Thursday, April 12, 2007

the sweet smell of nostalgia

In the journey of life I met a lot of people, some that I grew very fond of and promised to stay in touch with. I look back and I try to figure out which one I hate more - that I didnt stay in touch with those precious souls or that I made promises I probably knew I couldn't keep.

And yet, once in a while, something happens that puts your faith back in it all. A friend that I had lost - thanks to the insecurity of a woman who liked him. But can I blame this woman for she was a good friend too and maybe that is why I chose to look at it from her point of view. Inspite of that couldn't stay in touch with her. And him? Never got the chance to say what happened, lost touch, and the sad part was that our last conversation was not one of our best ones. Time went by and both had become friends I had valued and lost - yet today after years I happened to get back in touch with him. Situations explained, misunderstanding resolved and the cloud has cleared after so many years. The thing that irritates me most is that the woman who was behind it all is no longer a great part of his life. I would like to ask her if it was worth ruining a good friendship?

2 comments:

Maya said...

That was neat and I understand exactly what you feel... you sound angrier at the female than happy to have got misunderstandings cleared... But who am I to say that - cos I am sure I would react the same way if the end were the same for me - Unfortunately or fortunately they are still together though I dont know if she stays with him to keep me away from him.... But no matter what; in the eyes of the world she is always his wife and I can only be the other woman...

The Dreamer said...

I know what u mean Maya - such are the ironies of life isnt it? Mine was totally platonic which is probably why I get more mad at her - coz she always knew I was no threat and I helped her out when she wanted to tell him about her feelings for him. then why play games like this with me? some answers are never answered are they?