Chapter 225: A good friend (2)
Ally caught up with Penelope to hold her hand. "Penelope, there is something I must ask you while the others are ahead," she said.
"Go on," Penelope replied.
"We are close, aren’t we?" Ally asked, testing the waters.
Penelope laughed since it was silly to ask. "I like to think that we are close. We have known each other all our lives because of our mothers. Did you have doubts that we were close?"
"No," Ally responded, shaking her head. "I know that we are close, but I want to hear you say it. I fear you and Julie tend to have more to speak about, though she is not married. There are moments when I feel excluded."
"Julie tends to be more bold and speaks what is on her mind. I understand that, since I am now married, our friendship will likely change a bit, but Julie can talk without becoming flustered. You don’t need to feel excluded," said Penelope.
"I truly shouldn’t. It must be my fault as well for not going to visit you often. There is one other thing I would like to ask about. It concerns your brother," Ally said, but soon regretted it after Penelope’s smile fell.
Penelope tried her best to keep her smile, but judging from Ally’s reaction, she had not succeeded.
"You know of my feelings for him," Ally said, letting go of Penelope’s hand.
"I only noticed it today. I will not stop you from trying to court him if that is what you are thinking. I tease my brother quite often, but I wouldn’t get involved in his matters. Do as you wish," Penelope encouraged Ally.