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It had been too long since they last saw each other and Therese was surprised at her own calmness as she slowly strolled down the unfamiliar sidewalk.
College was another planet, another life. They swore they would always be together, friends to the end, but it was not to be. Mel wanted the picture perfect life with with the Norman Rockwell house and kids while Therese needed the urgency only a large city could give. Now, as she took in the scenes of this small eastern city, she questioned her own choices. People looked different, they looked happy and real.
Bricks rose and sunk with the growth of old Sycamores. It was a warm spring day and the remnants of winters past were evident in the few decaying leaves in the wet gutters. She took in the scent deeply; the West Coast has no such sweet smell.
A woman came into view and Therese recognized her by her gait. The long flowing hair was replaced by a 'practical' short cut and the shape that she'd envied so much was replaced by years of not caring, but the smile was the same, the walk one of a still content and aware woman of younger years.
"I've missed you so much!" Mel exclaimed as she wrapped her arms around her long lost friend. She linked her arm into Therese's and they turned to head for a leisurely lunch. "I've missed you too", she softly responded.
Therese switched her cane to her other hand and took a deep breath. College was a lifetime ago......
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Don't blame me. I didn't vote for either of'em.
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