So i suck at updating...and at grammer. schools almost out though so woooo summer. enjoy and review :)

She woke up early the next day feeling happily refreshed. She got up slowly, stretching, to get ready for a new day. She promised herself that she was going to handle the Kostos matter with the maturity of an adult and not a hormonally controlled teenager. She sighed and went to her closed to find another outfit to wear in the beautiful weather outside. She decided on plain jeans and one of her nicer tops. She made eggs for breakfast and mentally made a note to herself that she was going to need to go to the grocery store sometime soon if she wanted to eat here any stepped outside and the summer air bland in on her face. She inhaled and let the heat penetrate her body.

Her first step was to check her emails then later on maybe going to one of the local beaches nearby. She asked a local for advice where to go and they pointed straight ahead She started walking the streets to find someplace that had internet access available. It just so happened to be the same café that was right across the street from the medical center that she had visited earlier with Mato. Should she risk it?. What are the chances he'll be in there anyways? She all but ran into the café and let the door close loudly behind her. She glanced around the café and found all the patrons looking aback at her. Feeling slightly flushed she walked up to the counter and scanned the choice of drinks. A kind waiter recommended a frozen latte and she thanked her gratefully. Hopefully it will wake her up a little bit more. After paying for her drink she found an open desk and sat down.

She opened up her email and scanned through trying to sort out all the junk mail. On the next page though a letter caught her eye. The subject was "Urgent" and it was from the same agent that hired her for the museum. Quickly she opened it up and scanned it quickly.

"Lena I regret to inform you but the investors in the exhibit in the museum just pulled. They are having somewhat of a crisis in their stocks and all their legality has just went out the door. Now I know this isn't the greatest of news right now but I tried to find you some other way to get you back into the picture but no can do. So sorry. Your contract was for 12 pieces over a course of 3 months and the closest thing to fulfilling that was getting you a few tickets home. We can talk when you get off your plane. Just let me know when you want the tickets for so we can get you home and sort out this little problem. Feel free to email me back anytime you have questions"

Lena didn't realize she was crying until the waitress came over to her and gave her a one armed hug.

"Whets wrong sweetie? Is everything alright?"She looked up at the woman that was around her age. She had brownish hair and a lean form.

"Oh umm..." She tried to start a sentence but couldn't find the words. This job was supposed to be an amazing start to her career but it was just another set back.

"Here hun have one on the house" The waitress took the pot of coffee and poured mug for her. Lena, grateful for the caffeine boost, happily took huge gulps to try to clear her throat.

"Thank you. I guess I just lost my job" She choked on a laugh and took another sip of the hot coffee.

"I'm so sorry. My name is Katrina by the way, if theres anything I can do for you let me know"

"No no, I think I'm just going to go home cry some more ..I'm Lena thanks again for everything"

"Hey Lena wait" She said as Lena got up to leave "I'm having a little get together tonight with a couple close friends, why don't you come?"

Why was this stranger being so nice to her she thought.

"Oh, I wouldn't want to intrude" Although the idea of meeting some new friends was exciting

"Not at all. You look like you could use some friends. Here.. "She grabbed a receipt paper and put an address on the back of it "Just come here around 8. It'll be fun I promise!"

"Oh umm I don't know"

"Come! please! I would love to introduce you to some of my friends! they'll love you!"

"Alright I guess I can show up for a few minutes..."

"YES!"

"I'll see you at 8 Katrina. It was nice meeting you."

"Yay! its going to be so much fun! See you tonight Lena"

Lena strode out of the store feeling somewhat better than she did a few minutes ago. She decided to put the email to the back of her thoughts and focus the day on enjoying herself and the beautiful country around her. After strolling through the roads and the different vendors for a few hours she found a cute little shop that made specialty dresses. She went in the shop with morbid curiosity. She was looking thought the beautiful sundresses when she over heard a woman next to her whispering to herself"

"no. not this one. Maybe this?...no that all wrong

When the woman noticed Lena staring she smiled and offered her hand."I'm sorry. The names Sydney, I'm having a little trouble finding something to wear to a little get together I'm going to tonight."

