The Friend Request and Other Stories

Nuru could not believe her eyes. She covered her mouth in astonishment as she stared at the profile picture. Am I dreaming? She thought. You mean Jay-Biie, the world-class musician, knows who I am? Shock and delight surged through her. Never had she imagined that a famous musician like Jay-Biie would inbox her.

“My journey to a million friends is off to an incredible start,” Nuru whispered to herself, her heart racing. Without hesitation, she dived into the inbox and composed a reply to Jay-Biie’s message...