It was the first day of Spring when we first met
At a park bench while I was resting and running out of breath
You introduced yourself to me with an approachable smile
You made me feel comfortable as we talked for a while
Starting then, we would meet every morning to jog
You in your sweatpants and a v-neck shirt but still looking so attractive
I thought it was only infatuation in the first few months
But I realized that there was something more every time I snatch a glance
It was awkward but I still continued to meet you every morning
Until one day, it became obvious and you asked me that question without hesitating
"Hey, are you starting to like me? Why are you so awkward?"
I don't know what to answer so I ran as fast as I can, flustered
Days passed, I didn't jog anymore in the fear of crossing paths with you
But then one morning, you texted me "I'm at your front door. Let's jog and talk too"
I went outside still feeling ashamed of what had happened
But you acted so naturally, not allowing the conversation to be filled with awkwardness
We reached the park and there you stopped talking
Faced me with the most sincere eyes I've ever seen, spoke the most unthinkable words I could ever imagine
Abruptly, you hugged me and told me with a nervous voice
"I...just want to have you. I love you" while meeting my pace
I was speechless, filled with joy, the time seemed to stop
It was the most memorable thing that has ever happened in my life
As I hugged you back and spoke the words "I love you"
It seemed that I found the other owner of the red string that I hold on to
Here we are now, going strong on our second anniversary
Balloons, flowers, pictures of us and even a promise ring for our very own eternity
A dance underneath the moonlight which made the night more special
Remembering our moments together, stating our dreams and promises for our future
You drove me home that night, safe and sound
But as you were going home, something seemed off and unusual
I was bothered for I can't contact you that's why I called your mother
She picked up the phone while sobbing as she answered
"He's been confined here in the hospital because of a car accident. Please go see him."
I fell on the ground, on my knees as she told me
A cold wind blew as my tears started to fall
My love, stay strong, you cannot leave me alone
I rushed out to the hospital, praying hardly that you'll be okay
Seeing you lying in bed just makes me feel weak and not okay
I've cried out to every doctor going out of your room
To save you from your situation, to let them give you back to me very soon
Weeks have passed and a good news came
"He's awake" the doctor exclaimed as he walked our way
I rushed towards you with tears and a calm smile
You asked me "Who are you?" looking confused and ratified
Tears started to fall as I introduced myself to you
Why can't you remember everything that we've been through?
What hurts most is the fact that what you only remember
Is the memory of your past, the girl you should've forgotten because we're already together
You set my hand aside, not even looking in my eyes
You're looking for that girl who is existing no more in your life
I went home flabbergasted, still unable to process what just happened
It felt like I was dying from that very moment
I kept crying on my bed while holding our promise ring
Why can't you remember even just one thing?
You're so unfair, you left me with you as my life
While you go on, not even knowing my existence in your life
You left me alone, remembering every moment we've been together
All the happy, sad, and even our hardships together
The promises you told seemed to be already broken
As you went on without me, even the memories you didn't take them
Now, still, I can't seem to move on
My lifelong dream man being in the arms of another person
I must have been mistaken to think of you as my destiny, my forever
Maybe you're just not my red string's end owner
