I've gotten several comments about Olivia's behavior in the story so let me try to explain my thoughts:
Olivia is working so much as a way to deal with her grief; by not coming home she doesn't have to face the biggest reminder that her best friend is gone, Sarah.
She being so tough on Sarah because she's trying to keep the same rules and structure that Sarah's mother had.
Hope this clears up something, and don't worry…things are going to be getting better soon.
I was still sitting in my room when I heard Olivia come home. I sat there curled into the corner of my bed leaning up against the wall.
Olivia opened my door and sat down on the bed.
I looked over at her and said," You broke the rules too. I didn't know if you were okay or not."
She said," I know. I'm sorry. I was busy."
I asked," Can you do something for me please?"
She said," I'll try."
I said," Don't lie to me anymore. I know I remind you of her, and I know you hate me for that. I'm sorry I look like her."
Tears started streaming down my face. She pulled me into her arms and held me tight.
She kissed my cheek and said," I do not hate you. I will never hate you. Oh Sarah, I love you and I loved your mom. You do remind me of her and it does hurt, but I wouldn't change you for the world. You are beautiful just the way you are, and one day neither of us will hurt like we do now anymore. And when that day comes you will still look like your mom, and that will be okay. Because you are both beautiful."
I said," I'm sorry about what I said to Heather."
She said," Don't tell me, tell her."
Heather walked through the door.
I said," I'm sorry about earlier. I didn't mean it."
She said," Yes, you did. But it's okay to get angry and to be mad, but you need to learn to express it through words and not actions. I won't be mad if you tell me you are mad or angry, but acting out will not be allowed, Okay?"
I said," Okay."
The three of us all hugged each other.