Short story Madness

Spice and talk things out

Me: hey

Spiceseeker looks at me weirded out.

Me: you don't have to be all weird around me. I'm still the same person you knew two years ago

Spiceseeker : it's just weird , I thought you were dead.

Me: If I didn't know better, I think you would be happy if I still was

Spiceseeker : no I wouldn't be happy, look nicole I'm not the same guy you knew , I grew up

Spiceseeker : I know I been a douche In the past, but a lot has changed

Me: I know. I noticed the ring on your finger.

Spiceseeker : yeah , uh I actually got married not to long ago, she's away on a business trip; we didn't get a chance to have a honey moon

Me: well that's amazing , I'm really happy for you spice ; congratulations.

Spiceseeker : what about you did you meet anyone up there?

Me: mmm maybe a few , but no one really caught my eye .

We laugh

Spiceseeker : look what happened with us ...

Me: you know what spice , just leave it in the past, your married now .

Spiceseeker : I know and trust me I love my wife. But I also love you

Me: spice ...

Spiceseeker : what we had was remarkable; nicole you made me open up again , after my relationship ended with Alice , I was in a very dark place , I barely recognized myself in the mirror , and maybe , I was so harsh to you because you reminded me of Alice

Me:I get it , it's hard to forget your first love

Spiceseeker : I know, here's the thing I thought Alice was my first love , but honestly it's you. What we shared was the most realest thing I ever had in my life

I tear up

Me:the feeling is mutual

Spiceseeker : hey maybe if we both die, we can be something in the past life?

Me: don't talk so stupid spice

Spiceseeker : I know I'm just joking with ya

Me: the main thing is your happy .

Spiceseeker : oh I am . I actually been holding back from telling the others , I'm moving out soon

Me: your what?

Spiceseeker : nicole I've been living here for over five years , it's time , I'm married now and if and Zara want to start a family, we need more space

Me: yeah that's understandable. Where do you think your going to move too?

Spiceseeker : honestly I'm sick and tired of the city traffic here , so most likely it's anywhere but here

Me: are you prepared for that? To leave your friends and job behind?

Spiceseeker : I wouldn't say leaving my friends behind ,I'm just moving on ; and with finding a job , I can find a royal carting place anywhere .

Me: right

Spiceseeker : what about you? Do you plan on staying here?

Me: maybe for a little while more . I mean I have so much to catch up on with everyone .I can't believe Kay has a daughter

Spiceseeker : I know , I can't believe I also had a thing for her

Me: and Lina too

Spiceseeker : yup and R_SpaceInfinity

Me: we really did came far

Spiceseeker stares At me .

Spiceseeker : nicole I want you to be happy too

Me: I am. You don't have to worry about me. Maybe if it's in my cards I'll get married too

Spiceseeker : I hope that because anyone would be lucky to have you ; I hope you know that

Me: thank you spice

Spiceseeker and I hug and finally getting our permanent closure

Me: I'll see you around

Spiceseeker : alright see you around ;I'm going to smoke a joint now

Spiceseeker : nothing like the green

I walk away