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Chapter One

I scoith frustration at myself in the mirror Dah for being ill and subjectingforto brush my hair into submission I must not sleep with it wet Ithisit under control with the brush I roll irl with blue eyes too big for her face staring back at ive up My only option is to restrain my ard hair in a ponytail and hope that I look semi presentable

Kate is my roommate, and she has chosen today of all days to succumb to the flu

Therefore, she cannot attend the interview she'd arranged to do, with soa-industri-alist tycoon I've never heard of, for the student newspaper So I have been volunteered I have final exams to cra this afternoon, but no - today I have to drive a hundred and sixty-five s Inc As an exceptional entrepreneur and major benefactor of our University, his time is extraordinarily precious - ranted Kate an interview A real coup, she tells me Damn her extra-curricular activities

Kate is huddled on the couch in the living room

"Ana, I'et this interview It will take another six to reschedule, and we'll both have graduated by then As the editor, I can't blow this off Please," Kate begs , sore throat voice How does she do itEven ill she looks gareen eyes bright, although now red-ri of unwelcome sympathy

"Of course I'll go Kate You should get back to bed Would you like some Nyquil or Tylenol?"

"Nyquil, please Here are the questions and my mini-disc recorder Just press record here Make notes, I'll transcribe it all"

"I know nothing about hi panic

"The questions will see you through Go It's a long drive I don't want you to be late"

"Okay, I' Get back to bed I made you some soup to heat up later" I stare at her fondly Only for you, Kate, would I do this

"I will Good luck And thanks Ana - as usual, you're my lifesaver"

Gathering my satchel, I smile wryly at her, then head out the door to the car I cannot believe I have let Kate talk