The stranger gave a low hum of sympathy. I looked up at him, realizing for the first time that his eyes were a deep shade of lavender.
“Well, for about a year or so, I. .I acted like the perfect friend. You know, letting them cry on my shoulder. And helping them fix their relationship issues.” I paused to sniffle and wipe my red eyes. “Then. .about a few months a. .ago he proposed to her!” I screeched the last three words. The stranger nodded his head.
“That must have really crushed you huh?” He put his suprisingly warm hand on mine. I nearly pulled away, but my body woldn’t let me. “Did you go to the wedding?”
“Yes, that was just last night. She looked so beautiful, and he l. .looked so happy!” I wiped up more tears as they slid down my face.
“Where are they now?”
“Heading for New Zealand,” I sobbed. He swiftly wrapped his arm around my shoulders. I didn’t shrug him off, instead I leant in and let the tears fall. I couldn’t understand how I could find comfort in a complete stranger with purple eyes.