Scars Of A Broken Bond

In all their years of friendship, Sabrina had never seen Bettie shed tears so profoundly.

Through her tears, Bettie whispered, “Why did he return? After Leaving so decisively, why come back?”

Sabrina remained silent, letting her speak.

It was clear that running into Lance tonight had resurrected painful memories from years past.

For the three years Sabrina had known Bettie, Lance’s name had never crossed their conversations, as if he was a stranger.

Bettie had always been the embodiment of joy, energy, and optimism every time they met over the past few years.

pain, but Bettie chose to lock hers

the recesses of her heart,

why she opted for male servers to keep

maybe the hurt was so

the past… I was so patient, and so understanding from the start… I wished for him to stay, but he Left anyway… He’s been gone for seven years. Why did he come

voice quiver with pain was

Looked so upset before, at least not in her

years ago, Bettie was in

Even when my family wished for me to study overseas, I resisted, wanting to be near him. I convinced them to let me remain. But then, out

trailed off, her words becoming softer and more indistinct, making