Rosie Mullender > Quotes

“Yet, despite their superficial differences, Mel and Jess had been best friends since their teens, were fiercely loyal, and fit together like two slightly wonky puzzle pieces that had been made especially for each other.”
― Rosie Mullender, The Time of My Life

“They'd known each other since school, and as teenagers they'd delighted in their myriad in-jokes, as if they were the only friends on earth who spoke their own, private language.”
― Rosie Mullender, The Time of My Life

“Was, you say? I'm so sorry. Did she pass away?' Jess asked, pressing a gentle hand on Donna's arm. 'Oh no, love!' Donna laughed, patting Jess's hand. 'We drifted apart, that's all. She got a job in the city and our lives went different ways. You know how it goes.”
― Rosie Mullender, The Time of My Life

“Then I'm not sure I can do this any more. Not today,' Mel said quietly, looking defeated. Gingerly, she pushed herself up from the bench using her cane. 'But maybe if you apol- ogised, instead of acting like I secretly hate you, we can fix this tomorrow.”
― Rosie Mullender, The Time of My Life

“A lot had changed in the years since Jess and Mel had met. Like trees planted side by side, they'd grown closer and closer, their roots and branches entwining until they were so solidly knotted together they blocked out the sky. There was no room for anyone else.”
― Rosie Mullender, The Time of My Life