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.

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

wounds might have stayed concealed, lost in the recesses

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

or maybe the hurt

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 back now?” Bettie’s voice broke

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

so upset before, at

Bettie was

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

off, her words becoming softer and more indistinct, making it difficult for