Friend II

Before entering the car, she looked down and the badly damaged tie clip and was moved by his action at. She subconsciously bent her head, her index finger in her mouth, feeling embarrassed for misjudging him all this time. Taking a deep breath, she muttered a

" thank you"

Still, the Iced statue sitting beside her heard her , his lips curved into a small smile , slowly he raised his hand to pet her head. But he stopped himself and picked up his laptop instead to continue his work.

Through the rearview mirror, Tony witnessed all this. His cold boss had kept surprising him since he married Madam. For the past 11 years he had been working with this guy. This was the first time he had seen him looking at another person like that, except the picture . He was happy and convinced that this person was the only one who could change this cold man and right there and then he vowed to respect her and protect her from his boss.

Hearing the sound of typing on the keyboard, she looked up at him quietly.

He was very serious and handsome while working , and his straight thin lips seemed not to know how to smile.

She doesn't understand about other business men, but the person sitting beside her is a busy person and wishes to spend 24 hours working ,yet he even makes time to visit her at the hospital every day.

His appearance indeed surprised her, especially his actions just now, which overwhelmed her heart.

Looking at the clip lying on the floor, through the car window, she let out a faint sigh,as an idea started forming in her mind.

The car drove out of the hospital premises in sil

*****

Half a month later, in a small boutique

" Please show me this tie clip" a lady said to the sales person , pointing at a tie clip that looked just like Xavier's but in different colors.

She hadn't forgotten that his clip got damaged because of her,so she decide to get him the exact type without his knowledge. That too, with her own money.

He didn't make things difficult for her again, even though they were still living their lives like strangers, but unlike when she first came to the house, things were better now.

It had been half a month now and her fingers were almost healed up except for her nails, which hadn't grown, had a new one, making them look very ugly. Apart from that, her hands look normal, but she can never touch the piano again.

He had told her that , when she woke up in the hospital that day, but who cares, there are people who are far worse than her and they're still alive and kicking.

But those people insisted on following their dreams, so she believes that one day she will be able to touch her piano again.

" Ms Clara? " a familiar voice called out to her.

She turned back and smiled with surprise on her small face.

"Hey! It's really you, " Glory said, running to her. She took her hands and spooned her excitedly, "What a coincidence. I was uncertain when I saw your profile from over there just now. I didn't expect it to be you."

Clara's Joy was that she still had Glory's star necklace which she carried around in her bag, rummaged through her bag and took it out. "I have been wishing to see you since I picked it up from the hospital the other day, it's yours, right"?

"My goodness" Glory said, collecting the necklace," did you know that I would have left the city if not for this? Thank you, thank you, thank you so much , you are such an angel. "

Excited beyond words, Glory hugged her tightly, almost chocking her.

Clara was very glad that she regarded the necklace as important as the owner when she found it.

" Oh sorry I have embarrassed you, " Glory said when she realized that they were in a public place, so she quickly let go.

" It's OK, it seems this necklace is very important to you, " Clara said, not taking what happened to heart.

Glory looked at the necklace and smiled at it affectionately ." Yes, I can only remember things from when I was 10, so when I saw this necklace, I knew that I was looking for someone who I shouldn't have forgotten , and this necklace is the only thing that can lead me to that person "

" Am sorry". She never expected it to remind her of something sad.

" It's okay don't be so tense about it. Anyway, what are you buying ? I'll treat you to a meal to celebrate our reunion and also to show my gratitude. Glory went to the counter. WOW, this is a beautiful tie clip. You have good taste. Who is it for your boyfriend ?"

Feeling coy, Clara lowered her head.

"No , it's for my husband " she said sheepishly.

Surprised, Glory took her hand again, turned her around. Her eyes were wide open," Looking at you, you are mostly 20 years old and you are already married."

" It's my family decision " Clara said, embarrassed and looking younger than her age and she was sure she was the only girl in this century who would accept an arranged marriage.

" Then your family made the right decision because, judging by the way you look when talking about your husband, you seem very happy. " Glory concludes with a proud smile.

Was she happy ?

Since he hasn't made things difficult for her or embarrassed her, she could be said to be happy , right?.

" Ok wrap this up, let's go eat something. "

The shopkeeper immediately did as he was instructed and the two ladies walked out of the shop happily.

Looking at the gift, Clara started wondering what his reaction would be when he saw it.

At that moment, the two walked past a piano shop and piano sounds were coming from it. Hearing that sound, Clara subconsciously stopped and she looked inside the shop.

Seeing her friend's infatuated look, Glory dragged her into the shop, Clara's eyes lightened up as if she had just met a long lost friend and she started touching them.

" You can test the keys, Ma'am," the shop keeper said to Clara, and she started playing, taking the two women off the ground with her skills.

"Let me answer this call " Glory excused herself, stepping out. When she was done playing, Clara looked around but couldn't find her friend.

" Your friend just left a moment ago, she said something had come up ", the shopkeeper informed her. With a polite smile.

She was disappointed, but since she now had her number, she could always talk on the phone.

Please, Ma'am, we would like to employ you at our school. You see, apart from running this shop, we have a music school and we are in need of a piano teacher and your skills are just absolutely great. The woman said, smiling.

'Wow! ' Clara was surprised, she just got herself a job, she would be able to make her own money now. What a great idea but she will have to hide it from him again.

Thank God he comes home late. She was about to say yes when a voice stopped her.

" Did you just offer a crazy woman a job ? Or have I misheard you? Just what is this world even turning into?"