Chapter 16

Amber has only one desire following her conversation with Chelsea: to make sure that she finds her friends. If at first she said to herself that she would start with the most complicated, namely Anais. Nevertheless, after reflection, she realizes that the ideal would perhaps be to start with Kelly in order, then, to have her support to try to convince the missing one. However, going from room to room, Amber finds the young lady nowhere.

- Anais, did you see Kelly around? she asks him when she finds it.

- No, she replies dryly. Why do you ask me this? She's with you as far as I know.

- No, she was never with us.

Seeing that Anais has no idea where Kelly is, Amber leaves the room and goes to find Jessica to find out if she at least saw her.

- Jessica...

- Yes, what's going on Amber?

- Did you see Kelly when we were on our way here?

- No, I didn't see her, why?

- Because I look for her everywhere in the house but I can't find her anywhere.

- Did you ask Anais or Chelsea if they saw her? Maybe she's with one of them...

- Chelsea and Kelly had a fight when we were still on the beach. Since then, they haven't spoken to each other. I wanted to reconcile them but she is nowhere. Even Anais does not know where she is.

Understanding that there is something wrong, Jessica immediately gathers all the girls in the living room. Within minutes, they all gather and Jessica starts talking.

- Girls, have any of you seen Kelly recently?

- It's true that we haven't seen her for a while, Brittany goes on.

- We didn't bother to make sure that everyone was there before we set off either, adds Noemi.

- One moment. Kelly is the friend of Chelsea and Anais. Neither of them noticed his absence?

- We had an argument and neither Anais nor Kelly have spoken to me since, replies Chelsea immediately.

- I also had an argument with her because she wanted to reconcile with Chelsea. I thought she was with you.

- So, if I understand correctly, we left it in nature left to itself? includes Jessica.

- It seems so, launches Noemi. The worst is that we can no longer go out. It will soon be dark.

- I intend to go looking for Gabriella, Daphne and Sophie tomorrow morning. I will go by the same route we took.

- It's not such a good idea to take Amber out, Jessica intervenes. We don't know what's out there.

- That wasn't a request Jessica…

- No Amber! You won't come out! As responsible for you, I must ensure your safety and staying here will be better for all of us.

- What as our manager? You were when we were still in the contest. Here, that is no longer the case. I dare you to stop me from going tomorrow morning.

Furious, Amber leaves the group and returns to lock herself in her room. She can't stand the fact that Jessica dared to prevent her from going to find Anne-Sophie. As soon as Amber has left, the whole group disperses and, as she is about to join Amber, Chelsea notices that Anais is sitting in a corner, pensive. Approaching, she notices that tears are streaming down her cheek.

- Hey, she says as she approaches.

- Hey, Anais replies, giving her a slight smile.

- What's wrong?

- I'm worried about Kelly. Do you think she's okay?

- I have no idea, she replies, sitting down next to her friend.

- It's all my fault, says Anais before crying. I should never have pushed her away.

- I also pushed her away when she came to talk to me after our argument. All because of a ridiculous argument...

- The argument wasn't ridiculous. I refuse to be friends with anyone who is close to Amber.

- Yet, all the girls start getting closer to her. I remind you that she is the only one to have devoted herself to go get Kelly. However, there is only Anne-Sophie who interests him.

- You're right...

- You're not talking to her when it's Daphne that she made misery. It's not that I condone but, as I told you before, we have a low opinion of her. What about us?

- What's with us?

- Are you still pissing me off? Even though we had a fight and you both hurt my feelings, you are still my best friends and I miss you very much. Besides, Amber intended to reconcile us.

- Is it true? Anais is surprised. In that case, why was she so mean to us during the contest?

- I explained it to you before you decided not to talk to me anymore!

- You told me she had her reasons! It is not the same.

- If you agree to forgive her, maybe she would agree to explain to you and you would understand everything.

- Okay, I agree to make this effort. And you, do you forgive me?

- Of course, I forgive you, my darling! How do you think I could stay mad at you for so long?

Glad to have found each other, the two friends embrace for a long time.

- It does me a lot of good to talk to you like before, Chelsea told him.

- To me then! What do you want to eat tonight?

- I was planning to have dinner with Amber and she wants to eat lasagna. So, I had offered to make it to her and she had accepted...

- Have you checked to see if there are all the ingredients?

- No, I couldn't find any.

Anais burst out laughing.

- Can you explain to me how you intended to make this dish without ingredients?

- It's late to go back to the beach. On the other hand, it is not late to go shopping. From my room, I can see where the houses are. So, I tell myself that with a bit of luck we should find a grocery store that has remained open... Well, if that's not the case, I'll just have to break a window and come in and help myself. I doubt very much that they took their goods with them when they left.

- You're not wrong. In this case, it's something else. Can I come with you?

- Of course, you can! Since there is no one, let's go. It will be a nice surprise for them to see us return with food.

- It's true...

Not wasting a second, the friends discreetly leave the inn. As she doesn't know where to go, Anais just follows her friend. On the way, they put everything flat between them and hope that they will manage to find Kelly safe and sound. As they advance, their former bond quickly takes over. Moments later, the ladies arrive in a village where there are many brick houses next to each other. Having never been to Greenland, although it is known for its main attraction, they are amazed by the beauty of the place. A few meters further, they come across a grocery store. Being open, the ladies enter and Anais helps herself, taking as many ingredients as necessary to cook for all the girls. Once she's satisfied, Chelsea goes to find some plastic bags and, as it starts to get dark, they head back home. Realizing that she forgot something, Anais runs back into the grocery store before coming out with a box of ice cream. Seeing this, Chelsea can't help but burst out laughing. Once they are certain to have taken everything, they return to the inn and they discreetly go to the kitchen where Anais gets to work.