Chapter One

Sidi smiled.

That was all that mattered at that point, Sidi’s smile. When Sidi smiled, the world seemed to simply stop and stare. Nature paused to savour the beauty of her heart warming smile. Her smile revealed deep dimples on both cheeks, standing out like stars in the sky on a dark night. Huge brown eyes closed slightly when she smiled and her features softened. Her nose stood up straighter and accentuated the perfect curve of her face. Her mouth opened slightly to reveal her white set of teeth. Small child-like teeth which filled her mouth and made her seem younger when they showed.

Sidi’s smile made the biggest problems melt away and seem like naught. She smiled with every core of her being and according to Lesley, Sidi’s smile was like medicine to the soul. Saying that made Sidi actually laugh.

Sidi’s laughter was like that of a three year old who had just received a pack of her favourite chocolate candy. As Wallace would say, Sidi’s laughter was refreshing to watch.

She smiled, at Katherine who everyone called Kat, and then at Liz.

“Your smile makes me wonder what you want.” Kat said, giving Sidi her full attention.

“Nothing really, just to take the Mickey.”

Sidi quickly grabbed the pack of skittles from her friend’s hand and ran as fast as she could. Kat followed on her heels, as angry as a bull. She was yelling and swearing as she ran in pursuit. The others in the park watched with delight, knowing the chase won’t be for long.

With Sidi panting and gasping for breath, she slowed down just in time for Kat to catch up with her and grab her size 18 jogger pants. They both came to a sudden halt, as Kath retrieved her chocolate from Sidi.

“Ah……that was hot race. Bet I’ve lost a few pounds from that.” Sidi noted, as she sat heavily on the green grass.

“You wish.” Said Kat.

“Hey Fatty, it’s not easy being a size zero.” Connor chipped in, laughing.

The others joined in, laughing hard as Sidi stood angrily and went for a walk around.

“You didn’t have to say that to your cousin.” Kat said to Connor.

“Yeah right. Makes no difference though, she is fat.”

Kath shook her head and went away in search of her friend.