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“Get your butt out of this car now, and let’s go!”
She and I go inside and get cozy in the chairs as new understanding settles between us.
“So, Noah, where are you from?” Sunday asks as someone brings us waters.
“Seattle. I just moved here the day before I started working for you guys.” The bubbles in the tub tickle my feet.
“That’s a big move. How are you liking it here?” She leafs through a magazine that she doesn’t appear to really be paying any attention to.
“So far, so good. My roommates are great, but you already know that. I’m enjoying the freedom of being out on my own, and of course, work is good, too.”
“Yeah, Maddy said even Benson has warmed up to you. That’s huge. The guy still barely even talks to me, and I’ve known him for years.”
“How did you and Madison meet?”
“We met through her sister.” Her happy tone changes.
“Oh, I didn’t even know Madison had a sister.”
“She sure does, no matter how hard I try to forget it.”
“Oh.” I feel like I’ve stumbled onto a sore subject. “Do you not get along with her?”
“We have a rather long history together, and, yeah, I’d rather not get into it. Let’s not ruin a perfectly good girls’ day.”
“Okay, so tell me how you and Brazen met. I’m sure that isn’t a bad memory.”
“The little punk dumped sand over my head! I had the stuff down my underwear.”
I can’t help but laugh. I can picture the two of them as little kids in a sandbox.
Sunday and I continue to chat while we get our toes done. Our conversation from then on out is mostly light.
One thing is certain: I’m a new fan of pedicures. The woman’s strong hands kneading the muscles on my leg help to keep me settled. Maybe, one day, Sunday and I could make this a normal part of our routine.
Once the pampering is over, Sunday drives us back to the office. Brazen must still be off at the work site because he isn’t here. Inside, she and I work quietly together with only the sounds of papers being shuffled and the click,click,click of typing to fill the silence. It isn’t awkward or uncomfortable though. I’m feeling good after my outing with her.
I think Sunday will be a good friend.
