C20 Deepest desire

She stared at her mom before she gave the picture back to me. Her silence was killing me.

"Do you know her? Have you seen her before?" I asked as curiosity was taking over me.

She sighed. "I have! But..." She spoke. "Who are you to her?" She asked me in a serious tone.

"I'm her childhood friend. We are like a family." I stated impatiently