“Nicholson! Email your recent piece to me! I need it now!” barked the editor, Daniel, as he sped past my desk at a high pace.
“Yes, sir!” I saluted playfully, before quickly sending my report off to Daniel via email.
“Lunch break’s almost over and you haven’t eaten a bite!” my friend, Priscilla, chided.
“I’m a busy woman, Prissy! Please! I have no time for chitchatting! Daniel’s on a roll!” I exclaimed.
Priscilla held out a sandwich, “please take it! My mum will scold me if I don’t finish it!”
Although I knew it was just a way to get me eat that sandwich, I gave in and snatched that sandwich from Priscilla’s hand, wolfing it down in a matter of seconds.
“Anne! Jade Deslin on line 1!” the secretary called out.
“Thanks, Maria!” I replied before picking up the phone on my desk. “Hey Jade.”
“Oh I can finally hear Anne’s voice! I tried you on your cell but you didn’t pick up! Anyway I haven’t seen you walk through those cafeteria doors. What’s up?”
“Surprised you even noticed! How’s Brittany?” I laughed.
“Anne, stop it. So where were you? Or where are you?” Jade shot back.
“Jade, I’m working! Please don’t disturb me! I have a piece due tomorrow and I’m not even halfway through!” I ranted.
“See Anne, this is why I didn’t want you to join the newspaper. You just hang out with you newspaper friends now!” Jade whined.
I sighed, “Jade I’m really busy. Can we talk later? Please?” I asked.
“Alright, fine.” She said reluctantly.
“Thank you!” I said appreciatively.
The school bell rang and I was finally let out of class for lunch befor heading back to the newspaper room to continue my job. As I lined up for my food, I felt a slight buzz from my pocket. Whipping out my cell phone, I saw a new message from Jade: Meet me by the steps just outside school doors. NOW. PLEASE?
Leaving the queue, I heaved a sigh and walked out of the cafeteria and saw Jade eating a sandwich. She turned to face me, a relaxed look and waved slightly. I smiled and took a seat beside her. “What’s up?”
Jade shook her head, “we were supposed to talk.”
“I-I figured it would be over the phone.” I coughed.
“I just missed you, I guess. We’re not as closed as we used to be, we have new friends, I feel as if now we’re just, friends.”
“What? Jade, that’s absolutely crazy! Remember you told me we’ll always be best friends? Now, weren’t we supposed to hang out after school?” I smiled.
“Yeah. It’s the only day you weren’t staying until late. Honestly, Saffy misses you!” Jade giggled.
“Oh my gosh! That teenager? Are you serious?” I opened my eyes wide in disbelief.
Jade nodded enthusiastically. “She’s totally looking forward to seeing you today- though she may not show it.”
I laughed, “right, right.” I patted her knee, “so, I’ll meet you after school, kay?”
“Yeah, see ya later!” Jade sang as I walked back into the school.
Maria knocked on the classroom door politely, “Excuse me, but may I please see Anne Nicholson?”
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The Game Of Life
Teen Fiction"I'll always be your best friend, always." Anne and Jade have been best friends since forever. But the paths they each choose to take separates them from each other. Despite everything, will they be able to remain best friends through thick and thin...
