Aviva

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Aviva
I woke up with a weird feeling in my knees. I let out a moan as thoughts of the previous night flashed through my mind. In an attempt to clear my head I gave Ivana, my best friend a call.

"Hey"

"Hi!". She replied almost screaming. "I have been waiting for your call. I wanted to call but I didn't want to disturb your sleep"

"Well, I'm okay". I lied through my teeth.

"That's great". Ivana said at the other side of the phone in a sarcastic manner. I was confused. I wonder why sacarsm radiated from Ivana's voice but I ignored it anyway.

"Maybe she had a bad morning". I concluded in my mind.

"Bye". She said a minute after her "that's great". I was lost in thought that I didn't notice that I have not responded to Ivana. Hanging up the phone I stood on her wobbly legs and walked down the stairs. I entered into the kitchen which was around the corner of the stairs.

"Good Morning Aunt Nicole". I said in an exhausting manner. I shouldn't have used the stairs. Why did my dad have to build a two storey house.

"Avy". Nicole said with a big smile on her face. "How are you this morning?"

"I'm fine Aunt Nicole"

"Nicole". She corrected. She didn't like it when I call her Aunt she is only six years older. My mum which is also Nicole's sister happen to get pregnant when she was very young. No it's not teenage pregnancy. She was proud of it though. Giving birth at twenty five was something she didn't regret. She loved every bit of it. Nicole was turning five when the news of my mother's pregnancy got to her parents.

"Ok sorry Nicole"

"You look exhausted. Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I used the stairs"

"Oh my goodness". Nicole said with her eyes wide enough to swallow me. Worry was written all over her face. "I told you to stop using the stairs, this is why an elevator was introduced into such a small building. You have to take good care of yourself because of your health"

"I know, I know, Cancer patients should not go through stress". I said with an eye roll. She keeps reminding me of this fact. It has become an anthem in the house.

"You know you shouldn't. Anyways go back to your room and get yourself ready for school. You're probably tired because of yesterday's movie night"

"Yes I had so much fun". I said happily. People say my optimistic behaviour makes me attractive. Unlike other cancer patients I don't feel pain because I have CIPA syndrome

"That's good". Nicole said giving me a warm hug. I ran off but this time I used the elevator. I would not want Nicole to get worried because of me.

I decided to wear a smoked top and a plain blue denim jacket. I have to dress nicely since I have not gotten her uniform yet. Yes I attend a private school. I hurried downstairs so Nicole could help fix my hair into French braids. I carried my book bag and headed for the bus stop. I would not like to miss the first bus. That would make Nicole feel happy. She hates me taking the bus.

***
"Aviva!". Matt called running towards me. Matt is my childhood friend. I have not heard from him since I moved here two years ago. Or am I dreaming. I turned around and found out I wasn't dreaming.

"Oh my goodness!". I half screamed. A lot of people rested their gaze on me but I ignored them. I was too happy. I pulled him into a warm hug."I've missed you"

"I've missed you too Vivi"

"I miss that nickname". I said without pulling away from the hug. I was not lying though. I would think of him and then the nickname would flash in my mind. I miss him and now he's here. It's like a dream come through. Ever since that incident happened two years ago I had not seen him.

"Well you'll be hearing it more often since I'm moving to Houston". I could not bring herself to say anything. "I'll be off to class now. See you later". Matt said with a wink.

***

"Dear Diary, today was very fun. I met Matt today after a long time. It felt like a million years ago. I can't wait to speak to him tomorrow

Diary, Ivana didn't say a word to me. Not even hi. I tried to approach her but she didn't even give me audience. I hope tomorrow will be better. I am not enjoying the happy-sad thing

Anyways that aside, I wore a smoked top today. A few girls complimented my dressing. Too bad I would soon start wearing my uniform again. My weight loss helped me a little bit but my uniform will soon be back

Goodnight Diary"