“Sarah?” a voice from behind me called.
Every part of me
froze, except for my heart, which apparently had never forgotten him; that part
sped up and pounded in a not so unpleasant way.
I turned and there he was, standing less than five feet in front of
me. He was older, but then again, so was
I. The years must’ve been happy ones for him. The lines around his eyes were
the type that only came from a lifetime of smiling. He wasn’t alone, like I
was. Tucked very closely against his side was an equally happy looking woman.
Of course she was happy. She had him.
“You’re married now?”
I asked before thinking. I didn’t think he he’d ever want to settle down; that
was part of the reason I ended it.
He nodded. “Ten years
next week.”
I didn’t have a
response for that.
“Well, it was good to
see you again,” he said with a slight smile, before turning to walk away.
Again.
Ouch. I hope the old wound is completely healed (response to the tittle of the post, Melanie ;)
ReplyDeleteNow to the above scene -- Oouch --- that sounds painful, too.
Very aptly titled.
It's never good to see an Ex happier than we are.
DeleteEncounters like that are awkward, to say the least.
ReplyDeleteAt least she wasn't in hair rollers and pajamas. LOL
DeleteA great title for this post, a big ouch!
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
:)
DeleteYes, ouch. Enjoyed this!
ReplyDeleteThank you, I enjoyed hearing from you.
DeleteNot a pleasant reminder for Sarah.Bet she has lots of questions for her self and a lot of second guessing. Hope she gets her happy ending too. :-)
ReplyDeleteYes. Regret is never a good thing.
DeleteAnother ouch from me. She must have been gutted to see him again, settled down when he didn't want to settle down with her.
ReplyDeleteThat's the other side of the knife, isn't it?
DeleteOuch. That has gotta sting.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your release! Are you going to do a cover reveal? I don't have time right now to do a review for you but I could post an announcement/cover reveal if you like. (:
Thank you so much, Elise. I'll email you a copy of the cover later today.
DeleteI haven't done this, but have definitely been party to similar de-railings of intention and expectation. They can sting so.
ReplyDeleteJohn at The Bathroom Monologues
The would-ofs and could-ofs are never fun.
DeleteI think we've all been in a similar situation.
ReplyDeleteYes. :( Never fun.
DeleteBeautiful, brilliant moment captured perfectly! Loved it Melanie.
ReplyDeleteA tear rolled down her cheek. But she moved on! Beautiful. :)
ReplyDelete;)
DeleteSalt in an old wound. Love it. I feel her pain. But as to happier things: Congrats on the release of the Newstead Project!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. It feels like I've been waiting forever.
DeleteSalt in the wound indeed. Ouch.
ReplyDeleteSome wounds never heal.
DeleteReminders of love lost always hurt. Good writing!
ReplyDeleteThey always keep a place in our hearts don't they? And thank you.
DeleteEven if it's never happened to me in quite this way, it's something I can identify with.
ReplyDeleteMe, too. :(
DeleteWhat a bittersweet moment. I felt that jab.
ReplyDeleteI've been there, too. On a lesser scale, but still; painful.
DeleteThat's a tough one, for sure....
ReplyDeleteEspecially if it turns out you threw away the very thing that would make you the most happy.
DeleteOuch! That was so not nice... a déjà vu moment...
ReplyDeleteWriter In Transit
They're never fun.
DeleteThat's one of those "Oh crap" moments.
ReplyDelete:)
DeleteOuch. Great little story that hits a sore spot.
ReplyDeleteYes. No one likes to think they're replaceable.
DeleteCongratulations on your publication!
ReplyDeleteYou deserve it as your A-Z posts have shown me you have an incredible knack for writing and writing well!
Such talent!
Thank you so much! I love writing and couldn't imagine a life without it, sort of like you and your running.
DeleteOuch! What a burn! Definitely feel her pain.
ReplyDeleteA to Z Participant
Cherie Reich - Author and Surrounded by Books Reviews
"Every part of me froze, except for my heart" - what an AWESOME line. Yeah, that meeting would smart.
ReplyDeleteI think she would have been happier if he'd been alone and miserable, like her.
DeleteSo sad. I am continually amazed by how you say so much in so few words.
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