Esme wished Mara would tell her, but she also knows of conniving feelings for her. The one's she will never retaliate. Because she will never have feelings for the blonde boy with blue eyes. His friendship is what matters to her, and he knows. He respects her decision. He respects her. She can see him falling in love with Mara. Her two best friends, it's something she's always wished for deep down, but in time she prays the two will find their way to each other. In more ways than one can imagine.