So I Thought It Was You 2 (the black anonymous)

Life went on for me for the next two years. God knows how intricate it was for me to survive without seeing a hint of Dan. Everyday, I continue to blame myself for allowing such important part of my story to slip through. And everyday, I permit myself to cry for the seconds, minutes and hours lost for a fairytale of Dan and Charley. If only I could turn back the moment he asked me to come, but regrets only made it harder for me to move on. Each morning when I face the horizon, I realize that Dan is the only man who has ever allowed me to feel this way. Each night when I stare at the stars, I faithfully pray for him to come back.
“Oh God! Send me back the man I love. And I swear in a lifetime, I’ll never let him go.”

And as if God has unwearyingly listened to my prayers…
“Charley, two years have passed yet you still never fail to surprise me with your looks.”
“My, is that you Dan?”
I ascended teary-eyed and held the man I missed in my arms.
“God, I missed you.”
“I missed you too Charley.”
“Why? You suddenly disappeared. You never said anything to me or even left a note or something.”
“Hey Charley, breathe okay?”
“Hi. You must be Charley?” I heard an unfamiliar voice. This made me unwrap my arms around him and discern the girl behind Dan.
“Oh hi!”
“Dan, you didn’t tell earlier you got company. It’s so nice to see you.”
I beamed lightly to give her a smooth countenance.
“Dan, you didn’t tell me you had a sister.”
Dan fell soundless for some time.
“Hi Charley. My name is Rachelle. I’m Dan’s girlfriend.”
No other words came out from me but…
“Of course, you’re Dan’s girl friend. I’m sorry about that.”
“No it’s okay. It’s kinda cute though every time they mistake me as his sister.”
“Yeah, I noticed.”
“I’m sorry we couldn’t stay longer Charley. Rachelle still needs to check in.”
“Yes, no worries.”
“Do you need a ride?”
“No thanks Charley. We brought a lift.” Rachel said with a smile.
“I’ll just ring you Charley.”
“Okay Dan.”

Tears fell from my eyes as he drifted from my sight. I could never explain how I felt. Dan, he never knew that I loved him and he’ll never know that I love him still especially now that Rachelle’s already part of the picture.
I went home with a heart broken because of a past that I could never let go.
11:45 p.m. my phone rang.
I raised myself and answered…
“Hello?”
“Charley, can I see you tonight?”
“Is this Dan?”
“Seems like you’ve already forgotten my voice.”
“Yeah, it’s been like forever since you went away Dan.”
“So can I see you tonight? Just this time Charley.”
“Yes. I’ll be there.”

The stars were shining romantically that night. I don’t know if they were there to conspire with me or just watch Dan break my heart again.

“Charley.”
Dan moved and gave me a kiss.
“I missed you so much.”
Then again, my tears allowed themselves to fall.
“You, you hurt me much when you left. You know that?”
He held my hand and started looking at the stars.
“Charley, what happened?”
“What do you mean with what happened Dan?”
“I mean, why was there never us?”
“I don’t know. I don’t really know about that. Well, maybe because you and I are not meant for now.”
“If that’s the case, then I fancy what would be our future.”
“Hmmm..I can’t really tell. It’s your fault. You did not wait for me.”
“I’m sorry Charley. You…you just kept me waiting for too long…”
“Do you love her?”
“Yes, I guess so.”
“I see.”
I rose from his side. I never would want him to see tears slowly flowing from my eyes. It’s killing me. God Dan! If you only knew how I fervently pleaded for fate and love to connive and make things work for both of us.
But you haven’t waited. You…just when I thought you were the one; you suddenly changed your mind.
“Charley wait.”
“I just want you to know that if this world gives me another chance to have you, I’d take it. But maybe right now is not just for us.”
“Yes.” I answered.
“Maybe not now, not tomorrow, not forever Dan. Maybe God knows that you and I won’t work. But still, I am thankful because loving you has been one of the greatest stories in my life.”
“Goodbye Dan.”
I gazed at the stars again and breathed.
“Nice ending you have here.”
I left, smiling.

The End.