It's not something he wants to hear. And it does sting. All the normal insecurity questions slink in.
Is he a replacement? A place holder for a love she's never going to stop pining over? And if he does come back...then what happens to them?
But, he thinks of Maya. If she came up to him tomorrow and asked him out, what would he do? He'd politely turn her down, and ask if they could remain friends. Did he still care for her?
Yes. Quite a lot. But he wouldn't hurt Verity over it. Not after he'd waited for years, doing nothing. Just because he'd moved on didn't mean he cared for her any less.
"I think I understand." Is what the officer finally says. And he's not lying.
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Date: 2015-10-01 01:16 am (UTC)Is he a replacement? A place holder for a love she's never going to stop pining over? And if he does come back...then what happens to them?
But, he thinks of Maya. If she came up to him tomorrow and asked him out, what would he do? He'd politely turn her down, and ask if they could remain friends. Did he still care for her?
Yes. Quite a lot. But he wouldn't hurt Verity over it. Not after he'd waited for years, doing nothing. Just because he'd moved on didn't mean he cared for her any less.
"I think I understand." Is what the officer finally says. And he's not lying.