“What?” Alex looked confused.
“In the bathroom this morning, I heard all of them talking about how much of a bitch I am and how much you hate me now – LEXI.” The name seethed off her teeth.
“Jordan – I’m really sorry you heard that. It wasn’t right. I’m not making excuses. And as far as I’m concerned, you’re still my best friend.” She paused wanting that to sink in. “But listen, Georgia was SO hurt you didn’t even call her to tell her you weren’t coming. I can’t even tell you….She was crying and crying and crying. It was like a way bigger deal than even I could’ve expected. I tried to tell her why you weren’t there but I couldn’t come up with a good excuse in the moment and I didn’t want to lie. They all talked about you all weekend – they came up with all these theories for why you weren’t there…I tried to stop them Jordie but…what was I supposed to do?!?”
“You could’ve defended me!”
“Jordan!!! We were invited together – Georgia planned the whole thing. She knew we were friends. You were the one who abandoned ME!”
The word stung Jordan. But she saw the truth in it. She thought about what it must’ve been like for Alex. I’m pretty much her only friend too – she wouldn’t lie to me I don’t think.