Twelve Years Later

Is this how we'll end?

In a few days Kristian and Lana tried to call me, but I didn't answer. I decided to pick up when Kris called.

"Hey," Kris said. "Look. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you. I loved you since I first met you".

"I know you're lying," I answered.

"I am sorry!" He apologised again.

"No you're not," I replied, calm.

"Adi, is this how we'll end?" He asked crying.

"I told you only my best friends call me like that," I said.

"Is that a 'yes'?" He asked.

"Maybe," I answered.

"So it is 'yes'," he was still crying.

"You think I'm not hurt?" I asked.

"I know you are and I am sorry," he apologised again.

"Good for you," I said with my eyes full of tears.

"So? Is this how we'll end?" He asked again.

"End what? Like we had something," I asked.

"Our friendship..." Kris answered.

"Our what? I didn't hear you," I huffed.

"Why are you doing this to me?" He asked.

"Me? To you? Is everything okay with you?" I asked.

"Okay, listen. Without you I feel broken, like I'm half of a whole," he said.

I didn't answer, just cried. I was broken, like he said, half of a whole.

"No," I quickly answered.

"No what?" Kris asked confused.

"No, we won't end our friendship," I answered.

"Really?" Now he was surprised.

"Aha. But..." I added.

"But?" He asked.

"But I need a break. And you and Lana probably need it as well," I finished my sentence.

"A break from what?" His voice was trembling.

"All of this that had happened a few days ago," I answered.

"I... I mean... Maybe... But, can I see you? Can we talk in person?" He asked.

"Sure. 7pm?" I asked.

"7pm it is," he said and I ended the call.

"I have time to think about everything till tomorrow," I thought. "Everything is going to be okay Adison, calm down".