I'm standing outside the karaoke bar, cigarette between my fingers. The smell of booze and the sound of off-key singing from inside give me a strange comfort. I sigh heavily, staring at the thick layers of snow covering the concrete. Christmas is coming up, since it's December.

I push my hair back and look at my phone. I saw on your WeChat memories that you're studying in Yihe now. Seriously, little brat. You didn't even respond or read my last five messages. I quickly type something, your name 'little one' bright at the top of my screen.

'I saw that you're in Yihe. Let's meet up and go to lunch sometime. My treat.' I type and send. Seriously, we used to be so close. You were like my little sister. But four years ago, you suddenly started ghosting me.

I hear someone step out next to me, followed by some keys rolling over to my shoes. I quickly pick them up and turn around, ready to return them to their owner. My eyes widen when I see you standing there, stretching your arms. You're wearing a revealing outfit, lots of makeup and perfume, along with jewelry. 'You?' I ask in disbelief.