You're the reason behind my S.M.I.L.E

Chapter 7

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Jennifer

"I can't believe we are here. No, actually I can't believe we are here buying 'a thank you gift' for that idiot. I'm telling you, this is a bad idea." Kathy and I are in a gift shop to buy something as a thank you present for Hiten. Afterall, he helped me yesterday and I can't just sit peacefully knowing I didn't do anything to return the favour.

"For the first time in history, he helped me." I repeat for the tenth time.

"Nothing is needed." She threw her hands in the air.

"Nope, not my way of returning favours." I swinged my index finger in front of her.

"Mark my words, it's only gonna make him more obsessed with you. Are you even listening?" She said frustrated

I went through the aisles looking for some decent gift item without much meaning to it.

Hiten doesn't like superheroes. Yes, something related to superheros would be perfect.

My eyes settled on the laser 3D illusion Iron Man.

When I turned to show it to her, I found her standing far behind. She hasn't taken one step since she barged in here, "Okay, so tell me what should I do?" I questioned putting the box back in its place.

"Just return his hairdryer and throw his damn crappy snail slippers on his face. That's it." She said angrily. I guess I should have come with Monica but again if I would have been with her then I'm pretty sure that we must have bought the entire store. Not a good idea at all. Right?

"Do you remember the time you lost Nick's dog's favourite toy?" I asked, folding my hands.

"Please don't bring that up." She said covering her eyes a little but I'm determined to change her mind.

"I looked through the pile of garbage with you because you assumed it must have ended up there. You even told me to tell Nick that it was me who lost his dog's toy."

"Fine! I will help you." She finally gave up. Phew.

"You are the best. Now let's check out that corner." I told her pointing towards the superheroes collection. My phone started to ring, indicating an incoming video call from Audrey. She doesn't video call me unless I'm home. It is reserved for emotional outbursts privately. Did the cat do something?

"Kathy, can you buy any random present? I need to take this call." She nodded. "Here" I gave her my card and exited the store to pick up the call.

"Audrey." I greeted cheerfully but her screen is black.

"YOU WON'T BELIEVE WHAT I JUST DID!" She said screaming at the top of her lungs. First of all, I pulled the phone a little away from me and decreased the call volume. Well I have no idea what she is talking about. Wait, did she do something to the cat?

"What? Is the cat alright?" I asked nervously.

"That cat and its owner are long gone from my life. I am a new person from this day onwards. You have to see this." She turned on her camera but I could only see an unfamiliar ceiling.

"Where are you Audrey? Are you okay? What have you done? If you need my help, just tell me the address, I'll be there right away." I said with panic clear in my voice. Where the hell is she?

"Calm down. Now look!" She came in front of the camera and god she got her hair coloured red.

"OMG Audrey... I can't believe you finally did this! YOU LOOK SO GOOD. I mean WOW. But don't you dare make me freak out again!" I said because even though she looks absolutely stunning with her new hair colour, she scared me.