A fraction of a second

Sometimes, it's the little things in life that causes people grief and sadness.

I was missing her a lot. And so I kept on hoping that I would randomly meet her. On Monday, I woke up as usual. On the way to class at school, I remembered myself thinking.that I would give anything to see her again.

Derping around and studying in class that day. No teacher. Friends were watching movies when suddenly they called out my name.

"OI ADAM! LOOK OUTSIDE! LOOK!"

I immediately rushed out to see what was their hubbub about. I was stunned. There she was, walking by on her way to her old class. I rushed to the door, put on my best non-blur face, and wiped that silly grin off my face. As she passed by, I just said "Hey". She gave me a smile, and god knows how I missed seeing that. And then she was on her way.

Unfortunately, fate was not on my side. She went back earlier than me. And so, she slipped past my fingers. And so I thought.

Tuesday, I skipped school as usual. My phone rang with the sms tone. Apparently I was chosen to go for a public speaking competititon, and lo and behold, it was to be held in her school. Unbelievable. It was as if I was given a second chance. I agreed without hesitation.

On Thursday, after the first segment of the competition I had a break. My friends were all wishing me luck at this point :D (thanks guys!). I went out, looked down, and there she was, walking by downstairs. I instantly shouted her name, but she couldn't hear it. I rushed down, but it was too late. She had gone upstairs to her class. Once again, I had missed her.

What bites me was the closeness of that time. I missed her by a fraction of a second. If only I went downstairs faster, if only I shouted her name louder....if only, if only. All these things haunt me even today. Why was it so close yet so far? Why was it so minute! :(

Ahwell, hope I get another shot. God willing. Amen.