 Which came first, the phoenix or the flame?
Ash had no problem with saying that things were tense between her and Mamie. The problem was tact. What was the nice way of saying that she loved Mamie but she also hated her and was not going to repair that bridge under any circumstances? She had a better relationship with Upstead because they didn’t expect her to like them after what they did. She appreciated that. They didn’t expect forgiveness and that was SO much better than having enemies who asked for forgiveness. Also, Upstead didn’t say mean things about her to get sympathy from their mutual friends. They were so tolerable and had such a great personality, which kinda made her hate them more. But like, the second they stopped talking to her, she didn’t have to think about them. So on the one hand, Ash loved Mamie and hated Upstead, but she also rather liked Upstead and hated Mamie. It was... complicated, to say the least.
Today, Ash chose to tolerate Upstead more, because they were the funniest person she had ever hated with all of her heart and soul. “I’m glad you believe us. I was worried for a second that you’d think me and Mamie weren’t friends anymore.” Hah. Hahaha. Hahahahaha. Look at how funny they all were. She was practically rolling on the floor with laughter. Because this was just so funny.
Well, it was a bit funny, was it not? Three bad people and and angel named Lisa, brought together by a crime. Ash smirked a little bit. This was an absurd situation. “Bye Upstead. Have fun with that plaque.” She didn’t care why they’d stolen it. Technically, it was a crime, but they’d all done worse. Except for Lisa. Lisa was great. Speaking of Lisa... “So thick you could cut it with a knife? Yeah. That’s a pretty good saying.” Ash mostly ignored Mamie, figuring that there was nothing to be said. But she looked into her eyes, once. The look was a betrayed look. Mamie hadn’t betrayed her today, but she’d betrayed her in the library and Ashley Fox did not forget. She’d couldn’t forget and she couldn’t forgive. And if she could, she wouldn’t. |