"I've used your kindness and sacrifices for my own gain, without truly considering how you felt."
Nora remained calm as she heard the words but said nothing. As Nora continued to maintain her silence, Sara fidgeted more and more until she could barely keep still.
"Say something, Nora."
Nora shrugged her shoulders and questioned," Do you want me to refute your words? You want me to say that you've never done that?"
Sara raised stricken eyes to Nora as she was questioned by the latter and spoke slowly," I hope you will not hold the past against me. I... I never meant you harm."
"Now that is a lie, Sara. You and I both know it."
Another small period of silence followed that statement with Nora making no effort to ease Sara's discomfort. She wanted to. She'd had to forcefully clench her hands to not go forward and hold Sara's hand, reassuring her that all was well. But she had to remind herself that this girl was too selfish to deserve such consideration.
