Diana never kept up with too many people after high school and when the guys hit it big the number reduced to just a couple. But of all the people she knew there was one friend that she considered her rock when she got too caught up in the “rock star” life. She called her friend early that morning and arranged to meet up at one of the restaurants by the pier. It had been months since she talked to her in person and knew she needed to reconnect.

The hostess sat Diana outside at a small table and she ordered a coffee and waited for her friend. By the time the waitress had brought her coffee she could see the wildly curly haired female approach. When Diana had first met her she called her monkey because of that wild mane of hair and over the years it had progressed to just Momo. If you asked her today what her real name was Diana would be lucky to guess in the general direction.

Momo caught sight of Diana as she waved and nearly knocked her over when she stood to hug her old friend. She sat down as the waitress returned and took her drink order. They did the normal formalities that come with talking to an old friend after many months. After they ordered and the food was set that Diana drug into the conversation that she had brought her friend out for.

“So I didn’t ask you to lunch just because I needed a cute date.”

“Really? Bummer I thought I was making you look really good because the guy two tables over won’t stop looking at you.”

Diana chuckled and flipped her hair and looked over her shoulder to catch the guy staring again and quickly look away with a blush.

“He probably still lives at home with his mother so no thank you! But really, I needed to talk to you.”

Momo stuffed a fry in her mouth and gave the ‘continue on’ nod.

“I finally got the help I needed with my sleeping problem.”

“Really? That’s so good Diana! I’m surprised the guys didn’t force you to before this.”

“Yeah well we aren’t going to go there with that. But the other thing, the big thing, the thing that I have no idea what to do with thing is why I called for you. Three nights ago when a few of the guys came back from the tour we all got drunk and Brian and I kissed.”

“And?”

“And what? We kissed!”

“You can’t tell me that’s as far as you two went!”

“He wanted to go further and I probably would have too but I realized something. I realized that I’m in love with someone else.”

“Who?” Momo moved closer to the edge of her seat and grinned. Diana looked around and wiggled her finger to motion her forward and whispered in her ear.

“No freaking way! I knew it! I knew it since high school you little freak!”

Diana couldn’t help but laugh and blush.

“I mean in high school yeah I thought he was cute and weird but then I realized the other night that it could go so much further.”

Diana took a sip of her coffee and looked to Momo for what to say next but all Momo could do was grin from ear to ear.

“You have it with you don’t you?”

“What would that be?”

“Don’t play stupid! Your songbook! Let me see.” Momo started with the give me grabby hands and Diana pulled her songbook out of her bag and handed it to her. She opened to the last few pages and grinned as she read and looked over the pages.

“All these songs are written in the major keys you know that right?”

She shrugged and Momo carried on looking through the book to the part where it was just lyrics with a few notes. Momo was easy to read so one could tell when she saw something she liked or disliked but whatever she just read made her grin largely again.

“Children still play in the garden, dance as the sun slips away, not even stars last forever, cleanse us acid rain. Now where did this gold come from?”

“I don’t know I was just playing on the piano and thought it sounded good. Now can I please have that back?”

Momo closed the book and handed it back to Diana as the waitress laid the already paid tab on the table. Shocked, they looked around just as the man from earlier came over.

“Hello ladies how are you today?”

Momo had to look in the other direction to snicker and Diana kept her poker face. The man was barking to the wrong girls, especially ones that don’t look his type. He looked like he had just walked out of an office with a firm pressed suit and combed back hair. Diana and Momo however sat there covered in tattoos and piercings with regular street clothes.

“My friend and I appreciate for you paying for our lunch.”

“Two beautiful girls can’t possibly expect to pay for your own things.”

Diana stood up and grabbed her purse, slinging it over her shoulder.

“Well we appreciate it but we really must go now.”

“Well before you go here, take this.”

The man handed her his business card and she slipped it into her pocket and grabbed Momo by the arm dragging her away. When they broke through onto the street and away from the man Diana punched Momo in the arm.

“You couldn’t stop laughing for five seconds to help us out of there?”

“Nope! Hey check his card for his name and company I would love to know where he works.”

Diana reached back into her pocket and pulled out the card. Not even two seconds later they were staring at each other in disbelief.

Jason Itzler

DNA Diamonds, Inc.

(XXX)XXX-XXXX

“Well if all else fails I guess there’s this.” Momo said as she pocketed the card.

“Please tell me you aren’t.”

“Of course not!”

Diana wondered why she didn’t have lunch with her friend more often as they walked back to their cars.

Notes

This is for MoMo_92 since she has commented and been a huge supporter. When I first saw MoMo I thought of a monkey so thats where the idea has come from so I hope you enjoy this chapter :)


As for everyone else, there is a great reference with the name of the guy so please google it if you don't know. I plan to have another chapter (one with the guys) out in a few days!