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excerpts from a short story |
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| She lie there motionless. Her tears were
trickling down her face like the raindrops cascading her large bedroom
window. She hadn't slept well. A month had passed since they
parted. It seemed like an eternity. She thought that by now
he would have called just to say 'hello'.
She closed her eyes and hugged one of her pillows as she tossed her head from side to side in anguish. It seemed like a dream - or better still - a nightmare! She hadn't seen it coming. Their relationship was going along so smoothly. It had been a glorious year. They had shared so many intimate moments and talked about their future together. And now . . . she choked on the words left unspoken. This could be your story. Girl meets boy and falls in love. He is her hero . . . her long awaited knight. Her star-filled eyes see only the potential of their love story - she never considers the possible pitfalls. She is in love and quite vulnerable. Many times the breakup occurs around the holidays which makes it even more hurtful and traumatic. There are reasons for this. Either one or both of them may have unexpectedly brought a great deal of emotional baggage into the relationship that had accumulated from past involvements. The current 'beloved' may do or say something that inadvertently triggers a hurtful memory. Then - the defensive walls come tumbling down! The present situation assumes an unrealistic crisis. It may be prudent not to overreact and think first about the repercussions. Many times, the misunderstanding can be smoothed over with patience and honest communication. How real is your love? Did you put your 'beloved' on a pedestal waiting for him to fall off? Think about any of your own personality traits you may have projected onto him. Then, if you decide the misunderstanding wasn't so terrible . . . reach out and make the first gesture. If he is unreceptive, you will realize he isn't worth your pain and move on!
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