Bittersweet Truth

by J.B. Williams

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Brian’s face must have given away his expression because she began to nurture him. ‘It’s OK’ ‘You’ll make a girl happy someday’ but he was still in shock. It felt like somebody pushed his heart further into his chest-mid beat. He could have shed a tear. Danielle tried to hug him but he pushed himself back. He had to go.

Brian walked out of the apartment, abnormally calm. As he progressed to the park, he felt a chill inside. Then a shudder. Before he could realize it, tears flowed. It hit him: this friendship is over. He will never have the one thing he always wanted, more than anything else: her love. She will never look past what she thought Brian was, and she will never forgive this moment. It’s worse than hitting a woman, to be in love with one who does not love you. He was pleading to Juliet whilst she is making love to Iago. This is why women and men cannot ever be friends.

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  1. Bittersweet Truth

    thebetweenspace's Buddy Icon thebetweenspace

    Posted about 1 month ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I like the description of initial abnormal calmness giving way to chills and tears. I think in moments like that the relief is almost a rush, but then you realize exactly what you lost.

  2. Bittersweet Truth

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted about 1 month ago

    The fear lurking in the corner of every male “friend”s mind. Juliet and Iago? Mixing plays to make a metaphor, I guess is okay.

  3. Bittersweet Truth

    J.B. Williams' Buddy Icon J.B. Williams

    Posted about 1 month ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Well, if we remember what type of person Iago was, what type of person Juliet was, and what women say they want most in “stale” relationships, it should make sense.

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