"Geez, why are you so gloomy, Ta?" Jenni exclaims. For the past hour, her friend has been silent. Not speaking, not touching the food in front of her, and her tea has gone cold from neglect. "What's up? Not just today, you've been like this lately."
"It's nothing, Jen. I just need some time to think."
"Oh, come on!" Jenni sighs, tapping her forehead. "I'm here, Ta. You can talk to me. What do you think I am, anyway?" She's getting frustrated with Tata's behavior. "You usually spill everything, don't you?"
Tata's shoulders slump.
"It's related to something very private, Jen."
"Ta." Jenni presses a little. She grabs her friend's shoulder so they're facing each other. "Listen to me carefully. If it's about privacy and it's bothering you, I get it. But if it's making you as upset as being
