One less kiss

Perspective.

Betty:

That was it, my life had fallen apart. I was so alone, living in the house Archie had bought felt wrong so I had moved into a small apartment. I had spent most nights crying after getting home from extra shifts at work, debating whether to move back home to my mothers house.

One particular night I had opened a bottle of wine and pulled out a pen and paper, deciding I would write to my old friend.

Veronica, my beautiful and kind-hearted friend. I am so sorry, I can't even begin to describe the guilt I feel about this whole situation. I don't expect you to forgive me but I just want you to know that I love you and I miss you. I called off the wedding, turns out Archie was hooking up with a singer from his band. I've tried not to dwell on it too much and it's actually proven quite difficult, living alone has been rough and I'm finding it harder to see the positive things in life. I can't decide what to do anymore; moving back home seems like the least lonely option for me now. I really hope that we can be friends again some day, you always were the greatest thing in my life. I'm sorry again V.
I will love you forever, even if we don't come together again.
I wish you all the best and hope you're doing well.

I sighed as I shoved the paper into an envelope and scribbled an address on the front. What had my life come to?

* * *

A week later I was getting home from an extra late shift at work and heading for the steps of my apartment when I saw Veronica sat with her arms wrapped around herself. "V? What are you doing it's freezing!" I yelled as I pulled my key from my pocket and ushered her inside. We pulled off our coats and I handed her a cup of coffee before we sat on my sofa.

"Thank you for the letter B... it really put things in perspective for me - life is too short to dwell on the past. I'm sorry." She stated giving me an apologetic smile. "You have nothing to be sorry for, I should have told you and I'm sorry that I didn't." I replied and she shook her head. "It's in the past now B, don't torture yourself over it. Anyway, I'm happy now - I've moved on." She smiled with a glimmer in her eyes. "Reggie?" I questioned and she nodded excitedly. "He's amazing!" She gushed and she sat and chatted about just how amazing he was.

"Have you spoken to him?" Veronica asked and and I furrowed my brow as I exchanged her coffee mug for a glass of wine. "Jughead I mean," she said and I shook my head quickly. "Is that because of me?" She asked. "No, of course not. He upset me and I just haven't been in touch since." I admitted. "Maybe you should speak to him B, I've seen the way you have looked at each other." She smirked. "What about Archie anyway? What's he doing now?" She asked after realising I wouldn't reply. "God knows, probably touring with his shit band and screwing the singer still" I scoffed and Veronica let out a laugh. "He doesn't know what he's missing - he'll regret it one day B," she smiled and I shrugged. "It doesn't matter what he does, I lost all my respect for him that day - he's out of my life completely." I added. "I'm sure love is just around the corner, or maybe a phone call away..." she teased and I threw a cushion towards her.