Eight years ago, I fell in love with my friend. I didn't realize it till much later, and then I was too scared to say anything, for fear of ruining our friendship. Time passed, we grew apart, but still kept in touch. On a trip to Paris however, ever...
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[ Fall 2016. I'm in Paris for the first time-it's thrilling. I stroll along the Eiffel Tower at dusk, taking in the beauty of the evening. Suddenly, the lights come on and the tower sparkles to life. There's a collective gasp, and then laughter and applause. Even though I am alone, I can feel the love and romance vibrating in the air. It affects me too. I take a deep breath and slowly exhale. I'm going to do it. I'm going to confess. It's time to tell Him how I feel.]
(texting)
Me: "Hey, I'm fine thanks. How are you? Paris is wonderful. It's like this city was made just for me :)"
Him: "I know. Imagine me there :D Or us having a balcony moment, like we used to remember? Paris is just made for that."
Me: "Haha..Yeah.. I remember."
(I hesitate...deep breath in. deep breath out.)
Me: "S...You know I like you right?"
Him: (......)
Me: " I do.
I like you.
I really like you. More-than-a-friend kind of like you. I just never got a chance to say it before, that's all."
Him: (.......)
Me: "I'll catch you later S...Good night."
There.
They were out. The words that I had kept to myself for almost 8 years...they were finally out.
