Chapter 5
Bessie and Milford said in silence. They had been that way ever since Sportacus had busted into Milford's office and yelled at them. Neither one seemed able to get up enough gumption to talk. Finally unable to stand the oppressive silence, (and true to her nature) Bessie said something first.
"Milford, I'm sorry if you think I'm ordering you around." She sort of apologized.
"Think? I know you are." Mayor Meanswell said angrily.
"And I know you forgot our anniversary. I also know you've been ignoring me." Bessie retorted. Again the couple and the room fell silent.
"What if you went away for a few days?" Stephanie asked.
"How does that solve anything?" Trixie asked.
"Maybe not actually go away." Amanda interjected. Both the other girls gave her a look.
"Tell Stingy that you're going to leave LazyTown for awhile. Tell him that when you might not come back. This would force him to either beg your forgiveness or let you know that he doesn't care." Amanda finished her thought.
"You think that will work?" Trixie asked.
"I don't see why not. Besides do you really want to get further into your relationship, if when it comes down to it his possessions are more important than you?" Stephanie asked.
"No, I don't." Trixie said.
"Ok then. Go to Stingy. Tell him you've only come back for some of your things and that you're leaving LazyTown." Amanda told her.
"All right; I hope this works." Trixie said putting on her sneakers. "Thanks guys. You're the best friends a girl could ever want."
"You're welcome. Group hug." Stephanie said. The friends hugged and Trixie ran out the door.
"God I hope that works." Amanda said after she left.
"Me too. Ok your turn." Stephanie said as she led her friend over to the couch.
"How much are you charging? I don't know if I can afford to go here anymore." Amanda joked.
"What do you mean?" Stephanie cocked her head to the side.
"Well how many times have I sat on your couch and spilled the beans to you? You probably think I'm a huge mess." Amanda said.
"Hey, everyone has their problems. Besides what kind of friend would I be if I wasn't here for you?" Stephanie asked.
"A lot happier one, I bet. Anyway, Robbie has been ignoring me and our conversations have been superficial. Nothing seems to have very much meaning anymore. For a while after last summer, I thought we were back on track but something seems amiss again. And then he tells me he doesn't know where we're headed. After almost four years he has to have an inkling." Amanda spilled.
"I think that maybe Sportacus should talk to him. See what's going on. I mean maybe there is something he wants to say but just doesn't know how; especially after you asked him where things were going. Why don't we go and find my husband and Joshua? Then the four of us will go over to your place and the five of us could maybe get an early dinner in. It's already three in the afternoon." Stephanie suggested.
"Maybe then Robbie will open up to Sportacus or even want to talk to him alone or something?" Amanda asked."My thoughts exactly. Come on. It's a beautiful day and we've spent most of it inside." Stephanie said. The two friends put on their sneakers and headed for the playground.
To Be Continued…