“Whatever you said was all a lie! You have hurt me so many times that I can’t even trust you anymore!” – We had this conversation before, and I knew that I couldn't avoid it this time. She was right, as always, and I there was nothing I could do about it.
She was pissed and she had every reason to be. I didn’t want to do anything that would turn this conversation into something that I would regret. Amidst all this, I could not help but notice that it was drizzling outside and that I was wearing some incredibly old slippers. I would have asked her to go out shopping but I knew I could not divert the conversation with something so trivial as this.
I have a bad habit of staring off into space when I think. She noticed me looking away, which was not good. I immediately switched to doing damage control,
"I will try to change!" I practically screamed. All I was asking was for her to give me another chance, but the conversation was long over.
I wanted to tell her that all of it was not a lie. I just didn’t have the courage to make the decision, but she wasn't listening to me anymore. She kept walking away from me to the edge of the terrace.
I got that chill down my spine. The scene was way too familiar and I could only guess what she would do next.
"Stop!! Are you mad??" I yelled at her, which she responded with just a puzzled look. I got my chance. I ran as fast as I possibly could towards her.
My brain was actually appreciating my brisk act. It was never possible before - I never knew I was capable of doing something like this. But, I was overconfident as usual. I almost grabbed her hand, but it was too late...
The next moment I had that gushing feeling. It was all windy…
"Rotten Slippers!"
I could see myself in the reflection of mirrors of the building as I was falling.
I couldn't help but laugh at myself! Here I was thinking I made the right move just a couple of seconds before!
THUD!
