A Conversation

‘’Hey! Long time no see.’’

‘’Yeah.’’

‘’You seem a little glum.''

''What do you expect?''

‘’A friendly greeting might have been great.’’

‘’What do you want?’’

‘’Miss me?’’

‘’What?’’

‘’Do you miss me?’’

‘’I ...’’

‘’Why are you glancing around?’’

‘’Leave me alone.’’

‘’Oh! You don’t want to be seen talking to me.’’

‘’Does that surprise you?’’

‘’How rude.’’

‘’You need to go.’’

‘’You wanted me, so here I am.’’

‘’That’s not true.’’

‘’You invited me.’’

‘’No!’’

‘’You can deny all you want, but that’s the truth.’’

‘’I want no trouble.’’

‘’I am not here to get you in trouble.’’

‘’Really?’’

‘’Trust me.’’

‘’I don’t.’’

‘’Why not.’’

‘’Why should I?’’

‘’Because I care about you.’’

‘’Go away.’’

‘’Why would I do that?’’

‘’Tomorrow’s a big day.’’

‘’I know.’’

‘’I just don’t want you around.’’

‘’Why?’’

‘’I don’t need you to confuse me.’’

‘’That is never my intention.’’

‘’You’re always vocal.’’

‘’Just trying to protect you.’’

‘’I am fine without you.’’

‘’Are you?’’

‘’Yes.’’

‘’You sure about that?’’

‘’Things have been going well for me.’’

‘’Liar.’’

‘’Everything is perfect.’’

‘’Are you happy?’’

‘’What?’’

‘’Are you happy?’’

‘’Happiness is just an emotion that happens in fleeting moments.’’

‘’It’s a simple yes or no question. Are you happy?’’

‘’Leave me alone’’

‘’Fine. Are you content with your life?’’

‘’I don’t have to answer your questions.’’

‘’Why not?’’

‘’I don’t owe you an explanation.’’

‘’Yes, you do.’’

‘’No. I don’t.''

‘’These are simple questions.’’

‘’Leave.’’

‘’You’re a coward.’’

‘’I don’t want to waste my time talking to you.’’

‘’You don’t have a choice.’’

‘’I do.’’

‘’No. You don’t.''

‘’I don’t want you around.’’

‘’I am not going anywhere. You are not my boss.’’

‘’Maybe I am your boss.’’

‘’Nope.’’

‘’I can control you.’’

‘’Don’t think so.’’

‘’Listen, I ...’’

‘’Lalalalalal lalalala.’’

‘’I am ...’’

‘’Oh lala lalalala laaaaaaa.’’

‘’Shut up. You’re too loud.’’

‘’Am I? Sorry. Didn’t mean to.’’

‘’I hate you.’’

‘’No. You don’t.’’

‘’I don’t want you in my life.’’

‘’You can’t survive without me.’’

‘’I can.’’

‘’Then why did you get me involved?’’

‘’I didn’t.’’

‘’You’re the reason I’m here.’’

‘’That’s not true’’

‘’You can keep on denying it but that’s the fact.’’

‘’Fine. I did want you around.''

‘’Finally!’’

‘’I wasn’t thinking straight.’’

‘’You knew what you were doing.’’

‘’I thought I needed you, but I don’t anymore. So, scram!’’

‘’You don’t get to tell what to do.’’

‘’Listen ...’’

‘’I am back and I am in control now.’’

‘’Look, I made a mistake.’’

‘’Am I a mistake to you?’’

‘’I don’t know.’’

‘’You’re different now.’’

‘’I am not.’’

‘’What did she do to you?’’

‘’Don’t bring her into this.’’

‘’You’ve changed because of her.’’

‘’It has nothing to do with her.’’

‘’Things went downhill after she showed up.’’

‘’That’s not true.’’

‘’I stuck by you, and then poof, you were done with me.’’

‘’I moved on.’’

‘’You dumped me the second she came into your life.’’

‘’I just didn’t need you.’’

‘’You betrayed me.’’

‘’I had to move on. You ...’’

‘’I am what?’’

‘’Woah, why are you getting all heated?''

''You messed me over.''

''Calm down.’’

''You suppress me.’’

‘’I had to. I didn’t have a choice.’’

‘’Yes, you did. You choose her instead of me. Why?’’

‘’She is good for me.’’

‘’What about me?’’

‘’I am sorry. Our life together isn’t possible.’’

‘’Why am I here then?’’

‘’I honestly don’t know.’’

‘’You called, I came.’’

‘’I know. Maybe I am lonely. Maybe I miss you. I am not sure.’’

‘’I am here for you.’’

