Dear Editor,
Trust is a fragile bond, often tested in unexpected ways. Recently, I experienced a situation that shattered my faith in someone I once considered my closest confidante.
A few weeks ago, my best friend requested $100 for lunch. While driving, I used ACB’s peer-to-peer transfer feature on my phone to send the amount. In my haste, I mistakenly added an extra zero, resulting in a $1,000 transfer instead of $100. Realizing my error, I immediately informed her. She laughed and assured me she would return the excess amount “as soon as she reached home.”
Two weeks have passed, and I am still waiting. Since then, I’ve been met with a barrage of excuses: she claimed to have entered her PIN incorrectly, got locked out of her account, and is waiting for the bank to resolve the issue. She even insisted she had already promised to handle it.
At this point, the issue transcends the money itself; it’s about trust. I suggested she withdraw the amount in cash and return it if the transfer was problematic. Yet, my calls remain unanswered.
The thought of involving the police has crossed my mind, but how does one report someone they once called a sister? This person has shared my table, cried on my shoulder, and entrusted me with their deepest secrets.
This ordeal has left me heartbroken but wiser. I’ve learned that money has a unique way of revealing character, often faster than time ever could. A true friend doesn’t hide behind excuses when they’re holding onto something that isn’t theirs.
Signed,
Heartbroken but Wiser