y#WritcoStoryPrompt120

I sit by my open window every night, letting the cold breeze blow in and add to the coldness I feel in my heart. I'm not even sure if the coldness of the breeze is as bad as the one I feel within. No matter how hard I try, it wouldn't go away. I observe the swaying trees whose beauty I never really appreciated before. The moon looks down at me and the stars twinkle. The night always give off this beautiful feel to me. Too bad that my life isn't so beautiful anymore.

Whenever I think of Dave, a warm sweet feeling blooms in my chest. But along with this comes pain and regret. Pain because I lost him and regret because I caused the loss. Fine, I was foolish and impatient but that is no excuse. I just can't justify my wrongs. Nothing can justify what I did.

I really miss Dave. I really feel his absence. He was everything for me, but I pushed my everything away. I remember the times we spent together. I remember his light kisses that gave me comfort. I remember his hugs that made me feel secure. I remember... everything.

I met Dave about a year and some months ago when I moved into town. He was the one who introduced himself to me. I remember what I first thought of him. A swindler who was out for a beautiful girl with cash. I never really gave him much attention. I never used to give people attention unless I felt they had something to offer.

Dave kept visiting me a lot, trying to know me better. I used to hate it whenever he visited. In time, I really don't know how but we became friends. Honestly, he was my only true friend. I began to crave his company. He was always so understanding, always ready to listen. He never tried to extract money from me even though he was not so financially blessed. He even got...