She crossed her arms, watching the unfolding drama with a frown.
Ella looked stunned. "Emma… I don't understand. I didn't think you—"
"That's your problem!" Emma suddenly snapped, cutting her off with a voice louder than anyone expected. Heads turned from across the street. "You don't think! You just boss me around and control everything we do. You never ask me what I want. You just decide, for both of us!"
The pain and resentment in her voice rang out clear, sharp like broken glass.
Ella's eyes widened in disbelief. "No, I don't—" she started, but her voice cracked. Then, as if something inside her snapped, she fired back. "I always ask for your opinion! But you, you're too cowardly and stupid to even give one!"
Her voice shook the air, louder than Emma's had been.
Gasps rippled from bystanders nearby. Emily winced and looked away.
Nnenna blinked, stunned by the sudden escalation. That was harsh.
