UNKNOWINGLY YOURS

lling the duvet over her head with a forceful gesture, trying to escape the sun's glare. The room was quiet, the lingering traces of sleep hanging in the air. Suddenly,

further calls, but the phone rang again, the

hed for her phone with her left hand, her right hand rubbing at her sleepy eyes; her movements were slow and lazy. The screen flickered to life, the caller ID illuminating the dark with a familiar name, and in that instant, she chuckled, "Why is this one calling me so early?" She wondered aloud, before answering the call and placing it on speaker. Before she

ped out. "Miss, you haven't paid!" The driver called after her. "Crap! Right, how much?" She asked, flustered. He checked his phone, then announced, "Thirt

s widened, and just as he opened his mouth to respond, a woman's stern voice cut through the air. Rene turned to see a stunning middle-aged woman with a perfectly styled blonde bob, flawless makeup, and a sharp pink and black office outfit. She looked Latino and w

y for no reason," She pleaded. The woman glared. "For no reason? Honey, I never do anything without one. This will teach you to be time-conscious and always punctual, especially for interviews." "Please..." "Young lady! Don't test my patience. Get up and leave before I call security to throw you out. I don't have

shame, rose to her feet, brushed away h

with me right now!" Eli said sarcastically but before she could say anything else she heard sobbing and paused. Rene knew she'd been heard, so she covered her mouth, trying to muffle her cries, but it didn't work. "Where are you?" Eliana asked sternly, getting off her bed.

ar locked with a confirming beep. She quickly entered the bar, scanning for her best friend and frowning when she wasn't there. Checking her phone, she chuckled, "I'm m sure this is the place!" Just then, she looked up and noticed a youn

hter erupted behind her, and she turned abruptly. "Forgive us," She added, linking her right arm with Eliana's left. The you

expression shifting to calm as she pouted and squinted, taking her seat in front of Rene. She shrugged proudly, "Well, God forbid a girl tries to surprise her heartbroken best friend." Rene chuckled, shaking her head. "I'm n

perately wanted to release all the emotions, but a swift glance around the pub made her hold back. Instead, she picked up the menu and began to flip through it, "I don't know what you're talking about. What are we having?" She argued, her voice trembling as she tried to contain the pain. Knowing Rene, Eliana reached for her hand and whispered, "Renata it's me." At that, Rene yanked her hand away and covered her

ople have to shot all the time? Your family isn't kind, neither are those outside! Why is everything so awful?" She lamented, blowing her nose before grabbing another tissue. Eliana took her hands, offering a smile. "I don't have all the answers to your ques

ated you badly, then it could be either Shrek or Fiona." She replied proudly as Rene chuckled. "It was a... a woman. And honestly, she was very attractive. The kind of beauty that draws you in and demands attention. But, she's not the most patient person

She exchanged a look with Eliana, who wore a wide smile, a chuckle escaping her lips as she gently nodded. "I am, thank you!" She replied. The waiter nodded as well, pulling out his notebook for their orders. "I'm glad to hear it. Well then, can I now take your orders?" He asked politely. They quickly grabbed the me