4 Years In Waiting

Imagine something that you have been dreaming of for over 4 years. You met him in Paris that long ago. He was perfect. Unfortunately you had to go back to school in London and couldn't have dinner with him. 4 years later, tonight, you would finally get that chance. You made the perfect reservation (owned by the French but the restaurant served the best Italian pizza you could think of). He was waiting for you at the bar when you got there. He was so nervous he couldn't even look at you. After a few minutes you had the conversation started but he wasn't as you had remembered him. Paris boy had aged beyond when you met him over 4 years ago.

I can't believe it had been 4 years since I have been to Europe. What did he think of me? I had placed all if my chips with him knowing, thinking, he was it to have been all wrong in the end. He was a nice acquaintance but that's all. No more than a drinking buddy whenever he is is town. I guess it is a little sobering to discover what you thought was "It" isn't "It" at all.

Onto the next boy. At least Paris Boy turned out to be a great friend and drinking buddy when in the city...