Carmen approached the café with trepidation. Her chat with Shane had left her unnerved. All of a sudden she felt memories of them together rushing back to her.
Sarah spotted her through the café window and smiled. Carmen smiled softly back.
She entered the café and sat down beside Sarah.
"Hey. Where have you been?" asked Sarah.
"I went to see a friend."
Sarah's smile faded slightly. "You went to see Shane, didn't you?"
Carmen couldn't lie, not to Sarah. "Yeah, I did."
"But I told you nothing happened."
"I know. It wasn't that. I wanted, anyway that doesn't matter now."
"Yes it does!" Exclaimed Sarah. "It matters to me. You're still in love with her
aren't you? Don't lie Carmen 'cause I know she's still in love with you."
"What!"
Sarah was silent.
"I'm not the one who's been lying am I? I know that you've been drinking Sarah.
Shane told me. You told me you were sober. How am I supposed to trust you?"
"How am supposed to trust you Car? You didn't even answer my question."
Sarah locked eyes with Carmen.
"But we both know that you don't need too. It's always going to be her isn't Car?"
Carmen was silent.
"What are you doing with me Car? You know I'll never be what you want."
A silent tear rolled down Carmen's cheek. Sarah reached out gently and wiped it away.
"I love you Sarah, I.."
"I know." Interrupted Sarah. "But you're in love with her."