Thursday, August 05, 2010

The Office

What did I do wrong?
Where did things take such a turn that now you suddenly can’t bear to look me in the eye?
It wasn’t very long ago that our every meeting was sweet relief. I’d make time everyday to come see you and our moments spent together seemed almost too short. But yesterday, for the first time, it was as if you couldn’t even see me.

I stood before you, head bowed in modest sincerity. And you dismissed me. No words were needed; it was as though our worlds were no longer the same. As though I had ceased to exist, the way you looked right through me in an unblinking stare.
Did I deserve this? Had I been unkind or unfaithful in any way? You weren’t the only one there y’know, but whenever I entered the room somehow my eyes always drifted only to you. I couldn’t ever not come over to you. So what happened to you? When did we stop understanding each other? I wish you’d given me a sign… something I could’ve seen and known then that things between us were about to change. I could’ve done something about it. I could’ve helped you. I could’ve helped myself.

But in an instant you’ve shown me your true nature. I don’t think we can continue what we started. You’re just not who I thought you were… instead, fickle, hateful and unrepentant are what I see now. Were you just baiting me? Lulling me into a false sense of security before turning on me? Have there been others before me? Now that I think of it, there probably were. This is a big place. Those poor suckers.
Well, if nothing else, at least we all know better now.
The worst part is that I’m still going to have to see you everyday, and then look away knowing that you wouldn’t have changed. In fact, you probably aren’t even expecting me to come back, but before the end, I have to know the reason. I can’t believe that it’s just in your nature to suddenly behave in such a way.

So why then, urinal #3, did you auto-flush on me before I was done?!


Mr. Big – To Be With You
Bon Jovi – Janie Don’t Take Your Love To Town

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

why "The Office" ?

Björn said...

You didn't wonder about the titles of any of my earlier posts? The Office was apt for this one anyway. I don't have auto-flushing toilets at home :)

Siddarth said...

Good wit and humour here!

ADITYA said...

how do u know who anonymous is... and why do u reply to it

Björn said...

Aditya, two words for you:
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