I am at work, on a normal Wednesday and guess who walks in. Denny, but he is alone. He sits in a booth in the corner. It isn't very busy and he is in my section. I take a deep breath and walk over. He looks up at me and nods to the seat across from him. I slide into the booth.
"I heard what happened." He says.
I just nod. Where was this going? Random thoughts fly through my head. Does he want me to become the house slut? That would be fitting. He just stares at me for a little while.
"Tell me." He says softly.
"Tell you what?" I say.
"Tell me everything. That is what hurt you, changed you. I see past that, I see what you were. Tell me about the thing that changed you." He says.
I stare at him. What an interesting person. That strange line runs through my head. I look over at the counter. Sally is motioning for me to stay and is making hand gestures like she will cover the floor. I look back at him. He shows no emotion, he is just looking at me with what looks like indifference. I figure what the hell and tell him my story.
I tell him everything, from the birthday party all the way through Easter and then everything up to now. He sits patiently and lets me talk. He doesn't stop me or even ask any questions. I finish and look at him for a reaction. There is none. He reaches out and takes my hands.
"I believe you..." He paused. "And I am so sorry for how I treated you. That was not what you needed. I hope you can forgive me one day." He says and stands up. He still has my left hand in his and he pulls it to his mouth and kisses it.
"Goodbye Taylor." He says and walks out.
