Yesterday's Apology Expired
Kelly and I had been in a long-distance relationship for three years. After working overtime for a month to make time so I could see her, she could not be reached.
I waited alone in that unfamiliar place for ten whole hours before I finally got a reply from her.
My best friend, Hayden, called me and said gleefully, "Zachary, surprise! I've already explored Stranton for you. It's amazing. Kelly is a great tour guide!"
He excitedly shared his experiences, as if he had not noticed the 30 missed calls I left on Kelly's phone.
I listened quietly until he mentioned feeling cold.
Kelly took the phone and said bluntly, "I'll take him back to the hotel first. Give us a minute."
After she finished speaking, I asked, "Do you know how long I've been waiting?"
Kelly paused, her tone turning cold.
"He's your friend. Are you really going to make a fuss out of this?"
The blatant rebuke completely extinguished my desire to reply.
After hanging up, my ride back to Jazzville arrived.
The driver glanced at me and could not help but say, "Young man, it's the middle of the night. This area is quite dangerous. What urgent matter kept you waiting until now?"
Looking at my shoes, which had been soaked by the snow, I softly replied, "It was urgent at the time."
Then, I smiled and continued, "But not anymore."