Emma
After getting along so well the last time we met, I decided to invite Scarlett for a shopping day downtown. She was new around here, and her contagious energy was exactly what I needed to distract myself.
I grabbed my phone and dialed her number. Scarlett picked up on the second ring, always upbeat.
"Hello, Scarlett, how’s it going?" I asked, trying to sound casual.
"Oh, I’m so happy you called and remembered me! I’m great, and you, Emma?" she responded, with excitement that made me smile.
"I’ll always call. We’re friends, aren’t we?" I reassured, enjoying how our connection felt natural.
"Of course! I’m so happy we’ve gotten close! How’s everything going at the company? And with your little boy? It’s Matthew, right?"
"Yes, yes, Matthew. He’s doing great; thank God. And how abo
