MEREDITH:
Conversations had drowned each other, but Zara, a vibrant woman who dragged me around to partake in every little talk, made my presence feel genuinely appreciated. Separating from Miles was a bit difficult, as I didn't want our statements to come out differently. It was an impossible task to keep the chattering light and my answers shallow. The more I tried to avoid those probing questions like "how did you meet him? What is he like? What is his favorite this and that?", the more they persisted.
Thankfully, it was time for Zara to cut her cake and unwrap her presents. I was relieved I wasn't faced with the question of what we had gotten her, as I had no idea what was in those boxes. Although I had managed to get her a small gift, which she seemed to appreciate. The woman made m
