"You are very welcome. I was hoping you would like it!" Melinda wasn't being obnoxious, but it was evident she was excited, pleased to be in the company of one of her absolute closest friends. She didn't fault Belinda at all for their near collision, certain that she would be similarly affected were it her seventeenth birthday.
"Oh, you will have to show me. Your aunt has the most amazing taste. I'm certain her gifts are absolutely lovely."
This was definitely a felicitous encounter. She hadn't seen nearly enough of her friend over the break. It was fantastic to have an opportunity to catch up now.