Dialogue: I Decided and Best Friend Sarah

Helen Zhang
Professor Hunt
English 1A
Oct. 7 2013
Dialogue
I wanted to watch a movie last weekend. I like watching movies, as they are interesting and allow people to learn something about moral values of others or simply enable people to relax and have some fun. I called my best friend Sarah to have a girl’s night out; she promised to watch the movie with me. Besides, we could eat together after the movie, which was a great change to go out and chat about some things that require a relaxed setting. I was waiting for that day, especially because we are arranged everything and agreed to spend an evening together having fun.
The day arrived; we decided to drive one car to save more time and costs. So I went to Sarah’s house, but she was not ready yet and I had to wait for her. My mom called me all of a sudden. I do not like when others overhear my phone calls. Therefore, I went to the patio talking with my mom, because Sarah needed more time: she was very anxious about being seen by others with no make-up. As such, she puts on her make-up every time she goes out with her friends and even with her family. I did not think that process required so much time. After having talked with my mom on the phone, I returned to my friend, but Sarah has not even dressing. Thank God, at least she was done with her make-up. Nevertheless, it was strange how different girls needed different time to get ready for a movie.
I did not expect that night to be so strange, but it turned out to open my eyes. I was a little impatient and asked, “Are you going out with me, Sarah? I was waiting for you more than half an hour already!”
Sarah did not realize, however, that her actions were irritating me. Was it that difficult to arrange oneself for a particular time and be ready to go? I did not expect that my friend would let me down.
“I don't know what to wear, and I don't have much clothes to choose from,” Sarah explained. Though it is considered one of the usual problems girls often face, it kept irritating me every additional minute.
Finally, Sarah continued, “Can we go shopping instead of watching a movie? Watching a movie makes me sleepy.”
“Sarah, you make me speechless! I have nothing to say!” I scolded.
“I’m sorry, I brought you a dinner tonight? How’s that?” Sarah begged.
“Do you remember that you promised me to watch a movie together?” I questioned.
“Yes, I remembered. I’m sorry that I didn't have mood to watch a movie today!” Sarah murmured by herself, and she felt sorry.
“You still promise me even though you don't like watch a movie in the theater!”
That was it! That was the overall reason for spending countless hours with her make-up and making me wait and loose my patience. Since Sarah disliked movies, and I didn't want her to sleep in the cinema, I decided to go shopping with her. It was a compromise to which friends usually agree for one another. “OK, I will go shopping with you.” I responded with an unhappy voice.
“Really? I know you are the best! I will go watch a movie with you next time for sure!” Sarah giggled.
“No more next, OK?” I mentioned.
I did not know if I could trust her any other time, because she let me down once, and could do that again easily. So, the best option would be to go and watch the movie alone without arranging it with Sarah.