Abandonment

A guy walked up to a girl and told her how pretty she is. She was flattered, of course. Ever since, they would talk random things about each other for hours and savour each conversation they had, as it seems time is always catching up to them each day. They shared stories, big and small. But as time flies, they grew closer and closer together; only to know that somewhere between them, there is still a huge gap. A gap that is separating two souls from being united. What is this gap if they are close? Seeking an answer to that particular question requires only one thing, honesty. Indeed, honesty is the best policy. He is a friend, and so is she. Well, they both are, for now. You know, the truth is bitter but not knowing the truth is a bitterness in its own right too. One have to agree, the latter seems to be a painful indulgence. Secrets spilled, truth came out and honesty was the theme of the day. Shocked? Yes. He was not the man she thinks he is. So...what about now?

And in that solemn, dreary night he can only explain himself with high hopes that she might understand. And while other living things are well asleep, on that night itself she felt the need to make a decision, but she fell flat in the attempt. The word "abandon" is absurdly lingering in her mind. But to abandon a friend who is in deep need of a help is a crime itself, she thinks. It is easy to abandon somebody than to carry the burden with him/her. That is plain selfish.

He needs her. He would always need her. To make him feel complete and balance again. And that gap can only be closed when they accept each other for who he/she is despite any flaws one might have or wrongdoings one might have done. And so, he is waiting for time to tell how his and her story OR their story would end.

FZ