HE WAS MY FIRST LOVE

THE GIRL WHO CHANGED EVERYTHING

That evening I sat by my bedroom window replaying every conversation we shared I picked up my journal and wrote a single sentence

I think am I’m beginning to fall for him

Closing the journal,I stared out at the stars

For the first time the future felt bright

But neither of us knew that life was quietly preparing test that would change everything

Sometimes the sweetest the beginnings the hardest the endings

One day when we were studying under the old mango tree Felix hold me hands and said he hasn’t met anyone who loves books as much as you

I smiled and I’ve never met anyone who can make me laugh when I’m stressed

He chuckled I guess we re a good team

We are

For a brief moment our eyes met neither of us spoke but the silences said more than words ever could

Just then a cheerful voice interrupted us

Felix

A girl hurried towards us with confidence her long black hair dancing in the breeze she was beautiful stylish and carried herself as though she belonged wherever she went

She wrapped Felix in a quick hug

It’s been forever she exclaimed

Felix laughed lily I can’t believe it’s you

I watched them unsure of what to say

Oh Felix said turning to me Olivia this lily thompson we grew up together In the same neighborhood

Lily smiled politely and extended her hand

It’s nice to finally meet you Felix talks about you a lot

He does I asked surprised

Almost every day she replied with a grin

A strange warmth filled my heart but it disappeared just as quickly when I noticed the way lily looked at Felix there was admiration in her eyes something deeper than friendship over the next few weeks lily became part of our circle

She was kind funny and easy to like yet every time she and Felix laughed together a quiet voice inside me whispered questions I didn’t want to answer

What if he likes her

What if I’m only his friend

One Friday afternoon our literature teacher announced a group project

You all will be working in pairs he said

Before I could I say a word Felix turned to me

Partner I smiled

I was hoping you would ash

Across the room I caught lily expression it lasted only a second but I saw the disappointment she quickly masked with a smile

That evening rain poured outside as Felix and I worked on our project in the library

The light flickered and thunder rolled across the sky

I’m glad you’re my partner Felix said quietly

So am I

He looked at me for a long moment

Olivia there’s something I’ve been meaning to tell you

My hearts began to race

Before he could continue his phone Rand

He glanced at the screen and sighed

I’m sorry I have to take this

He stepped outside leaving me alone with a thousands of unanswered questions

As I watched the rain stream down the library windows I couldn’t shake the feeling that everything was about to change

Sometimes the fate waits until the perfect moment ……only to interrupt it