But nobody can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who are made in the image of God. Out of the same mouth comes forth blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so. ~James 3:8-10

It really takes one to go through the above to get the full revelation.

I forgive you for what you had said that night, regardless of your motives. Understand though, that restoration takes time. Oh! And effort. Easier said than done, huh?

While the fury faded away with my tears, other emotions had rushed to take its place. Hurt that we had allowed the fire to spread this far, fatigue at fighting the fire and fear that we'll no longer feel hurt but a numbing emptiness where love used to be. Anger doesn't kill friendships, indifference does.

Love has to be proven. So, prove it. Prove to me that you mean it when you said sorry.