Chapter 215: Best friend
A small and unfamiliar voice resonated behind her ear. She turned to acknowledge her unknown company, but her palms closed over her face in genuine admiration as she fought the range of emotions that threatened to pour out of her.
Finally, she let her hand down to look at the woman before her, and her heart leapt with recognition. She lost control, and the tears came streaming down her face as she exclaimed, "Beatrix!"
The petite woman stepped forward and wrapped her slender arms around Stella’s still form in a caring embrace. "Stella," the woman answered, her voice warm and comforting.
Stella was too overwhelmed with her emotions to speak. All she could do was weep on the shoulder of her best friend from college; Beatrix Quinn.
Stella’s voice shook with emotion as she spoke, still covering her face with her palms. "I wanted to communicate with you so much but I was ashamed and I lost my phone."
"It’s okay now, I’m here. I’m with you," Beatrix replied, her voice was soothing as she wrapped her arms around Stella in a caring embrace. Stella sighed deeply, grateful for the warmth of the presence of someone she finally knew.
After what seemed like an eternity, they broke apart and stared in awe at each other, marveling at the sight of the other in genuine appreciation. Stella’s eyes widened with wonder as she took in Beatrix’s appearance.
"You’ve not aged a bit, Beatrix. If you ask me, I think you got younger," Stella exclaimed, her voice conveying the weight of her observation.
Beatrix spun around delightedly, basking in her praise. "Oh, stop it, you’re making me blush, it’s been only a year." she giggled, her eyes shining with joy.