B1 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz
Maya was an artistic and generally easy-going person, but lately, she had been feeling a bit depressed. Her best friend, Chloe, was annoyed with her. They had been inseparable since childhood, so this fight was truly awful. It all started when Maya deleted Chloe’s favorite photo from their shared online album by accident. Chloe had announced that she didn’t want to talk anymore.
Maya felt incredibly embarrassed. She knew it was her fault. She wanted to apologize, but the thought of facing Chloe felt impossible. She texted her several times, but there was no reply. Maya was worried that their friendship was going to break up. She wished she could handle the situation better.
Finally, after a week of silence, Maya decided to try one last option. She composed a long message, explaining how sorry she was and how much she valued their friendship. She hit send, even though she was nervous. A few minutes later, her phone buzzed. Chloe replied with a simple, “Okay. Let’s talk.” Maya felt a huge sense of relief. She knew that being patient and honest was always the best way to deal with problems.