La Lluvia más agradable del año
-¿Hilary?- preguntó Ramon, y ella confundida pero sorprendida exclamó- ¡No puede ser! ¿Eres quien creo que eres?.
-Soy yo Ramon, de la universidad ¿Me recuerdas?
-Pues claro, si te recuerdo-dijo Hilary sonriente.
Un paréntesis
Hilary y Ramon no eran precisamente amigos de antaño, se conocían porque estudiaban en la misma universidad, misma carrera años diferentes. Ellos solo cruzaban miradas muy de vez en cuando y se sonreían por los pasillos, pero ninguno le hablaba al otro; salvo que tuviesen que hacerlo por algún tema universitario o acontecimiento dentro de esta, pero mas allá de eso solo cruzaron palabras un par de veces hasta que él tuvo que parar sus estudios por problemas económicos y ella se graduó. Otro factor por el que quizás no se atrevieron a dialogar, era por la novia de Ramon en aquel entonces, la cual era algo posesiva y celosa. Entre ambos existía una atracción o interés que no pudo ser, lo que hoy en día la gente conoce como crush.
Continuando en el presente
fuesen grandes amigos, puede que en el pasado no hayan hablado mucho pero en ese momento era como si eso no importase, ambos sentían una conexión que los hacia interesarse por la vida del otro, era algo armonioso y mágico. Pasaron un buen rato charlando de que hacían, que les gustaba, riendo, recordando situaciones...
Ramon quedó atónito ante tal revelación, pero le dio el coraje para decirle que el sentía lo mismo en aquel entonces... Ambos se sintieron un poco reconfortados de haber soltado una carga pero al mismo tiempo sentían pena de lo que pudo y no fue al final. Entonces la lluvia se hizo mas densa y la sombrilla no era suficiente resguardo, quedaron empapados pero estaban felices, jugueteaban bajo la lluvia como niños, todo era risas, el tiempo se había detenido para ellos, era algo mágico
Epílogo
Reflexión
A veces la vida nos presenta oportunidades que no aprovechamos por miedo a lo que nos puedan decir u opinar de nosotros o por que sentimos vergüenza y resulta que perdemos la oportunidad de estar con alguien que nos hace sentir llenos de vida, amados o comprendidos, mas que cualquier otra persona que conozcamos. A veces solo se requiere de un simple hola que no nos quita nada, para poder comenzar una nueva aventura a un universo de posibilidades. Si quieres a alguien, si amas a alguien, si quieres hablar con alguien, empieza por lo básico que es saludar, puede que ese saludo cambie tu vida. No tengas miedo de decir lo que sientes, la honestidad y sinceridad es lo menos que puedes regalarle a una persona que te aprecia y viceversa
Querido lector de antemano te agradezco por haber tomado tu tiempo en leer esta historia, espero que sea de tu agrado y te sirva de alguna manera. Aclaro que no soy un experto de la escritura por lo tanto tu apoyo me ayuda muchísimo. Bendiciones y nos vemos en el siguiente post😁😁.
El contenido de este post es original. Está basado en experiencias propias, anécdotas y un poquito de ficción para darle un ligero toque de entretenimiento.
Fuentes:1,2,3,4
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The most pleasant rain of the year
November, the penultimate month of the year; it is usually a quiet month compared to October or December, months that are festive for many and not so much for others. For Ramon it was normal until he crossed paths with her...
It was November 7th, Ramon got up and got ready to leave early to go to work; he was a quiet, kind and enterprising young man who worked in a grocery store, as he was saving to resume his studies at the university. He put on a sweater because the weather was a bit cold and wet. That morning Ramon felt particularly tired, discouraged, as if something was missing but he didn't know what it could be. He headed to the bus stop to catch the bus when he noticed that the sky was dark and cloudy, almost like a horror movie; Ramon didn't worry about it but it seemed strange to him, as he hadn't heard anything about a storm on TV or on his cell phone notifications. For him the idea of getting wet in the rain was relaxing, in fact he expected to get wet even if it meant getting soaked at work.
It was around 7am when he got on the bus, he was sitting alone by the window, contemplating the gray clouds and the scenery of the road on his way to downtown. It would have taken him about 20 minutes to reach his destination, he got off the bus and began the short 5-block walk to his work area. Along the way he noticed a small commercial that sold empanadas and as he had plenty of time he decided to buy a couple and then sit down on a bench in the plaza to have breakfast. He was in line to place his order and while he was thinking about the accompanying drink he was going to choose, he heard a young woman talking on the phone right behind him; her voice was soft and somewhat tender but beyond that Ramon thought it sounded somewhat familiar; however he did not turn to see her because he did not want to be indiscreet, but with the corner of his eye he tried to focus on the image of that voice when it was his turn to order at the counter. Ramon was a little worried and a little embarrassed because he did not realize how much time he was wasting the employee of the empanadas, who in a somewhat abrupt tone said to him: "Are you going to order something or are you just going to stand there? Ramon nervously but seriously replied that he wanted two empanadas and a passion fruit juice (passion fruit for those who don't know what passion fruit is).
