Meeting up, but Tiff needs to say something first.

Monday morning Tiffany walks up to Linda’s front door. Unlike last time she doesn’t hesitate to ring the doorbell. Her nerves are running rampant, but now it’s because she is here with a purpose. Before they can leave there is something Tiff must do. The door opens and Linda greets Tiff.

“Hey Tiff!” Linda smiles brightly as usual.

“Can I come in?”

“Yeah yeah.”

Linda lets Tiff inside. She then turns back to her bag rummaging through it to make sure she has everything they need for today.

“Alright so first we’re gonna go to Carrie Khan for the sale. Then if we have time we could check out Glam/Savvy. It’s worth a look, especially if Carrie gets cleaned out. That should leave us right on time for lunch. Oh, let’s go to one of the restaurants. That sounds delightful. After that we could catch a movie, or maybe go bowling, or more shopping! God I love the mall! This is gonna be great!“

“Before we go…I want to talk about yesterday…and the day before.”

“Oh, um…” Linda’s flow is interrupted. She looks away from Tiff.

“Lin. I’m really sorry about‒”

“D‒Don’t worry about it Tiff. It’s fine. We can just forget it.”

“No, but‒”

“Really, it’s nothing to worry about. I just…blew up a little yesterday. It’s no big deal.”

“But that is a big deal. You‒You were justifiably ups‒”

“Look Tiff, can we not talk about this?” Linda says placing her hand on her brow. “In the end we took advantage of each other. We’re even. We don’t ne‒”

“No! It’s not fine! We have to talk about this!” Tiffany suddenly shouts. Linda is stunned. Tiff had never raised her voice at her. Tiff stands straight and lets out a big breath.

“It is a big deal, and we are not even,” Tiff continues. “I upset you a lot and I’m very sorry for what I did. You have every reason to be mad at me. You trusted me with something sensitive, and I violated that trust. This was an important matter to you, and I failed to realize that. I didn’t take your wishes into consideration and let my impulses take over. I got off…I got away with it, and left you feeling awful for what you did and for what I did to you.”

“Tiff, I‒”

Tiffany quickly snatches Linda’s hand with both of hers. She brings it up and holds it tight. Linda is startled and left without words.

“Lin, I’m so sorry for what I did to you! I’ve never hurt someone as much as I hurt you. And you’re my best friend! How could I have done that? It’s horrible! I failed to think about you. I failed as a friend. I never wanted to hurt you, and I don’t want to hurt you ever again! I’m so sorry Lin.”

Linda releases her held breath and looks fondly at Tiffany. She brings up her other hand to meet the rest.

“Tiff. I was really upset, and I was also really scared. I felt like I was being used. It’s kinda something I’m familiar with. But that it was happening with you…I didn’t know what to do. I thought I should get it all out, but then I started doubting myself and thought I did something bad. Then I hoped we could just act like it never happened.”

“I don’t think you would have been able to live with that. You know when something becomes bad enough that you have to leave it. And I don’t want to be something you have to get away from. I’m sorry for what I did Lin.”

“I forgive you Tiff. And thank you. It means a lot that you care so much about me. It makes me really happy to have you as my best friend. ”

Tiff blushes. “Isn’t that part of the job?”

“You’d be surprised,” chuckles Linda. They let go of each other and pick up their things.

“Okay, we got all the awkward stuff out of the way. Now let’s get going! We’re gonna have a lot of fun today! Are you excited Tiff?”

“Yeah! I am in **** need new outfits.”

“You’re lucky to have me Tiff. If you’re gonna get in the pool you gotta show off your best qualities! And I’m just the right girl to help you!”

“Oh geez. I’ve never tried out clothes with for someone before.”

“Trust me! Once I’ done with you you’re gonna look so sexy!” Linda stops short. “Ah. Also I promise we’re not gonna…Nothing’s gonna happen today!”

“Right,” Tiff says brightly. They giggle and make their way to Linda’s car.