When He Showed Me What's Forever

Short Story Only

"I hate you! Why don't you die now! You bastard! Aaaaah!" I shouted and cried in pain. I am now standing in the rooftop of the 10th storey building where he left me. He did it again. I already gave him chance after all those things he'd done but like the other, he left me. He told me I changed a lot after my mother's death. That he hated workaholic and my love to night parties made his feelings from me vanished. He told me he is out of love and he didn't want to hurt me anymore. But alas! Can't he see, I am so wasted right now? He's the only one I got and now he left. What's wrong in this so-called love? Why every time I thought, this is it! Happiness directly fade? How many times do I have to cry? How many times do I have to try? When will I see my forever? Or does it really exist?
I was in these deep thoughts when suddenly a man whom I knew since before but I used to ignore offered me his hand, for me to stand. He told me not to cry, for he is always there. That no matter what happened, he will never leave. From his line and act I got confused. I don't know what to do. I don't know what to say. Will I am going to believe him? Will I am going to give him my trust? Is he that worth it for it? What if he's just lying? I was bothered by the thoughts when he said,
"remember always that I am your best friend. The bestfriend of all times. Though often you're not aware, remember dear I'm always here." From that, I reached his hand and started my life with his presence. Believing and hoping that I can move on from all these pain I had inside.

Days run and Yes! He kept all his promises. He comforted me when I cried, caresses me when I'm sad. One time when I asked, " when you'll be tired of me?". He just shrugged and said, "trust me, I will never be."

Months passed 'till it became years. I decided to settle down.
"Finally! I met the man who showed me what real love is." I told myself in disbelief.

I was tied by the bond of marriage, got new way of life, got pregnant. But things changed the way I never expected. I met trials. I committed sins. I did my biggest mistake. I left and ignore him - again.

" Mama, when we'll be going to meet your best friend?" My little 5 years old child asked me as I walked her to school. For the mean time I froze. My child's words dragged me back to the time where I unintentionally acted the moves/steps I chose. Its been many years since then. Is he still there? Is he still willing to accept me, after all those things I'd done?
"Mama?" I was back to my senses hearing my child's voice. I looked at her and saw her excited face waiting for my answer. " Soon baby, soon." I just said. Assuring her, for me to hide the fear of possibilities I've been keeping inside.

With hope and regrets, I took my child to the place where I once used to find him. As always, his door welcomed me like before. We entered to his house and I saw him smiling at me, telling me through his smiles that he's always there, waiting for my come back. I hold my child's hand and introduced him to her, "you see that great man up there baby? He's my best friend. Our best friend." My child smiled and hugged me in response. We walked into the front to come near him. I guided my child to sit. I kneeled down, bowed my head, and murmured words where He and me only heard.
" Sorry for everything. Thank you for everything. Thank you for showing me what's forever. For the unending love and care, for the blessings. Thank you for being my all time best friend. Thank you Jesus. Thank you my Lord."

-- yehey! Finally natapos narin :) thank you for reading <3 :D