When he turned around, it was inevitable not to see the mysterious woman face to face, and at that moment he recognized her:
-Hilary?" asked Ramon, and she, confused but surprised, exclaimed, "It can't be! Are you who I think you are?
-It's me Ramon, from the university, do you remember me?
-Of course I remember you," said Hilary, smiling.
A parenthesis
Hilary and Ramon were not exactly old friends, they knew each other because they studied at the same university, same career, different years. They only crossed glances from time to time and smiled at each other in the corridors, but neither of them spoke to the other; unless they had to do it for some university issue or event within the university, but beyond that they only crossed words a couple of times until he had to stop his studies due to economic problems and she graduated. Another factor that may have prevented them from talking was Ramon's girlfriend at the time, who was somewhat possessive and jealous. Between them there was an attraction or interest that could not be, what today people know as crush.
Continuing in the present
They sat on a bench in the square having breakfast together and talking about life as if they were great friends.
They may not have talked much in the past but at that moment it was as if it didn't matter, they both felt a connection that made them interested in each other's lives, it was something harmonious and magical. They spent a long time chatting about what they did, what they liked, laughing, remembering situations...
They had both forgotten what they were going to, they were just enjoying the moment when the first drops of water fell from the sky. It wasn't a heavy rain and they were barely getting wet, but they were both fascinated by it. They decided to walk a little while they continued talking, she took an umbrella out of her bag for both of them to take shelter in it and share some body heat since the weather was very cold and the clothes were not enough.
The sky turned from gray to black and the rain became a little heavier, they decided to continue a little more until they reached a wooded area. There Ramon only thought about how great Hilary was, and remembered what he had just felt in the past. The end was near and Ramon knew it, he wanted to tell her what he had silenced in the past, but he didn't dare, his thoughts betrayed him and took away his courage, fear and sorrow took over him, but something inside him was screaming at him to go ahead since he had nothing to lose. There was a silence between the two of them, one of those uncomfortable ones, because they had nothing to talk about and the hours were passing. Suddenly Hilary broke the silence by asking: -Answer me honestly, why didn't you talk to me before? - Ramon froze beyond the cold that was in the air. And with a trembling voice he answered: -I don't know, I think out of pity or because I didn't know what to say to you? -Well, a hello was enough, just like you did today -Yes, I think so -You know, you caught my attention, I could even say that I was attracted to you- she said embarrassed-.
Ramon was astonished at such a revelation, but it gave him the courage to tell her that he felt the same way back then... They both felt a little comforted to have let go of a burden but at the same time felt sorry for what could have been and wasn't in the end. Then the rain became heavier and the umbrella was not enough shelter, they were soaked but they were happy, they were playing in the rain like children, everything was laughter, time had stopped for them, it was something magical.
The rain stopped a little and it was then when they realized that each one had to go their own way; they didn't want to separate because it was a discovery for them everything that was happening, but returning to reality, she had to go back to another city since she was visiting for work and was dating someone; and Ramon had to put his things in order.
They walked a little more until they reached the end of the arboleada area, and then they proceeded to say goodbye; none of them really wanted to do it and they longed to continue living the dream of what they had just experienced, very internally they regretted having lost the time before, but they were grateful for the opportunity that was being presented to them, and so they decided to seal what was, and why not? what could be, with a goodbye kiss, a kiss that they would remember forever.
Epilogue
The next morning Ramon woke up and the sky was clear, the news did not say anything about an upcoming rain or that the weather would be rainy, it was as if it was destined to rain only that day, in fact it did not rain any more in the rest of the month, as if it had all been a dream. Ramon felt full of life and eager to move forward, he was refreshed and reflective about that day because from now on he would not miss any more opportunities in his life. He didn't know about Hilary more than what he visualized through social networks, but he felt happy for her; and who knows, the world takes many turns, maybe this was their moment, maybe they will be together in the future or not, maybe they just had to live a rainy day in November.
Reflection
Sometimes life presents us with opportunities that we do not take advantage of for fear of what they may say or think of us or because we feel ashamed and we miss the opportunity to be with someone who makes us feel full of life, loved or understood, more than anyone else we know. Sometimes all it takes is a simple hello that takes nothing away, to start a new adventure into a universe of possibilities. If you love someone, if you love someone, if you want to talk to someone, start with the basics of saying hello, that greeting may change your life. Don't be afraid to say what you feel, honesty and sincerity is the least you can give to a person who appreciates you and viceversa.
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The content of this post is original. It is based on my own experiences, anecdotes and a little bit of fiction to give it a light touch of entertainment.
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