Living my life as a desk-job worker and sticking my face to the magical screen that projects images and videos they call monitor. Mindlessly running my fingers through the keyboard and do whatever they told me to do. I'm living a life without a cho...
Back to the present and seeing Teresa pets Buddy with a happy face does bring back memories from the old time.
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They are both glaring at me.
"What is it, you two?" "Nothing much."
She chuckles and continues to pat Buddy's from head to tail.
"Alright Buddy, I'm leaving. It is nice seeing you after all these years."
She gives Buddy one last hug and gets up. She grabs her coat and heading towards the door. She stops and turns her head.
"You coming? At least walk me to my car." "Sure"
I open the door for her like I used to and we are both heading out. We stop by Mrs Reese. She knocks on the door happily.
"Oh, Mrs Reese..."
We can hear footsteps approaching.
"Coming!"
She opens the door and instantly shocked. She covers her mouth as she gasps for air.
"Teresa...?" "It has been six years, Mrs Reese. How are you?"
Mrs Reese hugs Teresa as hard as she can and I can see Teresa is struggling but she let it be.
"When did you- I mean, are you two going back together?"
Awkwardness fills the air. I put my hand on Teresa's shoulder.
"Nah, we're not. She happens to be around the block..." "...and I decided to check on Scott." "Yeah. Plus, she is married now with two kids."
Mrs Reese smiles at us.
"It sure does bring some memories from the old days seeing you two. So, Teresa, two kids?" "Yes. Anyway, it was nice seeing you but I've got to go now. One last huggies?"
They embrace one another and I can see tears coming out of Mrs Reese. She misses her that much, huh? They bid farewell to one another.
"It has been awhile since the last time we walk side by side. We were both heading to the bus stop and waiting for our buses."
I can't utter a word cause I don't know what to say to her. Those days has gone by a long time ago...
"Six years, Scott. For some reason it feels like only yesterday we walked through this pavement, this whole neighborhood. For you nothing has changed much anyway but for me, this was the life that I lived for years when I was with you. I missed it but I have got to move forward with my dreams, my future. I know it hurts you a lot back then cause it sure did hurt me too. Who would've thought me leaving the only person who would stood by me when I got the whole world coming to crush me." "You're six years too late for that, Teresa. Do I miss you? Yes. I won't lie about my feelings. Do I still love you? Yes, I fucking do. But six years has taught me how to overcome these feelings. Every day I see the faint phantom of yours from my memories roaming around our apartment. I can still hear your laughter, your angry voices, your snoring..."
Her bus has arrived at the bus stop.
"If you ever think of me, just take a look at your hand. Always remember that. Goodbye, Teresa."
She gives me one last look with a tear coming out of her eyes and even worse, for some reason... . . It gives me a sense of relief.
