When I met her, she stood out from the crowd.  Her tall frame caught my eye, then I noticed her innocent looking face and the fact that she looked unbothered yet present enough to know what was happening.  That would be a day of many firsts. The first time they would out rightly objectify her, the first time she would question herself, the first time she would experience emotions she had no idea existed in her….

Right now, you cannot miss the difference four years have had on her. Physically- have you seen how intimidating her eyes are? Devoid of shyness. 18-year-old her could never. Emotionally- She is finally securely attached. Spiritually- She just experienced her awakening. Psychologically- She is one of those people who always have something to teach you.

What if someone had told her that he’ll leave and she’ll be fine. That what is meant for her will never miss her. That they are not as perfect as they look. That they do not care about her life as much as she would assume they do. That she will learn many things that will unfortunately leave her confused and uncertain. That she will unknowingly put herself in trouble and embarrass herself.

Fortunately, at the end things would make sense. The different emotions, she would feel through the years would turn her into a better being. She would turn into a person who is important at certain tables. She would love to hate life and that would be the biggest paradox of her existence.

You mean those have been four years?