Friend of Mine

Chapter 1

Drew's Point of View

I am Andrew Torres Drew for short. I love cars so I have my own Car Shop. This is an all-in-one shop, workshop, and store of various car parts and accessories. I am a graduate of Business Management. But I prefer to set up a small business rather than apply to big companies. Because I am not used to being commanded by other people. And I really super love to improve cars.

"Whoa! YES!" the troops shouted when we turned on Jiggy (name of my favorite car in the shop). For me, it was an impressive accomplishment to make Jiggy work. "Oh, YES!" I shouted again with a hefty blow in the air. I quickly took my phone and took a selfie next to Jiggy Baby. I just really had a lot of fun.

I immediately dialed my best friend's number. She was Addison Choi "Addy" for short. She is also a graduate of Business Management. She is of Chinese descent so she also loves business like me. We just have different passions, she loves to paint, she has a passion for arts. I really don't understand why she took the Management course, she should just take Fine Arts. Her Dad is the one who chooses the course she will take. The words of her dad are powerful, perhaps. Even if they are his family. So Addy grew up to just obey her father's wishes, maybe because of fear. But I can say that I am very lucky to have a friend like her, not just a simple friend, my best friend ever ...

Kriiing! Kring!

What is this woman doing? What took her so long to answer her phone. At last, I also heard someone speak on the other line.

"H-Hello!" answer on the other line.

"Hello, Addy! I have something to tell you, and guess what?" I was happy to open up to her.

"Really? Ok, hurry up and I'll tell you some good news too ..." she said excitedly.

"I've got Jiggy Baby turned on!"

"Jiggy Baby? Who is that?" she asked.

"Have you forgotten the car I've been working on in the shop for a long time? I finally got it working, hahaha!"

"Really? Wow, congrats! I know you can really do that, I know you are fantastic with that" I also heard she was happy for me.

"Now, it's your turn. What are you going to say to me as good news? Be sure it's good?"

"YES! Because it's like this, my long-time big client that I've been targeting for a long time, and you know? They already ordered 2000 t-shirts. Did you believe that? Hahaha!" she also screamed on the other line with full of excitement.

"Wow, Congrats! This calls for a celebration, we need to celebrate! Let's consider this day as our Lucky day ever!" I happily suggested it to her.

"But Drew I first need to close the deal and then I first need to adjust the requirements for orders so that I do not waste time" she explained.

"NO, You can't turn me down, there is no such thing! Oh just wait, I will pick you up there in 30 minutes!" I demanded.

"But Drew, I really can't do it now. Maybe next time, please?" Addy said.

"Leave them there, they can do that, ok? Wait for me and I'll be there in 30 minutes!" I said with finality in my voice.

When I said that, I immediately hung up the phone so that she could do nothing. I know my best friend can't stand me, I still do! My strength is there.

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ADDY's POV

Geez! Did you see my best friend's behavior, his demanding behavior works again. If only I didn't really love him ... (What? It's just our secret, okay?)

"Hello, Drew! Hello!" Hey, wait? "I shouted at him on the phone, but he was gone, he turned off his phone. This man is really annoying!

I have fixed everything that needs to be fixed. I need the designs for printing. I can also sign a contract with the client. I'm just thrilled, it took a lot of effort and time before I can convince them that my company will take orders. What do they can eat and they suddenly change their minds? Thank God really.

30 minutes...

I saw an old car parked in front of my shop. I did not make a mistake when Drew appeared. Just of the crazy smile, reaching to the ear.

"I told you, I'll pick you up after 30 minutes, right?" teasing me as he comes near me.

I hate him. "Hmm! You're really stupid. Was it right for you to lower me earlier, huh?" I met him.

"Oh, that's enough." He hugs me, "hurry!"

I still could not answer when he suddenly hugged me tightly. I feel my whole body is cold. I can not talk. Why is that, he used to hug me but this is not how I reacted? (Your brain is malicious) It was as if I heard my conscience speak. Oh no ah, maybe I was just shocked.

"Hey, what happened to you?" he suddenly pinched me.

"Ouch! that hurts! You're really ungentle best friend!" I said to him. Because his sternness strengthened me.

He hugged me again, then kissed my forehead. "Sorry Best!"

" Do I have a choice? Is there anything else I can do" I smiled at him? (Geez', he's really handsome)

He also smiled, so his dimples came out again. "Let's go?"

"Let's go!" I agree too.

I even heard Grace shout. "Hey, Addy! Don't leave me here!" She stopped us from leaving.

She is Grace, also my friend and one of my fellow designers in the shop. It doesn't matter if there are five of us in the group, Dan is Grace's BF, and Phil (aka Potchi) and her BF Ron. They are all my college friends.

I was even more surprised when he suddenly pulled me and run to his car.

"Drew, just wait! I almost fell when you pulled me!" I complain to him.

"Because you're too slow!" he replied.

"Ah, like that, after you drag me into your car then that's what you say," I replied.

"I'm sorry, OK," he said.

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We are now along Sunset Ave. We are going to By the Bay, on Mc Arthur Blvd. He said he wanted to test how strong his new baby was. How far can he run ... Do you think is it really right to include me in this man's madness?

His story is simple. How they enabled it. I saw the excitement in his eyes. He became even more handsome in my eyes because his dimples always appeared. Then I heard him speak.

"Just a little retouching it, then I'll lower it, then I'll put a stereo ... OK!" he bragged.

I took the bottled water and then the face towel. I opened the mineral and then I gave him a drink, at the same time wiping his sweat. (Acts like a nanny)

"Why don't you just buy a new car. And at least you have nothing to think about that needs to be fixed." I said.

"Because self-fulfillment is different when you fix something, it's an enormous accomplishment for me. It just feels good."

"Anyway, I know you can really do it because you are good," I told him with a smile.

"Yeah right. That's why the ex-owner was really just a fool when he used to own it. He thought it was rubbish, it was useless, but what he didn't know ..." a smile flashed on his lips. "That's why when I saw it in the shop, I was in love at first sight. And I was not really mistaken" he added.

"Oh, YES, so you should treat me a free dinner!" I smirked at him.