Alysiah: “Are you sure you can’t stay just a bit longer?”

Alejandra: “You and Vi seem to be really hitting it off and I don’t want to be the one to get in the way of that.”

Alysiah: “There’s nothing going on between us. She’s my pet-sitter.”

Alejandra: “Nah, I know that look you give her, Aly. I know it pretty well ‘cuz it’s the same one you used to give me.”

Alysiah: “Al, I-”

Alejandra: “Have a good night, Aly.”

Alysiah: “Yeah, thanks. You too.”

Alysiah: “So, what do you think of the blue colour? Did it turn out okay?”

Alejandra: “Wow! It’s a lot brighter than I expected!”

Alysiah: “Ugh, so what you’re really saying is that I should go to the salon to get it fixed…”

Alejandra: “No, no! It looks awesome! It’s just a lot brighter than you had described it.”

Violet: “Not only that, but it looks like it was professionally done. Did you really do it yourself?“

Alysiah: “Sure did! That’s why I wanted you two to come over and give it your seals of approval before I step out of the house to show my face in public!”

Alejandra: “Hey, you’re finally online! I’ve got some news! I did a thing! =D 

Alysiah: “Okay…

Alejandra: “I was talking to my friend Violet about how you’re struggling at home a bit and she wants to help!

Alysiah: “Why were you talking to someone I don’t know about my problems? =( ”

Alejandra: “I knew you’d be a bit mad, but it’s for the better! I swear! Just give the word and I’ll send her your way. She’ll help you take care of those sweet little pups until you can find them a new home.

Alysiah: “I’m not adopting out the puppies! D=< ”

Alejandra: “I know you don’t want to part with them, but do you really want five dogs running around your house? O________o ”

Alysiah“You’ve got a really good point there. =( ”

Alysiah: “I’ll be having tonight’s special, please.”

Waitress: “Certainly, it should be ready shortly.”

Alysiah: “Thank you so much for inviting me out, Al. First I hear that my grandparents passed away, then Flash almost runs away…It’s just too much to deal with all at one time.”

Alejandra: “I still can’t believe it. They passed so suddenly! Didn’t you just see them the other day?”

Alysiah: “They were here one day, then gone the next.”

Alejandra: “I’m so sorry, Aly! I know how much you cared about them. How is your mom doing?”

Alysiah: “She’s okay, I think. It’s hard to tell, really.”

Alejandra: “I’m sorry I haven’t been around much lately. I’ve been traveling around for work so much that my head is starting to spin.”

Alysiah: “It’s okay. We’ve both been crazy busy. Life can be like that sometimes.”

Dear Diary,

Alejandra called me up and asked if she could gussy up at my place before checking out a few stores around town. I was pretty surprised because I didn’t think she thought about that kind of stuff. 

Anyways, I let her borrow my makeup and some of my clothes. She did her own makeup, but she let me pick out the outfit. She was unsure about it because my mostly earthy-toned wardrobe is a far cry from her style, but I told her she should give it a try for at least one night. She agreed to it, but only if I agreed to try out one of her outfits tomorrow. That will be fun!