111: Conflicted Feelings

A V E L I N A

I saw a car parked as I drove into the front porch of my house. I didn't need anyone to tell me whose it was. It was Christian's car.

I parked my car next to his, turned off the engine and stepped out. Christian was in a casual outfit, a dark blue polo and a washed light blue jean. He had on a face cap too.

I stood in front of him with a slight smile, "Hi." I said, unsure of the mood he came in.

"I'm sorry about the other day." He said and I shook my head.

"No, I'm sorry. I should be the one apologizing to you. I can't imagine the humiliation I put you through. It wasn't intentional, Chris."

"I know, I know. It isn't easy to get over your ex who you once loved. I guess I was expecting better from you but I still can't judge you. People make mistakes. Which is why I came back. I like you, Avelina. From the moment I saw you walking aimlessly on the street, I knew I was interested in you. But you had an aura of a broken woman. One who's lost her purpose. Then, I saw you an