Vivica threw herself on the bed, then she pulled out her phone and dialed her best friend, Ziva James, crying. She sobbed sorrowfully and said, “Hello, Ziva. I am sorry for what I said. I was so hurt that you kept your brother’s marriage a secret from me.”After a brief silence, Ziva’s voice came through, soft and forgiving, and she replied, “It’s water under the bridge, Viv. I actually wanted to apologize to you this morning, but you didn’t come to class. Are you okay, Viv? You don’t sound like yourself.”Vivica wiped her tears, and she said, “My grandfather cut off my transport. I had to walk from the manor to the main gate on foot, Ziva. It’s a sixty-minute walk, and my feet are ruined, covered in blisters.When your brother came to pick me up, Hiram chased him away like a criminal. I have never felt so alone, Ziva.”Ziva felt sorry for her best friend and replied, “Don’t worry, Viv. I will ask the family driver to pick you up tomorrow morning.” Vivica thanked her profusely, then t
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