A Broken Trust
806 Words
OLIVER'S POV
Oliver arrived at the city early in the morning. Instead of going home directly, he decided to stay for a while at his friend, Sam’s house, but then leave after receiving his secretary’s call.
In a quiet coffee shop on a rainy afternoon. The atmosphere is cozy, with the sound of raindrops pattering against the window. Oliver waited his secretary for their final draft of her business partner’s proposal. He told her to just send the proposal after it reviewed by their company attorney.
Oliver ordered his favorite brown coffee latte. He occasionally sip while working with his laptop peacefully in the corner.
Sofia, Oliver’s ex-wife, A woman in her early thirties, feelingful about her past decisions. She knows that Oliver her husband, still deeply hurt about her decision. She heard a while ago the convo of his husband and his secretary, then she forced Atasha to give the documents to her so that she personally send it to him. Atasha, Oliver’s secretary give the documents hesitantly but she can’t refuse.
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Sofia arrived so soon but, Oliver is to busy to notice her arrival. Sofia sits at a small table, near Oliver’s table. She nervously stirring her coffee.
Later on, Oliver noticed that someone is staring on his direction and gently lift his gaze to the nearby table. He’s so shock to see someone he want to see the least. But, he still walks in, noticing her tense expression. It’s been months and he needs to talk to her too for closure and finality of everything.
“Hey, Sofia,” he said softly. I didn’t expect to see you here.
Sofia looking up, surprised. “Oliver..I know this is unexpected. I just needed to talk to you.
Oliver sighs, “I’m not sure what we have left to say, but... I’m listening”.
Sofia taking a deep breath..”I just want to start by saying I’m so sorry for everything. Leaving you for Jake was one of the biggest mistakes of my life.”
Oliver frowned, “It’s hurt, Sofia. You walked away like it didn’t matter.”
“I know...”Sofia ashamed, “and I wish I could take it all back. I thought I wanted to be with Jake, but every day that passed without you only made me realize how wrong I was.”
Oliver deeply sigh, leaning back, crossing his arms. “Why now? What changed?”
Sofia tearing up..”I spent time reflecting on my choices, and… I realized that I was chasing something that wasn’t real. Jake was just a fleeting memory from the past, a fantasy I clung to. But you… you were my reality, my partner.”
Oliver was quiet for a moment..”And what about the love we shared? Did it mean anything to you?”
Sofia’s voice is shaky. “It meant everything. I took it for granted, and I’ve regretted it every single day. I miss us, Oliv. I miss our connection, our laughter… everything.”
Oliver looking away, hurt. “I don’t know if we can go back even to friendship after everything you’ve said and done. I almost lost my life because of you, and you come here to reconcile?
“I understand if you’re angry..Sofia pleading, you have every right to be. But if you give me a chance, I promise to show you that I’ve changed. I want to rebuild what we lost, brick by brick.”
Oliver paused and contemplating, “It’s not that simple, Sofie. Trust is broken, and it takes time to heal.”
Sofia nodded..”I know. I’m willing to put in the work. I just need you to believe that I truly regret my decisions. I want to fight for us because you’re worth it.”
Oliver looking into her eyes..”I need time to think. This isn’t something I can decide on the spot. But, i’m afraid, it’s too late.
Sofia tears falling..”I understand. Just know that I’ll be here, waiting. No matter how long it takes, I’ll wait for the chance to make things right.”
Oliver watches her, conflicted between the pain of their past and the hope of a possible future. But, he wondered why he doesn’t feel anything to her like before. Everything washes away and replaced by pain and disappointments.
Sofia continues pleading and crying for regrets. She realized how wrong she was when leaving her good husband and choose the irresponsible one. But, as he said, trust is broken like a glass and is not easy to bring it back together.
As they sit in silence, the rain continues to fall, signaling both the end of an old chapter and the potential for a new beginning. The beginning of their life with a separate ways for good.
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