Alice “You were gone for a month without even telling me! How could you?! I have been worried sick!” Haley has been like this since we arrived. I wanted to congratulate her on her marriage, but she looked like she couldn't care less. I suppose it was understandable, seeing as I did not even communicate with her while I was away. It is understandable that my best friend for the past few years was upset. “I am so sorry! I promise I will not do it again; I just needed some space to sort myself out, and get over everything that has happened... I have no excuse for avoiding you of all people, but I am so happy that you and Bryce finally became married. What do you say we go out and get something to eat, and you can tell me everything? I will be paying, of course.” She looked at me with an

