Colliding With Fate

by A.E. Valdez

“An angel like you has no business tempting a devil like me. I will ruin you and not feel bad about it.” “The devil was an angel too.” She says, looking at me through her lashes, still biting that plush lip of hers.

“We don’t always have to let our walls down completely. Sometimes all we need is a little light to shine through the cracks to make a difference.”

“Alone time is necessary to recharge, but isolation when you’re struggling to cope isn’t necessarily a good thing. I know you’re aware of that. I’m not saying you have to throw a huge party, but staying close to those who you know you can trust during times of struggle is helpful.”

I watch her fall with me. In this moment, I realize she is the only person I would ever want to fall with. I know I came here because I didn’t want Lincoln, or any other guy, to have the chance to possibly know her in this way. The way that only I know her. I want this moment, and any others with her, to be only for me. With me.

Everything is right about him. He just isn’t right for me.

“I think we take everything for granted until we’ve lost it or are at risk of losing it. It’s the risk that makes us appreciate things.”

“You can be there for him and still feel everything you’re feeling. These emotions won’t go away after one therapy session or overnight. It may help to talk to him, but only you can decide what you want to do.”

“If you want to spoil me, spoil me. I’m not going to say no.”

I wasn’t really living until we started building a relationship. It’s unfortunate that I’m just now living. Don’t be like me. Live and soak up every single moment. Lean into them, even the moments that terrify you. That’s how you know you’re alive.”

“Relationships aren’t easy. I know we’re sold the idea that once you’re with someone it’s smooth sailing. No one tells you about the rough waters or storms that will undoubtedly come. But you’re not alone. You can weather the storms together.”

“Sometimes the only way to the light is through the darkness. But there will be little beacons of light along the way that will help see you through. There is a duality of dark and light. Remember, we can’t shine without the dark.”

But we kept getting pushed back into each other’s lives until we… collided with fate. You’ve made me feel worthy of love and helped me realize that I don’t have to do this alone. Thank you,” he kisses me softly, “for being my light in the darkness.”