x. Confrontation - Two Women And Two Unconverging Lines
x. Confrontation
Jay D. had a girlfriend previously, but he was not one of those college students who kept changing their girlfriends periodically, nor was he one of those who were talented in ‘scoring’ girls. Consequently, he could not figure out how exactly he could approach Jessica, nor did he take any practical steps though he met her a few times after her birthday party. Much time passed, and when he realized, it was already April. He knew that Jessica was going to graduate in two months. She was likely to leave the town shortly afterwards. This was a college town and there was really no industry, nor were there a lot of businesses. Most of graduates left here to look for job opportunities consequently. Town would be without her and that realization made him feel despair; he had another year left in college, so that year would be the year of desolation. In the midst of this, he and his friends including Jakob decided to go see the screening of students’ films; this was an annual event. He had a low expectation actually, but he had to preoccupy his mind. Agonizing days continued, and when he realized, it was already the day of the screening.
The screening was held at the main university hall, and he and his friends took seats in the center. But shortly after he took the seat, his mind went completely blank. There she was; she sat several rows down from where he sat. She did not recognize him though partly because of the angle of the light. Perhaps he was in the state of panic rather than that he lost the capacity to think or feel. Thirty minutes or so after the screening started, she stood up and walked outside. In the dark, he could not see why she suddenly decided to do that, but it was probably because she wanted to take a phone call. Or conceivably, it was because she wanted to use a restroom as it was located outside the hall. He guessed he was not being very smart, but he also went outside shortly after she left in order to catch the sight of her. And there she was. He confronted her and told her how much he liked her. This confrontation was sudden; the confession was impetuous, impromptu and impulsive. He could not remember exactly what words he used, but he was certain that he clearly conveyed his feeling. Then, coolly, she responded; she told him she appreciated that he was being straightforward. She also told him she was flattered that he liked her. But that was basically the end of all. He could not recall what words she used exactly, but she clearly told him that she had no romantic interest in him. And then, they separated.
