Hello
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Last published Sun, Oct 5, 2014
21 year old Maria Santiago is new to New York City. The vibrant people, bright lights and busy streets are a world away from her sleepy life on London.
An aspiring novelist Maria moved to New York for inspiration. Leaving behind a clingy boyfriend, pushy parents and fake friends. Daunted by the bustling city and feeling alone Maria takes comfort in the only way she knows how. Writing. Maria begins her small blog, 'The English Rose In The Big Apple', writing about getting to grips with New York life.
Just as she's settling down Maria finds a message on her blog from Logan, an old school friend.
The message was simple: it said 'hello'.
Could this lead to a life of excitement for Maria? Or an awkward school reunion?
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