the tree-lined path and turned towards the alley that led to her best friend Jennifer'

sharp and enthusiastic voice coming from before her as she walked towards th

d you've already become so weak and fragile-looking. Did you mis

w that Jennifer cared about her, but she also knew that Jennifer's concern for her would only make her think about the miserable

it was small. She looked around with a frown and complained,

but feel sorry for her. She wondered if i

she okay?" Jennifer asked, her eyes filled wit

glass of water in her hand. Although her mind was filled wit

esterday. You can take any outfit you'd like for free," Jennifer e

eady have a lot of clothes," Yolanda replied nervously. A

e shook for every word that she uttered. She had been def

his dress for almost two years now,

at her dress. It was not because she didn't like the dress, but

n for as long as it lasts," Yolanda said with a smile. She took a sip of the wa

suffer, but you shouldn't let that stop you from having a good life. You used to be so happ

long and tiring bus ride to get to the shop. But after meeting Jennifer, she couldn't tell her the re

?" Jennifer asked nervously when

ying me well. I would like to get a new job, one that preferably

g else that's been troubling you?" Je

ruth. "I'm afraid that I have to leave now. It's getting late and my mother will start to worry. Regardless, I couldn't talk to you about this over a ph

he did, she might have to confess about her problems to Jennifer.

"Yolanda, wait! I know you're prideful, but as your friend, I can't watch you wa

high school years. Jennifer had helped her a lot duri

fe was not easy for Jennifer either, so she accepted the outfits to make her happy. Ho

be successful very soon, I promise," Jennifer e

ut she was still worried about the rent, so sh

myself, even if I'm busy. If your mother comes to know of you

. She forced a smile and replied, "

the pavement, staring at the constant stream of lights from the vehicles on the ro

wallowed her pride and

t as soon as it came to her

dad two years ago, so she couldn

e road, mindlessly looking down. Her head was filled with many doubts and worries. Suddenly, she heard a scre

. Although he sounded indifferent, she f

da straightened herself up and said apol

iny leather shoes and well-tailored beige suit pants. A faint

m the man, she apologized again. "I'm

I am?" She felt a slight tinge of disappointment in his voice, but it faded away

e for two years now. Although she knew whose

n her throat, choking her. She didn't have the courage to loo

e satisfied looking at her misery. Besi