Blue bird flapping marvelously towards the horizon, surrounded by all their loved ones. Confident and determined. Nothing will stand in their way anymore.
After that night with Eric. Joe felt this strength filling her whole being. She has changed for the better ever since her encounter with Eric. She made friends, Elizabeth, Khalid, Mathew, Jack, and Louise was definitely one of them.
She has been putting herself out there and she is ready to take the leap of faith.
Today, she is meeting Hugh.
-Hello Joanna, said Hugh.
-Hello.
They sat in a nearby restaurant. She was sure, that this is the very last time she will look at his face. And so, she declared.
-I do not want to be in contact with you anymore. I would like it if you will never ever come to my place or anywhere near me.
She said then stood up looking directly at his face.
-...I see...so you finally said what you wanted after all these years...If it is your wish...I understand.
There. The end. She is finally free, and will not have to be in contact with him ever again.
This was as easy as ever. She wondered why she never had the courage to tell him this.
Afterwards, she met Louise at the backend.
-I love your manuscript so much!! I am at awe at what you have written...It is so raw, full of bare emotions. I never expected you to write like this.
-Thank you...well I had some inspiration after getting to meet new people and interact with them. It was all thanks to them.
Her manuscript was approved and got published as soon as ever.
The very first copy was reserved for the one she cherishes and love so much. Eric.
Knock...Knock...
-Hello Joanna! Please come in!
-Hello!
Today, they are having dinner at Eric's, he is the one cooking...or at least trying.
They have gotten accustomed to visit each other more often and meet regularly not just Saturdays but during the weekdays.
They have become so much closer.
-Here your first copy, she said while happily smiling.
-I will devour it tonight! Thank you!
Somehow, they have never thought of labeling their relationship. Was it friendship? They saw themselves as more than friends. Lovers? They never talked about it.
A Saturday morning, table ten at the backend. Their usual.
Today, will be very different. Eric mustered all he has in him and is about to ask Joe on a romantic date.
-Good morning, Joanna!
-Good morning!
They talked about her new book, how obsessed Eric became with it and attached to the characters.
-I am so happy you enjoyed reading it!
-You bet I had!
As they were leaving the backend, he grabbed her hand and made her turn around.
-So, before you leave...I wanted to ask you something...
-Sure, what is it? Said Joe with her beautiful smile.
-Would you like to go on a romantic date with me?
There he said it. That's it. If she does not feel the same way, he just lost the only precious person in his life.
-Hmm...romantic date...huh she said as she laughed. I thought you would never properly ask me out, ha-ha.
A sigh of great relief was heard from Eric.
THE END
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General Fiction"Intertwining everso into our own verse" The lovely first steps of a lonesome soul... Cover cr (ig) : @issam_hammoudi
