Scars Of A Broken Bond

He was reserved and academic; she was bold and outspoken.

No one could ever win an argument against Bettie, who had a sharp tongue

However, around Lance, she became surprisingly docile.

Elora remarked with a smirk, “It’s been ages since you’ve seen Lance, hasn’t it? Lance, there’s Bettie. Weren’t you two lovers once? Won’t you greet her?”

Lance’s unwavering gaze settled on Bettie as he approached her with deliberate steps.

The boy she remembered had grown into a poised man, with gold-framed glasses lending him an air of sophistication.

at Lance and their

glasses, his eyes held a hint

edge, “Couldn’t make it overseas, so

missing a beat, Lance retorted, “All these years and still single,

room was thick with tension as the former lovers exchanged sharp

Bettie, always with her jokes. Lance, failing

for many years, do you still have those old angry feelings towards him? Listen to me.

her fair share of admirers over the years. Are you implying nobody’s wanted her? It’s been years since your breakup. Can’t get over her, can you?

his eyes and gave Bettie

never once mentioned him to her friends over the