Always,
Tara (Maria)
Hi Christopher—
I was hoping we could calendar some face-to-face time. There’s something I’ve got to tell you, and I would like to do it in person.
When are you available?
Thanks,
Tara
Tara—
Wow, we must be psychic. There is something I want to tell you, too.
Will call you tonight to make a plan.
Peace,
Chris
Chris—
Okay, yeah, phone me tonight and we will make a plan.
What do you have to tell me?
Well, I guess we’ll make our plan and then I’ll find out.
Best,
Tara
Blooming Flower,
I am so happy for you that you got the role you wanted. And what an honor that you practiced for it at my house on our piano. I will be at your opening night, front and center.
I took your advice and gave Justin the chance to share his heart with me, and I am glad I did. He is a beautiful soul, but he has so much to work on for himself. He has so many wounds and I know we all do, but he’s never taken the time to really deal with his. And I discovered that I’ve never really taken the time to deal with mine. That’s why this moment in life is so good for me. I’ve never really been single, so I’ve never had the chance to see the world through my own lens. And I love what I am able to experience now. Close friendships. Art. I mean, I am drawing again! I haven’t drawn for years, and I bought two new sketchbooks and it’s pouring out of me. Being your friend has brought art and thought back into my life, and I am forever grateful.
So I left it with Justin that I will always love him. I will always be here for him. And I will always leave the door open for the possibility of getting back together, just like you did with Joy. But for now, right now, I am just falling in love with me and that feels great.
Okay, friend . . . let’s hit some art galleries in the city when you can. I know how busy you’re about to be, so no pressure ever.
Big Hug, You Blooming Flower of a Human Being,
Stacey
To-est Stef!!! URGENT!!
In no way, shape, or form do I want to rush you through your process of accepting my profuse and now multiple apologies. You take your time, and I mean that. I am right here waiting for you.
I am wondering if you could break your silent treatment to be my best friend for, like, one second.
So, I told Christopher we needed to make a face-to-face plan so I could tell him something. Obviously, you know that something is me breaking up with him. But I am of course going to do that in an adult, SENIOR YEAR way, which is in person. And so when I told him I had to tell him something, he told me that he also had somethin’ to tell me.
Then we talked last night to make our in-person plan. He didn’t mention what he wanted to talk to me about and I didn’t either. But so we are meeting up this weekend. Are you thinkin’ what I’m thinkin’? That Christopher is going to fess up to his affair with Kathy and beg me to forgive him? Obviously that’s what it’s gonna be.
Please, Stef. I need your guru/sister help. Please help me, then you can be mad at me again even though I would be so happy if you weren’t, but I understand if you still need more time to be mad. HELP!!
Tara
Tara—
I do still need more time to think about how you and I can go forward in a clean, loving way. But I care about you too much to not lend you my support here.
Yes, I do think you are right that Chris is going to admit to his cheating and plead with you to stay with him. That is the only thing that makes sense. So here is what I will tell you, Tara. Stay strong. You are currently moving forward in many areas of your life, and even though I am still so upset with how you’ve treated me, I can see that you are growing up. So let this moment with Chris be your greatest science lab yet. Stand strong, be brave, and stick to your guns.
Good luck,
Stef
Stef!
I love you so much! I will stand strong! Oh, you’d better believe it! Thank you for loving me through thick and thin and for taking time out of your silent treatment to help your childhood best friend.
Lives, Loves, Laughs,
T-Murphs, Tmurphette, Tara Maureen!!
Dear Stacey,
Hi sweetheart! I just adored your note back to me, and Stace, don’t even apologize for a split second about how long it took you. If anyone in this town knows about boyfriend stuff, breakups, and healing, it’s this girl.
As you are a dear friend of mine (and by the way, I LOVE THAT YOU AND I SHARE A BEST FRIEND. AND I KNOW YOU ARE NOT ONE TO TALK ABOUT OTHERS TO OTHERS, BUT WHEN YOU TALK TO OUR MUTUAL BEST FRIEND STEF, PLEASE DO TELL HER HOW MUCH I LOVE HER AND HOW MUCH I LOVE THAT YOU AND I GET TO BOTH HAVE HER AS OUR BEST FRIEND), I wanted to very privately share with you what is going to take place this weekend.
Stacey,
