She waited and waited with her fingers on the window pane and face of anxiety meeting its match. There was nothing there to have fear nor was there drama powerful enough for all to come to her and let her rule.
She was all too different she had the face of a model and the body of an addict. That is what the magazine article said. She would sprint to catch her people, she wrestled her schedule to find time for them. Begging for others to stay and could never be strong to let go.
This is who she had, this is what they wanted, she had no choice but to keep them, she had to pretend all along.
She stared out the window pane she got frustrated as she stormed to the table with coffee pouring and tea from the kettle. She poured herself a cup, and as the drink burned her mouth, she remembered the pain that felt too relevant as nobody was there.
They were not who she had, she lied for so long that she was no fool. The fire in her throat was the transparence of voicemails asking when they could come back. She put all her time and effort into those who did not care for her, and never took time to nod at the ones who actually did.
Years passed, many were renamed and overlooked, no wrists were grabbed, no one was getting on their knees. She let them do their thing and never took space for granted.
The tea was gone from the mug, her throat felt better. Nobody came, was the perfect time to smash the mug in order to see where her days of being credulous were to end in pieces.
She had tea alone and as she picked up the pieces on the floor, every shattered glass thrown away was like letting go of anyone who abused, assaulted, or lied.
She just couldn’t be credulous anymore. It was time to tell herself the truth and believe something other than fantasy. Though no one was at the party, it was worth telling the truth in the end. Something finally felt right.
Listen to your heart. Don't let others use or fool you. Don't be afraid of moving on. If you are with the wrong people and desperate to find the right ones, it is never too late. Go.