"Here is the Last of it Sweet Pea." my Dad said bringing in my last suit case.
"Thanks Daddy." I said taking my suit case and placing it on the counter.Today is my first day in my new apartment. In London. You see I just moved here.
Oh dear. You must be thinking who is this woman? She hasn't even said her name yet. Well let's clear this up right now. My name is Victoria. I am the oldest daughter of Frank and Olivia Kingsley and I am in London to finish my legal education."We will see you at 7 for dinner. Enjoy sometime in your new home" he said pulling me into a tight hug.
"Thanks Daddy. For everything." I said giving him one last squeeze.
He let go and walked out of my flat closing the door behind him. There was a moment of silence before I could hear the sound of his feet departing down the hall."Home sweet Home" I said walking towards my bedroom
Knock. Knock. Knock
"I wonder who that could be." I mumbled to myself I walked over to the door and peaked out of the peep hole. There was 2 girls there; 1 Blonde and 1 Brunette. Seeing no threat I opened the door.
"Hi new neighbor. Want some help unpacking? " the brunette said pulling a bottle of wine out of her purse.
"Uh hi yes I would love some help." I said stepping to the side so they could enter.
The both entered and walked over to the kitchen. The blonde pulled a corkscrew out of her purse. I closed the door and followed them into the kitchen.
"I'm Siobhan. That's Finnley. We live in 7C. What's your name?" The Blonde said
"My name is Victoria. Most people call me Tori...I don't have any glasses yet. I haven't been to the market yet."
"Hi Tori. That's ok. We came prepared." Finnley said pulling out a pack of clear disposable cups.
"So what brings you to London." Siobhan asked taking the bottle of wine from Finnley so that she can open the bottle.
"I am here to attend Oxford Law School. Are you ladies from London?" I asked them both.
"I have dual citizenship between the UK and America but Finnley is from London." Siobhan said pulling the cork. Finnley opened the package of cups and pulled 3 out and placed them in a line on the counter.
"Oh really that's exciting. where is your American Home Base?"
"Philadelphia and well North Wildwood, NJ"
"No Freaking Way! Me Too!" I said jumping up and down.
"Philly girls on the prowl" Siobhan said pouring the wine into the cups
"How do you go across the Atlantic and meet someone from Philly?" Finnley asked in shock
"Just lucky I guess." Siobhan and I answered in unison
Finnley laughed and then handed Siobhan and I a glass of wine.
"Anyway. I am beginning Oxford Law too. Where did you do your undergrad?" Siobhan asked
"Penn. You?" I asked sitting on the floor; the girls followed suit.
"Harvard" she smiled.
"I am so excited. I will have a train riding partner. I won't have to ride the train to oxford alone."
"Excellent. I was just thinking the same."
"Finnley, what do you do? Are you a student too?" I asked
"Yes, I am 3rd year at LAMDA. I am a Dancer" she smiled.
"Oh really. Do you do Ballet or another style"
"Ballet. Since I was 2"
"I love Ballet"
"Really you should come to our fall showcase 3 hours of ballet; ranging from Swan Lake to contemporary Movie Dances"
"Oh Most Definately. I am there."
"So do you have furniture or is this a style you are going for." Siobhan asked
"My parents are letting me purchase furnishings as part of my graduation present."
"That's awesome. We'll have to take you shopping."
"I was planning on going this afternoon. Are you ladies available to come with me?"
"Oh yes." Their faces lit up like they just won the lottery.
"Well what are we waiting for." Finnley exclaimed
"Let's go" I said and we all got up
"We'll meet you in 5 minutes in the hall. We just have to go grab our purses and lock up our flat.
"See you then."
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Love in London
FanfictionWhen a Philadelphia Native moves to London for Grad School she never thought that she would find life long friendships and true love.