Jacques, CRUMBLE

Forgiveness

The clock ticked every second I lay on my bed. My head, pounding in frustration and confusion. Did I do something wrong? I must have. Sarah would never just leave with an empty look in her eye, and so monotone. No, must not have been me, must have been Vanessa. I thought to call Sarah and ask what was wrong, but I remembered: 'stay strong Jacques, if you want to apologize, make the other do so first. Never take the first step and approach your subject.' At least, that's what my father said. I thought about this for a while, the audible ticking clock pound every second of my thinking. Sarah doesn't need me, neither do I. If I survived life without her, I can do it again. Taking a new approach in my life, I jumped off my bed, swiftly put some clothes on, and strode out.

"J-Jacques... I don't mean to startle you, but-"

"DON'T ruin my perfect new approach Mindy, this is my new state of life!" I bellowed, strutting out the door, my head held high. The sun shining into my eyes, I breathed my first fresh air, and looked around my surrounding area. To shock, the people all had big, round eyes, mouths wide open. Some even closing their children's eyes from seeing me. "What's wrong?" I asked the nearest person.

"Not to ruin your life for eternity or more, it seems you have cookie crumbs, a wet spot that looks like pee, on your boxers. Did you forget to change your boxers, and put on pants?" she replied trying not to make eye contact.

In shock and embarrassment, I hid my yoohoo, and ran back home. I ran up the stairs and slammed the door of my bedroom. I put my lazy sweat pants on, and hid under my covers. I quietly cried, regretting the decision I had made, ready to apologize to Sarah. I took a Kleenex, and blew my nose. I blew until my nose turned temporarily red. Then I heard a slam on my window.

~To Be Continued~