Random Musings - Page 2

Nick contemplated on the chain of events over the previous few months that had finally led to the apparent end of his friendship with Ann. Looking back on the days when he did not even know her, before he had even met her, Nick remembers having sensed a strange connection with her. He reminisced on the events that led to a gradual, yet reassuring bond of friendship between them (or, so he thought). How it had all come to this, perhaps a matter of conjecture, or a whimsical twist of fate, one would have to go back to the very beginning, and analyze the circumstances right from the time Nick first felt a connection with Ann, before he had even met her.

Twilight was peeking around the corner as Nick sat at his desk, musing over his friendship with Ann. Spring was only a month away as Nick pondered over the past year. He fondly recalled the spring of 2000 when he had landed his job at Eastland Corp, and life had seemed to move along just fine. As for the events of the preceding few months he wondered if he had not perhaps misjudged the actions of one of the most intriguing individuals he had ever encountered.

Or, was he merely confused at the mixed signals he had been receiving from her? He remembered fondly the days when he would have stimulating conversations with Ann. Her refreshing ideas and sense of humor had always fascinated him and captured his fancy. However, lately, he had noticed, things had not been going too well, and he wondered if he had not been too insensitive in his behavior with her. As he started to write, just the thought of losing Ann’s friendship sent shivers down his spine.

...to be continued