She And I

We're Together

It was 1986. Earlier that year, the four of us reunited after going for a break. (That's what we usually say, but the music still lives on.) Anna and I were just so amazed and excited of the fact that we'll meet each other again.

Gosh! I missed her. She and I still contacted each other regardless of the busy schedule and the long distance. There were times that I surprised her. I still tried to visit her although the distance between us was great.
It was January. A new year just begun. She and I were in a rocky phase of our long distance relationship 'cause she still goes out with other men. We just couldn't blow our cover.

In the same way, I tried going out with other men. She and I were open about having relationships with other men 'cause that's just natural for women. However, there were times that I felt jealous of the men. She felt the same way too.

It was at Benny's studio. Not again...just kidding. I already moved on that time. He and I already closed the case.

"I am glad you have moved on." He told me on the phone. It was weeks before the show. If I am not mistaken, it was during his birthday.

"You know it was not easy for me at first, but she helped me move on."

"Are you still together? I mean, the distance? The time? Other men?" He asked me.

"We tried to manage it. I still call her. I visited her. You see, I'm trying to make things work unlike someone who..."

"Now don't ruin my birthday, Frida." He cut me.

"Did I hurt you? Sorry. So uh..." I paused. Why would he even call me? "Let's get down to business. What is it that you want to tell me?"

"We'll perform together again on January for a Stikkan special."

"We? Like the two of us? No way!"

"No! The four of us? Yeah... She'll  be there."

My heart beated so fast. I mean I can perform with Anna. I can perform for Stikkan. But with these two guys? Unbelievable!

But Frida, you have overcome those years of heartbreak with Anna and the men around.

Right right... I sighed. "Okay. I'll be there."

Then he changed the topic. "When will you tell Björn?"

"Did you tell him?" I asked back. I was glad that Björn never knew, and Benny never took advantage of our horrible breakup to tell Björn.

"I never told him. I still know the definition of secret." He chuckled.

"Thanks, but he might know this time. I couldn't bear but miss Anna these days, and I might get too touchy. Or she might be, for that matter."

We laughed.

"Hey Frida. I'm really sorry. Honestly, I still miss you after all these years." He changed his tone.

"Well, I missed you too. I cry over and over before Valentine's Day, but I have to carry on. Guess what? I even want to thank you for that. Finally, she and I are free. But seriously, thank you for making me stronger to face everyday. I may have cursed this day 'cause you existed. Yet on the bright side, I am glad you came. You still gave me those memories of happiness and sadness just to be at this stage."

I heard him sniffing on the other line.

"Are you crying?!" I tried to make him laugh.