261 THE PLAN

Madison was already getting tired of the constant fight between Ethan and her. She thought she could at least reduce the fight by trying to make her and Kate come to terms with each other. She thought of a way to do that and finally approached Kate. She stood up from where she was seated in the dining room and went out to meet Kate sitting on the balcony. She strolled as she approached her until she stood right before her. She heaved a sigh and opened her mouth to speak, unsure of what to say or how to put it. She finally put words together and spoke. "Hey, can we talk for a minute?" Maddie asked, feeling awkward. She didn't like the fact that she was doing this, but she had to, at least to bid time until Ethan came around. "I'm all ears," Kate responded nonchalantly. "You see, I don't like that we fight all the time and never get along; I just wish we could be more friendly with each other. Can we please call a truce?" "I'm not a fighter either," Kate said abruptly. "I'm not cal