Ashamed

"Have you been waiting long?"

Vivian reached out to hold the cup of cappuccino in her hands; she lightly shook her head.

"Not at all, Sis," she smiled, "Thank you for meeting me today."

Mandy placed her purse on the inner side of the sofa, next to the window, "What thanks? You are talking as if we are strangers," she waved her hands in front of her to assure her.

A waitress came over and placed a menu on their table. Mandy stopped her before she got the chance to walk away, "I don't need this. A cup of caramel macchiato, please," and then she looked up to glance at the waitress, Thank you."

"So?" Mandy started to babble, "How have you been? I'm sure I am missing out on a lot of stories from you."

Vivian looked down and smiled. Mandy had always been friendly to her even though she had disappointed their family big time.