Some wounds don't bleed.
They hum low and steady, like a song only you can hear.
After the second sighting at Franklin Park, something in me shifted.
He didn't speak, just nodded and Just walked away.
And somehow, that silent dismissal hurt more than if he had stood there and cursed me.
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It's easy to argue with words but silence?
Silence makes you the enemy of your own heart.
The city moved on like nothing happened like they assumed.The headlines cooled, the noise faded.
But inside me, the fire had only just begun.
One evening, I received a message Simple Sharp.
Franklin Park. 8PM. Don't be late.
It was Dawn Bill.
My chest expanded like a balloon I almost screamed was this real?
When I thought all hope was buried under shame and silence here it was, rising like smoke again. I wasn't going to miss this. Not this time.
I decided I would go and I would be honest, raw and no filters. I promise to pour out everything in me not taking chances again.
I kept playing one of my favourite songs on repeat Something in the water music 🎶 🎵
The whole house felt my joy. My siblings sideeyed me like I had won a secret lottery.
I kept checking the time like I was the official timekeeper of destiny. But time? Time dragged like it was punishing me.
8PM.
I arrived at Franklin Park.
He was already there.Waiting,I froze.
For a few long seconds, we just stared at each other no smiles, no greetings. Just silence thick enough to cut through. He looked at me like I was something he couldn't figure out.
And I looked at him like I was finally facing the reason for all my sleepless nights.
I decided to break the ice.
Hello, I said, trying not to sound like my heart was tap dancing in my chest.
He replied coldly, still staring... Hey!
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I wish I could crawl into his thoughts and read every line.
What was he thinking?
Hey, little woman,he said suddenly. How are you doing?
The words caught me off guard. My chest did a small flip.
Cat got your tongue? he teased. Not like you. Not after the way you handled things during Founders' Day. That fire I saw it. I felt it. Honestly, I was impressed.
He paused, searching my face. So tell me what made you give me your number? Because I don't believe it was just my speech.
This time, I didn't wait no hiding, no pride,no backup plan. Just heart and truth.
Dawn… I love you, I said, my voice steady even though I was melting inside.
I've loved you from afar. I gave you my number because I wanted to do the impossible for once. I've loved you in silence quietly, painfully, deeply.
Not because I was afraid of you, but because I didn't know if I'd ever matter enough to you.
But it's heavy now. Carrying these feelings alone. Smiling like nothing's there when my heart is screaming your name.
I don't know what you'll do with this. Maybe nothing.
But I had to tell you, I want you, genuinely and honestly. Not just to look at you from afar anymore.
So if there's even a small space in your heart for someone like me I'm here.
And I'm choosing not to hide anymore
He was speechless,stunned.
Eyes locked on me like I had just changed his name.
Then, slowly, he spoke.
Hey… Luna, are you dreaming?" he said. What makes you think I'll reproach?
I didn't respond.
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Say something, Luna! Gosh. You're doing it again.
He exhaled I think I like you enough to call you mine. There's something about you that pulls me in. I'd like to date you.
He glanced at his wristwatch.
Goodbye, he said softly, and just like that he walked away.
WHAT?!
Just goodbye? Nothing else?
I was mad, disappointed, confused. I had hoped for more. I wanted him to tell me how he loves me from afar and noticed me.
A hug, A smile, At least eye contact with closure.
But instead, he walked off like I had just handed him a note, not a piece of my soul
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Luna, breathe, be grateful.The goddess of love, Venus, has worked in your favour. Don't mess it up with overthinking.
I went home that night with my heart bursting.
I had said it,I had lived it.
And somehow, I was now Dawn Bill's woman.
Even if he didn't say it like a prince in a movie, even if the goodbye felt like a full stop when I wanted a comma
It still mattered.
And for now that was enough.