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Chapter 2

Nina's POV-

I kept shooting looks at the letter. Five years, can I really be so ignorant to not even type hi to my old classmates? I grabbed my phone and scrolled down. I found their numbers. I couldn't text him after everything that happened between us those last few days. As for the rest of them, I don't know what they would say. So, if I'm brave enough to text one of them, it has to be her. I had a sudden strike of courage, so I used it to text Amber a greeting. I sighed out of relief when she didn't respond for about five minutes. I guess this isn't her number anymore. Just when I got my hopes up, my cell phone rang. It was from her. Amber was calling me. Oh gosh, what do I do? A part of me wanted to answer it, but another part kept me away. Like lightning hitting a tree, I grabbed the phone and responded.

Nina: (nervous) Hello?

Amber: Hello, this is Amber Millington. I'm calling because I received a text from this number. Who is this?

Nina: Hi Amber. It's me.

Amber: Wait, Nina? Nina Martin?

Nina: In the flesh, or sound, or voice. You know what I mean.

I waited for her to explode with anger, but I got the opposite.

Amber: Nina! Oh my goodness! Where have you been this whole time?! We've been worried sick! Do you have any idea how sorry we are for chasing you away from us? We are SO sorry!

Nina: Woah! Amber!

Amber: Yes?

Nina: Aren't you mad at me?

Amber: Why would I be? I'm angry at myself, not you, Nins.

I flinched at the nickname Nins. The last time I was called that, I was surrounded by some unfriendly words.

Nina: I didn't betray you guys.

Amber: I know you didn't. I just want to know what really happened.

Nina: Ok, I- I- I don't know.

Amber: What do you mean by I don't know?

Nina: I- I don't r- remember anything that last week. E- Except for when you guys a- accused me of helping Rufus. I didn't, I- I swear!

I'm panicking now. This might be my one chance to explain. I can't screw this up.

Amber: Calm down, Nins. I believe you.

Finally.

Amber: Are you coming to the reunion?

Nina: Amber, you might understand, but the rest of Sibuna probably won't. It's best if I-

Amber: Nina, nobody's mad at you anymore. It was a misunderstanding. We've been worried about you like crazy.

Nina: Really?

Amber: Really. In fact-

She stopped herself from revealing anything else. What's going on?

Nina: Amber, are you keeping something from me?

Amber: It's nothing big. Are you coming to the reunion or not?

Nina: Ambs, I need to think about it. I mean, I can't just-

Amber: It's a simple yes or no answer, Nins. You have nothing to be afraid of. We're all sorry for turning our backs on you. No one's mad. We want to apologize and see you in person. Please, Nina?

I sighed and accepted the fact that I've been putting this off for way too long.

Nina: Yes.

Amber: Yes?!

Nina: Yes. I'm coming to the reunion.