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.

Bettie chose to lock hers

have stayed concealed, lost in the recesses of her heart, if not

attractive men online, and why she opted for male servers to keep her company over drinks and songs, yet never genuinely gave her heart

moved past Lance, or maybe the hurt was so deep that

him to stay, but he Left anyway… He’s been

voice quiver with

so upset before,

years ago, Bettie was in

overseas, I resisted, wanting to be near him. I convinced them to let me remain. But then, out

becoming softer and more indistinct, making