1 Carine

"Ah! Azell!" shouted Carine running from across Mayburn street.

"Azell! It's been so long! You're like fifty years old now, right?" Joked Carine

Azell startled by Carines charismatic voice looked on as Carine reached her.

"How are you these days Carine? Its been about six years or so since high school right?" Chimed Azell.

"Longer! More like seven! I cant believe I recognized you! But you always did have that crooked walk since your wrestling accident. Never were that lucky. " Nonchalant Carine carried on.

"Rudeness still harbors you Carine. You werent so lucky either as I heard you're on husband number two, right?" asked Azell coldly.

" I never really think Im being rude. It just comes naturally. Were you going somewhere? I have about an hour to kill before heading home. My husband dropped me off for shopping earlier and it's about time." smiled Carine

Azell took in Carines appearance finally. Carine had aged which was hard not to miss. Her once long blonde hair was now dried with split ends screaming for a new cut. Her eyes had dark rings, her waist wasnt so thin and her finger nails looked as if she slid them under a mud track. But there was still that cheerful glow to her. Yes, life hadnt been good to Azell's old classmate but she was still her old self inside. Almost like a box holding itself together with tape.

Azell on the other hand always had murky mud hair, brown eyes to match and what used to be a muscular bod now turned into overweight mess. Degree in nutrition and business but never to return to her dream. To fight. To be a world champ. After her accident junior year and breaking her leg and ankle she never healed correctly. Nor did her heart. She was unlucky.

"Carine, Im just headed to the corner store. Do you want to walk there with me?" asked Azell

Carine's eyes lit up "Uh duh! Thats why I asked. Thats okay with me."

Annoyed Azell took the lead walking in front of Carine to Rickys Fuel Depot.

Walking along Carine never seemed to let up with talking. She spoke as if she was still a beauty pageant queen answering questions to win Americas heart. Azell just grinded her teeth as they walked.

"Here we are Carine. Do you want a drink or snack? Ill buy." Azell replied

"A coke and a snickers sounds good! Carine excitedly answered.

Azell could of bit her tongue by all of Carines hyper energy.

As they entered Azell looked through the door and stood still. A robbery was taking place at Rickys. Azells insticts told her to push Carine and run but she was completely frozen as her eyes came in contact with his...