"I MISSED you, Bianca!" 

Helen said as she pulled me in for a hug. 

I smiled as I inhaled her familiar scent. Damn. It's been two years since we last saw each other. "I couldn't believe you're here."

An hour ago, she surprised me by calling and saying she was already boarding at Burbank Airport. 

"I told you. One of these days, I'm going to visit and here I am now!" She pulled away and grinned at me. 

"I'm happy you're here, Helen." 

I gave her a grateful smile as I stared at her. 

We had lived together in college for four years. She's the closest friend I've got. Seeing...