw them in the bin.
"What are you doing?" I asked.
"Get dressed Nelson, me and you are going out to dinner."
"Didn't mean you had to ruin perfectly good Chinese," I said sulking before going to get changed.
A\N: I hope you all enjoyed and here is a preview of chapter 3.
"What's wrong?" Corren asked.
I placed the receiver down and looked at her.
"My mother is coming for a visit," I said in shock.
A\N: So, how will Vicki's mom react to Henry? Why exactly has Michael turned up? Will Vicki be able to solve this case? Hit the review button if you want the next chapter.