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

have stayed concealed, lost in the recesses

why Bettie loved scrolling through pictures 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

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

friend’s voice quiver with pain was gut-wrenching for

so upset before, at least not

ago, Bettie was in

I convinced them to let me remain. But then, out of nowhere, he chose to leave, leaving no

trailed off, her words becoming softer and more indistinct,