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

concealed, lost in the recesses of

for male servers to keep her company over drinks and songs, yet never

the hurt

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 back now?” Bettie’s voice broke amidst her

quiver with pain

Looked so upset before, at least not in

ago, Bettie

him. I convinced them to let me remain. But then, out

becoming softer and more indistinct, making it difficult for Sabrina to