Coincidence By The River

Sitting there that sunny morning, in the garden, in front of the river, she had all those memories passing by her mind. She smiled when he came across her mind.

A ball standing at her feet interrupted her thoughts. Raising her eyes, she saw a kid standing few steps away waiting for her to throw him the ball. He's such a cute kid! He looks so handsome. 

She held the ball and smiled at him. He stepped two steps towards her. She handed him the ball and he stretched his arms to take it. His soft tiny hand touched hers. She felt like she knew him...for years. He took the ball and ran. Looking towards him after, she saw he was hanging on to his father's leg. She turned pale. It's hard to believe it's him. As if he jumped out of her thoughts to the reality!

She hurried carefully towards the bushes. She didn't know why she was trying to hide. It was an instant response that she did not think of. He didn't see her as he walked with his kid by the bench she was sitting on. He had the same beautiful smile that was on his face years ago, when they were together. Few steps back, was a lady following with another kid.

She stayed in the shadow and he didn't feel her presence. She looked down at the mud hoping he could see her footprints. Surprisingly, her footprints were washed away!

She kept her eyes on him as he goes far away with his family. A tear fell off her eye.

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