It all started with an INTERVIEW

~~~CHAPTER THREE~~~

As the song finishes

If there's anything I've learned, it's you should watch yourself

If it's hurting you, then leave and go and get some help

And with that, I put the last piece of clothing in my drawer. Grabbing my bag and some cash I left the house.

"Guys I'm out" I called out only receiving complete silence. My stupid ass forgot no one was there with me the entire morning.

Upon reaching the mall, I entered the same store Emma helped out her mom in. The familiar smell of new clothes greeted me as I stepped in. This time an elderly woman approach me, she must be Emma's mom.

"Hello dearest, how can I be of assistance?" She had the friendliest smile and presence to make you feel welcome.

"Please take my money." I said causing us to laugh. "I actually came over to see if Emma was here?" She seemed taken back by my statement-question.

"You are Emmas friend?" Well, I am hoping to be, I won't tell her that though. "I have never met one of her friends before, I will go call her from the back, you can tag along. We received new items so she was helping me to sort them through." She continued

"That's ok miss?" I asked hoping she understand and fill in her name.

"It is Catherine" she filled in.

"I will just wait here for her" A minute passed and Emma emerge from the back of the store wearing confusion it kind of looks good on her.

"Emma I'm the friend your mom just told you about." I really hope she remembers me because that would just be embarrassing and awkward. "You helped me with some interview clothes the other day, I um, I am new here and I don't really know my way around anywhere. I-sorta-need-help-shopping-and-i am hoping-you..." Remind me to facepalm myself later, I can believe I started ranting off. I am so embarrassed I didn't even realize she embraced me in a hug.

"Oh shut up Melanie, I was hoping to see you again" I heard, "I think we are going to be amazing friends, I don't really do well with friends, they are more acquaintances but I can see that this one will be genuine. Just let me get my things." To say I was surprised would be an understatement.

"I really hope so too" I whispered.

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"I think this bag suits you, it also can be worn with anything." Emma advised, showing me a black handbag with coloured strips on the side.

"That one actually makes sense Em." Oh my, Emantha, Since I have arrived here I haven't called or texted Emantha. I am such a bad friend. Here I am with a different Em shopping. Guilt spread through me like a virus. I brushed it off hoping Emantha understands I was setting in and that the first friend I made names similar to her's. Yea she will understand.

We paid for our items, I could only afford to get one handbag because as I said we were on a budget and I am not even sure if I'm getting a job yet. Suddenly the familiar ringtone of my iPhone repetitively played until I answered the unknown number. Stepping aside so I could speak freely.

"Hello, Good day." my fingers crossed, as I prayed it was an HR calling about my application for a job.

"Got ya, did you really think this is a job recruiter." I can't believe this. Sighing in annoyance as I heard my brother Hadrien over the line.

"Shake off the look of disappointment and look across the mall." Doing as he said I saw him, Arrieala, and an unknown person waving. I looked down at the phone to see that it has been hung up and they are now approaching.

"Melanie are you okay?" Emma must have realized how irritated I have become.

"Yes am okay, my brother and sister are coming over though, they kind of spot me out and..." before I could finish my sentence my brothers annoying voice spoke up

"Hi, I'm Hadrian, Melanies lovely younger brother." he so freely introduced himself. It appears Emma found him interesting also.

"How annoying" I voiced my thoughts but they ignored me completely and continued with their introductions. I also learned that their new friend's name was Damien who attends the same college they are going.

"Actually we left our keys because we didn't think you would be leaving today" Arrieala spoke out.

"And both of you happen to leave both your keys, not even one of you considered that I might have a life also?" I ask

"We are twins, sis, we share the same level of stupidity." Hadrian added in. I honestly could not stay mad at these two, all I could do was laugh.

"Speak for yourself ediot." Arrieala defended.

(Translation: Idiot)

"These are your options then, either you take my keys and keep them safe. I am entrusting them with you Arri." I began to say

"Hey!!!" Hadrian began only to get a shush from Emma. Man, I am starting to love this girl.

"Or you finish shopping with Emma and myself, we get something to eat after then head home." I finished as I looked over to see her looking at Hadrien. Well, she doesn't seem to have a problem.

They decided to hang out with us and I was truly happy about that, no sort of annoyance just happy until

"Hey sis" Hadrien whispered "It appears a chance has come to use that thing you said was my friend's own, Seems imma have to prove you wrong. I promise she will come back and tell you all about it." Let's just say he received a double slap.

"Ow! Ow! Ow!"

Cocky bastard.

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