‘’No, it’s a mistake.’’

‘’Wait, you’re really going to marry that snob?’’

‘’She is a wonderful person and I am in love.’’

‘’Are you sure about that?’’

‘’Yes, she is great.’’

‘’Not asking about that.’’

‘’Then what?''

‘’Are you in love with her?’’

‘’Yes.’’

‘’Are you sure?’’

‘’Yes.’’

‘’She doesn’t seem your type.’’

‘’It doesn’t matter.’’

‘’So I am right.’’

‘’She doesn’t need to be my type for us to hit it off.’’

‘’Marriage is not a joke. You gotta be positive she’s the one.’’

‘’You are doing it again.’’

‘’Doing what?’’

‘’Confusing me.’’

‘’I don’t want you to make a blunder.’’

‘’She is the one.’’

‘’She’s just like all the other women you’ve dated.’’

‘’No. This one is special.’’

‘’Does she know about me?"

‘’Sort of.’’

‘’What was that?’’

‘’Kind of.’’

‘’You didn’t tell the woman you’re about to marry of my existent?’’

‘’Didn’t think it was necessary.’’

‘’Oh boy, you will be in big trouble when she finds out.’’

‘’I’ll tell her soon.’’

‘’Liar, you are planning to hide me forever.’’

‘’She wouldn’t need to know if you stop showing up.’’

‘’We both need each other to survive.’’

‘’Maybe I no longer need you. I have her now.’’

‘’I was at every important moment in your life. I was a part of your sadness and happiness.’’

‘’I am thankful for that. What we had was special but ...’’

‘’But what?’’

‘’I don’t want you around. Do you understand?’’

‘’Understand what? Who are you talking to?’’

‘’Babe!’’

‘’What’s going on?’’

‘’Come here, my beautiful bride.’’

‘’Are you okay?’’

‘’Why wouldn’t I?’’

‘’Who are you chatting with?’’

‘’No one.’’

‘’You were gesticulating and talking.’’

‘’Was I?’’

‘’Yeah. You were waving your hands around.’’

‘’I …’’

‘’Are you having second thoughts? I understand if you do but ...’’

‘’No. I am good. I want this for us.’’

‘’Something’s up with you lately.’’

‘’A little tense with my new project, wedding, and other stuff.’’

‘’What are you doing here alone?’’

‘’Just practicing my speech. I want it to be perfect for you.’’

‘’We are good then.’’

‘’We are more than good. I can’t wait for tomorrow.’’

‘’Oh yeah, I almost forgot. My father is looking for you.’’

‘’Sure. Need to freshen up first.’’

‘’Alright. See you in a bit.’’

‘’Wait. I have something to ask you.’’

‘’Okay.’’

‘’You know how kids make up imaginary friends?’’

‘’What about it?’’

‘’Did you experience such things as a child?’’

‘’You are asking if I talk to myself.’’

‘’No. Did you have imaginary friends as a kid?’’

‘’It’s the same thing, right? Kids who talk to themselves.’’

‘’No. They are not talking to themself. It’s more like having a conversation with someone.’’

‘’That makes no sense. How do you talk to someone who isn't real?''

‘’It’s complicated. For some people, I mean kids, having imaginary friends is real. They can see the person.’’

‘’That’s so weird.’’

‘’Yeah, is it, but for some people, it's a way to express themselves emotionally or a coping mechanism. It’s a bit complex.’’

‘’Why’d you ask?’’

‘’No reason.’’

‘’Did you?’’

‘’I what?’’

‘’Have imaginary friends.’’

‘’Of course not. Why would I?’’

‘’Thank goodness! That will give me an ick. Your normalcy is one of the things I love about you.

‘’Normal. Yeah, I am very normal.’’

‘’It’s a good thing. You’re a regular person. That’s what makes you so perfect for me.’’

‘’Oh boy. You are in big trouble, Mr. Normal.’’

‘’Shut up.’’

‘’Huh?’’

‘’Nothing, babe. You go ahead. I will see you in a bit.’’

‘’You sure everything’s alright?’’

‘’Positive.’’

‘’Don’t take too long. My dad is waiting for you.’’

‘’I will be there. 10 minutes. Bye.’’

‘’There is no way you can meet your future wife’s expectations. She wants normal, but you’re far from normal.’’

‘’Can you please keep quiet?’’

‘’Tell her about me beforehand so she can call the wedding off.''

‘’Will you shut up!’’

‘’Fine. I’ll join you if I can’t stop you. I’d love to be the best man. Standing close while you mess up your life and hers.’’

‘’Ugh, I really can’t stand you.’’

''Oh well, I will always stand by you.''