My Unfolding Story

8. Expect the unexpected

Danny was worried about me as I am getting weaker and looking pale like a zombie. Literally I am becoming one day by day. I couldn't eat or do my job properly. I was lost all the time. I couldn't move on from her. But she did. She left me and has moved on with her life. But I wish her to be happy.

"What have you done to yourself Andrew? Look at you. I want you back! I want my friend Andrew back", he said sadly. I turned to look at him and gave him something which made him furious. "How dare she? She even had the audacity to send you the invitation. Look what I am going to do", he said getting up from the couch. I held him back and told him that he should never do anything stupid. "I'm keeping quiet just for your sake. Just forget her and live your life", he said patting my shoulder. "Thanks", I said feeling better that at least he is with me during my hard time.

At Lexi's,

After consulting the psychiatrist, I slept without any interruption that day. But it didn't stop. I was often disturbed during my sleep and most of the time I slept on the couch but I didn't care to visit the doc again. The time is running and my parents are getting everything prepared for the wedding. David is also serious and he calls me every now and then to ask for my opinion about selecting things but ends up doing everything on his own. I shook my head and started starting at the ceiling. It was white and blank resembling my mind. Let's wait and see where this situation is gonna take me.

I stood up and walked to my laptop and started working on it. Slowly my gaze turned towards the window and I walked towards it. The full moon was shining bright and it was so pleasant to see the sight. I stared at it for a while adoring it,.brought my phone to capture it's beauty. It's been a while since I posted something so I decided to post it. I added a caption too. Again I started to look at the moon and this time I saw someone down which made my heart race faster. The person was looking at me the whole time. When I saw, he just turned and walked faster. I couldn't stand as my whole body started shaking seeing the person in real. Is it real or am I just seeing things? I closed the window quickly, walked towards my laptop, sat down for a while and calmed myself down. It's just a coincidence, nothing else. I told myself repeatedly but I couldn't pull myself out of the thought that the stranger is real. Should I tell Emma about this? No! I can't disturb her now. With all those thoughts, I leaned against my bed head and dozed off for a while when my alarm woke me up with a jump scare. I took my phone to check the time and saw a comment from my favorite follower. At least his words brought a little smile on my face giving me a little hope to start the day.

I got ready for the day and left for work. I was always lost in my thoughts that even I was warned by my manager. My peaceful life is getting distracted and disturbed. Even though I push myself to come out of this, I end up being in it again. My mom was even shouting at me for not taking care of myself. Little does she know what I'm going through. "Don't overwork Lexi. Your wedding is around the corner. Your face looks so dull and pale. Make sure to eat well. Pass the phone to Emma. Lemme tell her to take care of you", she said and I passed the phone to her. She talked to my mom assuring her that she will take care of me. It's so sweet of her.

"Don't you see? Your mom is worried about you. Eat well and be back to your form. Okay?", she said looking at me raising her eyebrows. "I understand. I understand", I said with a sigh. How can I explain? I'm going crazy. One side, the thought of the stranger and the other side, David. I wanted to scream so loud and run away as far as possible. But I know it's not gonna happen. I felt so pathetic for myself.

Do you feel the same for me?

At Andrew's,

I picked up my phone as I got a notification. I know it wasn't Jen. She stopped texting me after I went to meet her that day. I received the invitation through post. At least she remembered to send it but I know what it meant. She doesn't want me to go there. I was looking at the invitation when my phone beeped. It was a post in that person's IG account. A picture of a full moon with a caption which really touched my heart.

It may be painful now! But this too shall pass. The moon is telling me, "like I wax and wane, you too shall pass this phase to get to your fullest".

A small smile appeared on my face when I read it. The words are soothing and I related it to my situation. Yeah! The person is right. It's just a phase and I will get better. I comforted myself gently patting my heart. I typed something back and went to sleep.

I don't know who you are, but I wish whatever you're going through will come to an end. Better days are waiting for you!

I know I am in a state of depression and I don't wish this for anyone. Words are so powerful so at least let me use my words to heal someone. Everyone has problems and I hope that no one should have a heart break like I did.

Even though they haven't met yet, these two are already comforting each other. But how are they gonna meet? Any guesses?