Unconditional

Chapter 8: The Best Friend

I: And here we are trying to assemble this new fixture. I'm sorry, it's not trying... It's Failing. (Iona laughs)

M: We are not failing.

W: They didn't put everything in the box. I can't even find this... (looks around) oh. I found it.

I: Like I said, failing.

M: Why don't you assemble this contraption of a shelf you chose.

I: Here, hold the camera. Let me "Assemble" it.

Woodland got up and took the camera from Iona while Matt got up to get something to drink from Iona's mini fridge. Fifteen minutes later, the shelf was assembled and hung on the wall.

I: Done. (Iona smiled)

They got done with their vlog for the day and Iona sat on the couch, leaned her head back and closed her eyes. After an hour Samantha walked in.

'Hey Anca, we're going for...' Samantha stopped when she say Iona asleep.

'What's taking you gu...' Matthias yelled as he walked in Iona's office but Samantha shushed him.

'Awww, she's so cute.' Matthias said.

'I heard that.' Iona said as she opened her eyes. 'Sorry boss. I was just resting my eyes. But I've finished this week and next weeks tasks.' She smiled.

'You know you can take your time with them, right?' Matthias laughed.

'We're going out for coffee, wanna come with?' Samantha asked.

'Sure.' Iona grabbed her backpack and phone and followed Sam and Matthias to his car.

They got to Starbucks and ordered their drinks and sat on a table.

'Yona, I have a question.' Matthias said as soon as Iona sat down.

'Shoot'

'Why do you always stay ahead of your tasks?' He asked.

'It's just easier for me. I feel accomplished that way and I don't have to bring work home.' Iona took a sip of her drink and put her phone face up on the table.

'How's the seabass?' He asked.

'He's alright. He's filming in Miami right now.' Iona smiled.

The three were talking about work and a new project when Iona's phone started buzzing.

'I need to get this.' Iona smiled apologetically.

'Go ahead.' Sam smiled.

She tapped the answer button, 'Chris, what's up?'

'Hey, are you alright? Do you need a friend right now? I can come to you right now if you want.' Chris said.

'I'm alright. I'm actually out with Matt and Sam.' She looked at Matthias who was looking at his phone worried.

'So, you haven't seen yet?' Chris asked.

'Seen what?' Iona started to panic.

'I'm coming to your house now.' Chris hung up leaving Iona confused and worried.

'Yona, let's go to your house.' Matthias said as he got up and ushered Iona and Sam to his car.

'But why? My car is at the studio.' Iona protested but got in the car.

Samantha sat in the back with her and held her hand.

'Guys, what's going on?' Iona asked panicking.