Lilith POVFinally, the train came to a stop, and the passengers began to hassle their way through the door. The journey from my hometown into the city was a long one. Though the heat baked me through its fury, it was somewhat peaceful, just like home. I watched the dancing trees, Women, and children in cornfields enjoying summer. I smiled remembering my childhood, and what it used to be. As I exited the train, descending into the train station, I sat on a bench beside a man, his clothes were torn, untidy, and he smelled rancid, he kept gazing at me, he didn't even blink, and he wasn't going to look away. I was paranoid, so I clutched my luggage a little tighter. I looked around at the waiting families, welcoming their loved ones, I was wondering, where is my crazy ass best friend?“LILY! LILY!”I looked to my left to see a blonde vigorously waving and yelling my name,“Lily...it's me!”“Mel?” I whispered.She was m

Lilith POVI woke up the next day with a headache, I've never had alcohol before and I don't think I'll be drinking it again anytime soon. I laid in bed on my back as thoughts about last night resurfaced. That's the first time since our friendship I've seen Mel cry, she always comes off as the brave one, the protector. I guess it's true what they say, check on your strong friends too. I pulled the sheets off, attempting to stand up wanting to go freshened up in the bathroom but a wave of dizziness hit me like a ton of bricks and I had to sit on the edge of the bed.Now I understand why Dad would sleep all day after a night out drinking at the bar with his pals. I felt a smile creep up on my face when I thought about my father, I was always going to be his baby girl, though he never yet explained to me why I was an only child and why they didn't have more kids, I guessed they couldn't afford it. Oh my, I've called home since yesterday, I wi

Mel POVSitting by the bar at our frequent brunch spot, Ocean's 11 Bar & Grill. I sipped my Corona beer waiting for William. This is what he does, invite me out to dinner or brunch, and either he is a no show or he arrives late. William is a sweet man, very kind, good at giving advice, but he doesn't open up to me, he doesn't talk about life goals, his work, his family, nothing. It has been a year since I came to the city, he gives me everything I want but I want more, I want to feel loved, wanted, appreciated. Maybe I am rushing into things, Maybe he isn't serious about our relationship.I'll never forget the day I met him in a chat room online. He was funny, polite and a good listener, I vented to him about my parents, Lilith and her crazy dreams, the disappearance of two girls from my hometown, everything. But now he has changed, not like there is someone else or anything but it's like lusting after your favorite ca

Mel POVRight as I was about to twist the doorknob, Lilith stopped me.“Mel! Wait!” I turned to look at her, she seemed afraid and terrified of something— or someone.“What is it, Lil? Are you okay,” I asked.“Yes, of course, I am— but don't you want to be a bit cautious, you said no one ever comes knocking, so who could be it be, I think you should just ignore them, they will go away,” she whispered, “What if it's someone who is going to hurt us?”I chuckled, “Lilith this isn't exactly a place a person can walk in and out of going unnoticed, the only way an unregistered person can get in, is being verified as a visitor by an occupant in the building, and bad guys don't come knocking Lil.”“But what if—” I wasn't going to wait around debating with Lilith if I should open the damn door or not, So before she could continue what she was about to say, I turned the doorknob and swung the door wide open.Looking back at me was a clean s

Mel POVHonk! Honk! I parked outside Lilith's school, waiting for her. Scanning through the flowing crowd of freshmen, searching for my best friend. Through the tinted windows, I saw a girl dressed in denim jeans pants and a yellow blouse began to approach the car,“Lil?” I asked myself.She swung open the car door, sliding across its leather interior.“Hey, I was about to catch a cab when I saw you, didn't know that you were going to pick me up,” she bubbly said.“Heyyyy, thought I told you last night, my bad, but someone is in a good mood,” I chuckled.“Today was...good, Well some parts of it,” I smiled and powered the car engine. The car ride was filled with laughter as we shared old memories from our hometown,“Hey Lil, did you ever go back to that tree?” I giggled.“The Birch tree? Hell no, I still stand my ground about that tree, it's evil, I hate it and it hates me” I burst into laughter, almost near to tear