Sarah had been delaying in sending a reply to the email her ex had sent her in which he had removed his frustration. Finally, one day, she sat in front of her laptop and began writing her reply. As she hit send on her fiery response, she felt satisfied. Afterall, this email was due since long time. She too had poured out all her pent-up frustration in her reply. Hours passed. She began to feel whether she went too far this time.

Her heart raced when a reply popped up in her inbox. She was mentally prepared for a war of angry words and abusive language to be thrown at her but was stunned to find a heartfelt apology instead. This unexpected words of remorse melted her and suddenly the weight of guilt she was carrying had been lifted. She realised, sometimes, all it takes is a simple reply to heal old wounds.

© Sunita Pathania

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