Julie:
– What do you feel like eating?
Maria:
– Anything.
Julie:
– How about pizza?
Maria:
– Yes! That sounds amazing.
They went out to eat and after they were done, they headed to Julie's home.
Julie:
– Is everything alright? You seem a little off.
Maria:
– I barely know you... how am I supposed to live with you?
Julie:
– Don't worry, I live here with my friend.
Maria:
– What about your family?
Julie:
– I'm alone. My mom and dad passed away a long time ago.
Maria:
– Oh... I'm sorry. And your friend?
Julie:
– Her family is in Mexico. She's a student here too—just like me. We both study medicine.
Maria:
– Medicine? I used to study medicine too, back in Mexico... but where's your friend?
A sleepy voice came from the hallway.
Girl:
– Julie, you're back? Come on, hand me my food—I'm starving!
Wait... who's this?
Maria:
– I'm Maria.
Julie:
– This is Maria. She has no one here, so she'll be staying with us.
Julia:
– No one? How come?
Julie explained everything to her.
Julia:
– Oh my god... I'm Julia. Welcome to our home, Maria.
(Julia is Julie's housemate, also a med student, sweet and kind-hearted.)
Julie:
– Maria, come with me. I'll show you your room.
Maria:
– Alright.
Julia:
– And what about my food?! Where is it?
Julie (laughing):
– Here it is.
Julia:
– Waaaahooo!!
Julie:
– Let's go, Maria.
As they headed toward the room, Julie whispered:
Julie:
– If I hadn't given her food, I swear she would've eaten us instead.
Maria laughed, and Julie smiled.
Julie:
– Your smile is beautiful.
Maria (shy):
– Thank you.
Julie:
– No need to thank between friends. And here we are... your room!
Maria:
– Wow... it's big and beautiful.
But wait—how is your house this big if it's just you two?
Julie:
– Sometimes Julia's mom and her two annoying sisters come visit.
Maria:
– Oh, I didn't know she had sisters. I thought she was like you—an only child.
Julie:
– They're annoying, but just like her... they're sweethearts.
Maria:
– If you don't mind me asking, what are their names? Will I get to meet them?
Julia (suddenly appearing):
– Of course you will. And very soon.
Maria (startled):
– Oh my gosh, Julia! You scared me.
Julia (grinning):
– Am I that scary? Like a lion or something?
They all laughed together.
Julia:
– Their names are Bella and Belle. They're twins.
Julie:
– Let's get some sleep now and let Maria rest.
Maria:
– But what about my clothes?
Julie (laughing):
– Oh! I forgot.
She opened a closet full of clothes. Maria's eyes filled with tears.
Maria:
– I don't know how to thank you... if it weren't for you two, I don't know where I'd be.
Julie:
– Maria, remember—no need to thank us. We're sisters now, aren't we?
Maria:
– Of course we are...
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Meanwhile, back at Max's mansion...
The party was over. John approached Mirna, concerned.
John:
– Mirna, where is Maria?
Mirna (panicking):
– I... I forgot!
They rushed to the house where John had told Maria to stay—but she was gone.
Just then, Max arrived.
Max:
– Dad? What's wrong?
John:
– Nothing, son.
Max:
– Please tell me.
John:
– I said it's nothing! Go home now.
Max:
– If something's wrong, I can help.
John (sighs):
– The truth is... I brought a girl here. She had nowhere to go.
Max (alarmed):
– Was she... a girl with long black hair?
John's eyes widened.
John:
– How do you know?
Max:
– I ran into her here. She said it wasn't my business and just left...
John:
– What should I do now...
Max:
– Don't worry, Dad. She's probably okay.
John:
– How can she be? She has no one here...
Max (determined):
– Then let's go find her!
John:
– Let's go.
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To be continued...
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