aurora

three.

When he looked at me it felt like time itself stopped.

The world did not continue to spin.

The wind did not blow.

The ocean did not let a wave crash on to the shore.

There was no talking.

The world was silent.

As my brain began to process what was happening at that moment.

Everything came crashing back.

There was sound again.

And as if it was a fight or flight situation.

And I chose flight.

I couldn't stand another moment in that coffee shop.

With his presence.

I was embarrassed.

Because I can't face the man that I love.

Because he forgot about me.