Their Death
Lilia sat on the couch, aggressively scooping ice cream into her mouth like she was on a time limit. Her eyes were swollen from crying, but her dedication to emotional eating was impressive.
Nyra
Slow down before you choke and die
Nyra warned, closing her laptop
Nyra
And I doubt we could afford the hospital bill. Or your funeral. Cremation costs are crazy nowadays
Seraphina added, kicking off her shoes.
Seraphina
Like, if you die, we might just have to toss you in the backyard and say a few words
Seraphina dramatically collapsing onto the couch
Seraphina
We’d probably have to set up a GoFundMe. 'Help us burn our best friend—every dollar counts!'
Lilia wailed, tears rolling down her cheeks as she kept shoving ice cream in her mouth
Lilia
I can’t believe he cheated on me! That two-timing, fake Rolex-wearing, barely-employed, walking red flag of a man!
Nyra and Seraphina said in unison
Nyra
He gave you a promise ring, babe
Nyra said, sitting beside her
Nyra
Not a marriage certificate. The only thing he promised was audacity.
Lilia gasped dramatically
Seraphina sighed, standing up
Seraphina
I’m gonna get some water before you start crying so hard you dehydrate yourself, and we have to scrape together coins for a damn IV drip.
As Seraphina walked to the kitchen, Lilia let out a hiccup and suddenly froze. She blinked. Her hands flew to her throat
Lilia started smacking her chest, her face turning a concerning shade of purple
Nyra
Oh shit—Seraphina, she's actually choking
Seraphina peeked from the kitchen
Seraphina
Are you serious?
Nyra
No, she’s doing a performance piece. YES, SHE’S SERIOUS—HELP HER!
Lilia made a garbled, strangled noise
Nyra yelled, shaking Lilia, who was now turning a concerning shade of blue.
Nyra
Okay, okay, okay—Lilia, just breathe!
Nyra started, rushing toward her
A single, forgotten potato chip
The universe moved in slow motion.
As her body lifted off the floor like she’d been possessed.
Her head met the sharp edge of the table with an ungodly crack.
Seraphina
Nyra, don’t die on me! Who’s gonna help me pay the rent?!
Seraphina cried, pressing a paper towel to her friend’s head.
Nyra wheezed from the floor, holding her bleeding forehead
Nyra
Tell my mom I love her. Actually, no. Tell her I still hate her for making me pay rent at 16.
Lilia, still choking, started flailing like a fish out of water.
Nyra gasped, weakly pointing at Lilia.
Seraphina scrambled for her phone but, in her panic, opened the calculator app
Seraphina
WAIT, WAIT! I'M DOING IT!
Seraphina yelled, trying to switch apps. But in her panic, she stood up too fast, slipped on the SAME FUCKING POTATO CHIP, and went flying backward.
Her head slammed against the coffee table
Nyra, barely alive, turned her head slightly, looking at Seraphina's lifeless body
Nyra
No...way...you just died too...
She let out a weak laugh, then groaned in pain
Nyra
Bro, this is so dumb.
Lilia, now very much dead, lay face-first in the ice cream tub
Nyra, realizing she was the last survivor, reached a trembling hand toward her phone
Nyra
I fucking hate this life, man.
Then, as if on cue, she heard an incoming call from Nyra’s phone
It vibrated against the floor, and the screen lit up.
Debt Collector: "Ms. Nyra, your rent is due in two days. Please arrange payment immediately."
Seraphina let out one final, painful wheeze.
Nyra
Not even in death...can we escape...the bills...
And with that, she flopped over, defeated.
Nyra (29)
Personality: The "mom" of the group, kind and caring, always looking out for her friends. Clumsy and sometimes says the wrong thing at the wrong time, and can be pretty dumb
Likes: Comfort, food, travel, and self-help books.
Dislikes: Dishonesty, loud noises, and irresponsibility.
Money: Loves stability, works hard for it, but doesn’t flaunt it.
Seraphina (28)
Personality: The cute, clumsy one with a sharp academic mind. She's kind, funny, and often self-deprecating.
Likes: Reading, rom-coms, late-night chats, and finding deals.
Dislikes: Self-absorbed people, confrontation.
Money: Sees money as a means to freedom but isn’t materialistic. Chases opportunities when needed.
Lilia (30)
Personality: Protective, cold and dramatic with her friends, but fiercely loyal and loves them deeply. She’s the one who’ll always have their back.
Likes: Luxury, fine dining, trashy TV, and planning events.
Dislikes: Wasting time, disorganization, and weakness in herself.
Money: Sees money as power and independence and is willing to do whatever it takes to get it.
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