Tonight was bonfire night and I was alone. Archie was too angry to speak with me after the failed breakfast date yesterday and I was too angry to apologize. I sank my toes into the sand staring absent-mindedly into the fire. I have lost everything. I didn't know if I would ever be happy in my relationship with Archie or if I would ever be comfortable with Joan whenever she tells me tales of her and Samuel; which I am sure she would never miss an opportunity to do that.
"Miss Allie?" Tracy peered into my face.
"Hey, Tracy" I managed a smile.
I was tired of always being the one in trouble, of the pitiful glances they always share whenever I was with them. Truly, I wasn't qualified to be their counsellor.
"What's on your mind?" I tried to sound happy.
Tracy narrowed her eyes as she san
