Short Story

It was a beautiful fall weekend; the sunlight shined enough to provide just the right amount of warmth to make it the perfect picnic day. I was on my way to meet my parents for the annual South Florida Police and Fire bar-b-que. I knew that there was a chance that he would be there since a good part of his family is fire fighters. I have been organizing, planning, helping, running, and attending this event ever since I can remember, and there had only been a few times that he showed up because the picnic fell on his mother’s weekend. As the time passed I thought I was in the clear, and that he was a no show. Little did I know, I was wrong. I saw him for the first time since that day. I noticed everything, his brown hair, green eyes, and tight shirt showing every muscle. The emotions I had were like a soup of feelings with the ingredients of anger, awkwardness, sadness, disappointment, and happiness. The one thing I knew for sure was that he was walking right in my direction and his eyes were on me. I quickly turned around. What do I say? How do I act? Should I be stand-offish or should I be my normal sweet self? All of these questions flooded my mind and I started to panic. It was too late I heard that familiar breathtaking voice, “Hey Beautiful.” I realized that I couldn’t have my back turned toward him forever, I had to face my fears and emotions, finally settle this. I turned back around and saw that contagious smile. I didn’t know what else to do but to wrap my arms around him. As we stood there, I heard a whisper in my ear, “I’m sorry for what I have done. I realized my mistakes and I’m getting them fixed. I never meant to hurt you my baby girl. I hope that you can forgive me. I love you Tay. But promise me something, be a part of my life forever.” I felt a tear slide down my face, and all I could say is “I do.” My heart was touched, but at the same time it was hurt. I never did want to let go of what we had, or of him. He made me feel safe, I trusted him with