"Oh, Lena." Lena shook her hand. "I'm actually in the same situation. I have no idea what I'm wearing at all."

"Your not friends with a certain Katrina are you?"

"Actually as of a few hours ago I am, I met her in the cafe down the street!"

"Oh nice to meet you Lena! now why don't we help each other out a bit? What are you looking for?"

Lena then described a bright sundress theme that would hopefully be appropriate for tonight. She and Sydney looked around the shop until they both had a dozen of dresses each to try on. They pretended to model each one and finally chose one each. Sydney decided on a subtitle white knee length dress while Lena went for a vibrant orange calf length one. It reminded her of the beautiful sun she told Sydney when she suggested buying it. The ladies walked out of the shop laughing and giggling. When Lena went to say goodbye Sydney insisted that she come over and they get ready together. Lena, having nothing else to do, agreed and off they went to Sydney's. When they were dressed and ready they linked arms and went to Katrina's house which had the upper-class influence. Sydney knocked gingerly and Katrina answered the door a moment later.

"Lena and Sydney! I didn't know you knew each other! Come in Come in"

"I ran into this one while looking for this dress, I was having trouble deciding" Sydney said

"Splendid! both of you look gorgeous now make yourselves at home."

They walked in and Lena was surprised to see how many 'close friends' Katrina actually had. The apartment was a great deal larger than her own and was packed full of people. There were girls in party dresses not unlike her own and there were guys dressed casually. Everyone seemed to have a drink in their hand as she scanned the room.

"What do you guys think?" Katrina asked them excitedly

"Its marvelous, Really you've outdone yourself this time girl!" Sydney said to Katrina

"Here have a drink and go mingle I'll be along I think someone else is at the door though" Katrina said while passing them cups filled with some kind of alcoholic beverage to go get the door.

"Alright so where should we start with you?"Lena looked at her suspiciously

"Huh?"

"Well since you came with me I have to introduce you to everyone! so put a smile on your face and be prepared to memorize faces" She dragged her around the room for a good 30 minutes before she made it to the next room. How many huge rooms like this could be in this apartment? The last room this one was filled with tons of party goers and Lena almost groaned out loud. After scanning the room she sighed and let Sydney pull her around the room laughing and smiling the whole time.

"Oh look who we have here" Sydney whispered in Lena's ear.

Sydney walked them both up to a group of men standing around a pool table. She gently tapped on the man that was shooting on the back which made him jump in surprise and miss the ball completely.

"Jesus! What the...?" He said while spinning around then stopped instantly when he saw who was there.

"Lena, I'd like you to meet the notorious Kostos Duanes. Kostos, This is my new friend Lena."

Lena was literally frozen in her spot. She starred at the face she imagined for the past few years of her life. There was no sign of aging in his face. His facial features became more pronounced and he was clearly not the teenager she had known so long ago. He was a man now and that showed even more in his expression. His serious expression quickly changed to a more sarcastic and laid back one

"Lena?" Kostos said raising an eyebrow offering her his hand. "it's a pleasure to meet you Lena. You have a beautiful name." He said with a smirk evident on his face. He even added a wink. How could he be joking at a time like this Lena thought to herself. Before she could say or do anything Sydney jumped in,

"Kostos back off, Lena isn't one of your usual girls." Usual girls? What did that mean?

"I meant no offence to your friend Sydney, but I do tell the truth." He added not taking his eyes off of Lena's the whole time.

"Come on Lena, you don't want to deal with this one" Sydney grabbed her arm and dragged her away before she could utter another word. Confused to no end, Lena looked back at Kostos with a huge question mark on her face. He was still looking at her though his joking mood disappeared from his face. His expression was hard and serious. While making sure she was the only one looking he mouthed the words that made her heart pound loudly in her chest. We need to talk. With a last hard glance at her he turned his back and easily fell back into conversation with the guys around him. He pulled the pool stick back and easily sank in two of the balls.