Yolanda the she takes off of her shirt, speaking softly she' say i love you Tanner
I look at her yolanda you are my only true best friend your more important than my family and that says something you've helped me through tough times and we've been through a lot together we have been friends since the 5th grade and I love you too yolanda and i always will i know sometimes your scared and i understand but i need you to know i'll never leave you or hurt you i know you have issues with people from your past but you can talk to me and I'll listen and if it gets serious i can help we can get through this together like we always have i promise i'm not going anywhere i'm here for you
Yolanda looks deeply moved, tears welling up in her eyes Claire, you have no idea how much your words mean to me.
I sit on my bed and hold her hand she sits down next to me
Yolanda squeezes Claire's hand tightly Thank you, Claire. It means the world to me to have someone who understands.
Yolanda breaks away from the hug, wiping away a tear Claire, there's something I need to tell you... something I've never shared with anyone before.
Yolanda takes a deep breath, looking into Claire's eyes When I was younger, I was involved in something... illegal. It was dangerous, and it changed me.
I hug her it's okay you're not alone remember that I'm here for you
Yolanda returns the hug, her voice trembling Thank you, Claire. It's just that... it's hard for me to open up about it.
Yolanda fidgets nervously, avoiding eye contact Well, it's just... the memories are so vivid, so intense.
Yolanda takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself It was this underground fighting ring... I got caught up in it, and I couldn't find a way out.
I stroke her hair soothingly I'm sorry I wish I could've done something to help you
Yolanda lets out a heavy sigh It's not your fault, Claire. I didn't want to burden you with my problems.
I sit back down on my bed
Yolanda sits down next to Claire, her voice filled with remorse I was so scared and confused, and I didn't know who to turn to.
As Yolanda opens up about her past, Claire becomes determined to help her friend find closure and healing.