His to haunt or his to protect.

Part 1

MIA'S POV

''Hey Kate." I picked up my ringing phone. "Hey, Mia.... I've sent you the pictures can you please take a look and tell me which looks good? I have a date with Liam tonight." she said.

"Okay....please don't tell me you've sent me your pictures in some lingerie shit you're going to wear tonight for Liam, and now you're asking me my opinion." I said unsurely.

"No, silly. I've sent you some pictures of dresses I wanna wear tonight for the date. Now, chop- chop and tell me." she replied.

Kate Anderson has been my best friend since high school. And today she has a date with her boyfriend Liam Smith. A total douche I may say, but he is completely smitten with my beautiful best friend and they both are really in love with each other, so, yeah.

"Uhh....the blue one looks really hot. Wear that." I spoke. 

"Okay!" I could sense her smile through the phone. "By the way, Mia, the last time I asked when you were coming back to New York, you didn't answer. Please don't say I have to wait another whole year. I miss you so much, Mia," she said.

Kate and I spent our childhood together in the orphanage. Unlike some of the other children, we were not fortunate enough to be adopted. We have become each other's only family, serving as best friends, sisters, mothers, brothers, and even fathers to one another.

Kate pursued a major in literature and has since become a celebrated author. As for me, I chased my dream job in 'Wildlife Photography'. Initially, it appeared unattainable, but as the saying goes, 'Everything seems impossible until it's done'.

"Kate, it's going to take some time I already told you. And I'll tell you when I'm coming. Okay?" I lied.

"Okay... but try coming soon." she replied in a sad tone. I hate lying to her.

"Oh, come on bestie cheer up you have a date today, remember." I tried to cheer her up. 

"Okay, okay.... I'll hang up now. Take care, be careful and please return alive." she spoke.

"I will. Bye." I chuckled while I spoke and hung up. She really talks to me like I'm her daughter.

Currently, I'm on Lemnos Island in Greece, home to the stunning Mosychlos volcano. Accompanied by two colleagues, my journey here is a blend of passion and profession. As a wildlife photographer with a fondness for landscape photography, we aim to capture the volcano's natural beauty for a prominent magazine. The inherent risks of my job prompted Kate to wish for my safe return. However, I concealed the truth from her; my assignment is complete, and I'm bound for New York. My flight is tonight, and I'm eager to witness her surprise after nearly two years apart.

I'm gathering my belongings now. Greece's allure is undeniable, yet the pull of New York is strong.

NYC BAYBEEEE!!!!!!

"Ahh finally New York." I exclaimed. I missed New York. The busy buzz. The walking through the crowdy crosswalks. The cafes. My best friend and our hangouts and everything else.

I hailed a taxi from the airport to go to my apartment. Yes, I have an apartment in New York, but while I am always away Kate takes good care of my apartment. On the way I decided to call Kate, to ask her if she's home. I am really very excited to meet her.

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"Hey!!! Babygirlllll!!!! Where are you?" I really can't hide my excitement.

"I'm home. Why?" She asked. "Girl, are you high on some shit?" Aaaaand she's suspicious already. She must've misunderstood my excitement.