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.

harbored some pain, but Bettie chose to lock hers away, presenting a brave face to the

have stayed concealed, lost in the recesses of her heart,

of attractive men online, and why she opted for

she hadn’t moved past Lance, or maybe the hurt was so deep that love seemed Like a

from the start… I wished for him to stay, but he Left anyway… He’s been gone for seven years.

voice quiver with pain was

never Looked so upset before, at least not in

Bettie was

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

and more indistinct, making it difficult for Sabrina to hear