Soulmates Always

What Happened?

First day in college sophomore year:

“Hey, Chrissy. Have you seen Xena yet?” Nikita says. “No, I haven’t. I thought you have might have seen her.” Chris says, looking around, hoping to see Xena. “s**t we bout to be late. Who do we have?” Chris said hoping to get to class on time. “Umm Mrs. Zade, English II, room 302,” Nikita says. They hurry to sit down in the back as the bell rings. “ Nice timing,” Nikita and Christopher say, high-fiving. “I'm Mrs. Zade, but you call can call me Zade. This is an English class. Where you spend the next hour and a half learning for the next two years” Mrs. Zade says. “Omg! You're not gonna believe this Chrissy!!!” Nikita whispers. “What?” Christopher whispers back. Nikita says nothing else, making Christopher wonders what she was talking about. Toward the last 20 minutes of class. “Ok, I was waiting till the teacher got done talking to tell you, but we got invited to a party!” Nikita exclaims. “Nice. Do you mind if I bring Gracie along? I know you two don’t get along but can I?” Christopher asks. “I can not, and I repeat CAN NOT believe you asked her out. But sure whatever. Dating her for two months and it felt like an eternity already.” Nikita says, Annoyed. Nikita looks down at her phone.

Unknown: Hey. You lied to me, Nikita. You swore. And you lied straight to my face. You are a bad friend. We will never be friends again! I hope you and “Chrissy” are happy together.”

“Nikita, are you ok? Your crying.” Christopher says, wiping away a tear. “Yeah, I'm ok. What classes do we have left?” Nikita asks quietly. “Ms. Beau and Mr. Zade? There’s a second Zade?” Christopher asks. “Screw it I'm asking her. After class.” Nikita says. The bells rings and everyone but Nikita and Christopher stay behind. “I haven’t even assigned Homework yet and two students are at my desks? What do you two need?” Mrs. Zade asks. “Who is Mr.Zade? If you don’t mind me asking.” Nikita says. “Oh, that's my husband. I'm Katelyn Zade and my husband is Jackson Zade. He is the math teacher.” Mrs. Zade says looking back down. “Oh okay, do you two have any kids that go here?” Nikita asks. “Yes. Two. Blake my son, and Xena, my stepdaughter. Now run along to class before your late.” Zade says, shooing them out. “That's Xena's stepmom? So she gotta be here somewhere. But where? They hurried to Ms. Beau's class. Barely missing the bell and sitting down. They scanned the room for Xena but she was not there either. “Alright for the new students, I’m Ms. Beau. Do not be late for my class. New or older students. Understand?” Ms. Beau says. After class Nikita and Christopher walk into math class, going straight up to Mr. Zade. “ Mr. Zade, Did Xena come to school today? We are her friends and wanted to catch up with her.” Nikita says. “Xena is here yes. She right over there.” He says pointing towards the back. “Xena!! Hi! How are you? I missed you. Ooo we should have a sleepover soon and catch up.” Nikita exclaims. “ Why? So you can embarrass me again Nikita? You were my only friend.” Xena says, putting her hoodie up. “ Chrissy, darling let's go shopping after school!” Grace says walking up. Grace looks at Xena. “Oh, what the matter Xena? You sad because You ain't got no one?” Grace says, laughing. “Leave her alone,” Nikita says. Grace continues laughing and looks at her phone then suddenly stops.

Unknown: Keep laughing Grace. I know your secret. Gimmie a second.

Everyone's phone starts going off. “What’s going on?” Mr. Zade says. Christopher looks down at his phone and is horrified to see Gracie making out with someone else. “You cheated on me Grace, we done,” Christopher says. “Alright. Calm down. This is math class. Now laptops everyone.” Mr. Zade continues. Bell rings and everyone leaves. “Christopher and Nikita, stay back for a minute.” Mr. Zade says. “As you saw Xena not exactly herself. You two say you are her “friends”. Do you two have any idea what happened?” Mr. Zade asks, looking at the two. “Sorry sir, we haven’t seen her since June. I kept inviting her to have a sleepover but she ignored all my calls and texts.” Nikita says sadly. “Alright go on now.” Zade waves them goodbye.

Nikita and Christopher walk home. “Christopher, have you tried talking to her?” Nikita asks. “Sorry, no,” Christopher says. Christopher phones vibrates.

•Xena: Hi

•Christopher: Hi. We were really excited to see you!

•Xena: don’t lie Christopher. That day when y’all said y’all had to work all summer. Nikita lied. I saw Nikita pictures the ones she posted.

•Christopher: You could have come by and told her. We been trying to call you and text you all summer. She sad she missed you and so did I.

•Xena: s**t happens Chris. Yall lied. Meredith lied. Grace lied and most importantly, Nikita lied to me. Your the only person who hasn’t lied to me. But I won’t hang out with you if she around.

•Christopher: How did she lie to you Xena?

•Xena: *Pictured received*

Christopher looks at his best friend, who he known since second grade. “How well do i even know you Nikita, for do I even know my own best friend at all?” Christopher asked himself.