The Ex (to See) By Phil Pretheroe

As she walked in he didn't know what to do, should he be mad or happy or somewhere in between? The love of the life so far greets him with a smile, a kiss and a hug. It's been so long that all the resentment lies cold as a rare touch of happiness warmly returns and a smile is mirrored back. Months had passed; in fact it felt like years. The last time he saw those eyes was through double glazed tears, now it's different. As they talk the doubt creeps in, old instincts return,

as he feels the clasp of her fingers he looks into her eyes, guilt washes over as the thought of the current girl hits. But gone is the look of mutual love and understanding, gone is the look of a future of excitement and happiness. Is it too late? He can't help the thought as he looks into her eyes - how can someone look so different and so exactly the same?

Copyright ©2009  Phil Pretheroe

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