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.

but Bettie chose to lock hers away,

stayed concealed, lost in the

loved scrolling through pictures of attractive men online, and why she opted for male servers to keep her company

maybe the hurt was so deep

but he Left anyway… He’s

her friend’s voice quiver with pain was

so upset before, at

years ago, Bettie was in

to study overseas, I resisted, wanting to be near him. I convinced them to let me remain. But then, out of nowhere, he chose to leave, leaving no room for discussion. And even if he returned, why now? Why did

becoming softer and more indistinct, making it difficult for