08.14.07
Reality Bits
Tagline: The dread of him who came later
and her reply that startled both of them.
Note: The following conversation occurred in real life and
might not be suitable for those who cannot handle forthright honesty. No animals were harmed in the making – but
humans were.
“I’m afraid I can never replace him.”
“You’re right, you can’t. No one can ever really nullify another’s
role in my life, for each person is distinct and peculiar… the same way no
one can ever take your place.”
“I fear that he will always be better than I.”
“Yes,
perhaps and perhaps not … but we have to accept and admit that there will
always be someone better than you or I, and that these same people we should
not treat as rivals but as beings that we may learn from.”
“I’m afraid you’re going to love him forever.”
A stunned
silence, and then a whisper,
“I’m afraid
so, too…”
