NOLAN
Yet, how paradoxical it was that, despite this profound connection, she remained blissfully ignorant of some of the most foundational aspects of my being. In this light, it would perhaps be fair to posit that, in many ways, she scarcely knew me at all. Quite the conundrum, wouldn’t you agree?
The day waned swiftly, and just after four o’clock, Ella said, “You know you can head home now. I can wrap things up here.”
With a sigh, my lips curling into a smile, I acquiesced, “You know what? You’re absolutely right.”
“Am I not always?”
Letting out a sigh, I remarked, “How is it that you stand a mere 5'4", yet possess the towering ego of a giraffe?”
“Oddly enough, I’ve never encountered anyone who spoke ill of giraffes. That truly is a new low, Nolan.”
Our friendship could easily fi
