Slight Breeze in Hong Kong

I love these days, the ones where the sky is that perfect tint of blue and white, the wind blowing just enough to sweep your clothes side to side, and the sun provides that touch of mild heat. Yes, where better to be in downtown Hong Kong strolling along the river side, just enjoying the beauty of the day. Sure, I am tourist and have no idea how to speak Chinese, but that doesn't deny me tranquility. I came here because I wanted to experience life and beauty on my own; its hard to be at peace back in America where people are always looking for work and duties to burden me with. 

I was beginning to feel lonely, though. I was entering my late 20's and still had a crush on my homecoming date from my junior year of high school. I couldn't let her go, she was like that angel sent from above. I refused to believe that she wasn't my soul mate, but she was already married. Even in this beautiful park along the river, sitting on a wood bench staring out into the skyscrapers a ways across the other side of the river, I still found myself pondering what could've been between me and Tina. I tilted my head back and soaked up the rays of the sun as the tree in front of me flourished from side to side, the leaves rustling. I closed my eyes and just became at ease, nothing in the world could disrupt my calmness. 

That is, until I heard a sharp noise enter my head. It sounded like heels slapping the sidewalk in front of me, off to the right they were coming closer with each click. The park had a handful of people walking by now and then, but these were just home folk; this click was different. I tilted my head down and opened my eyes and the heels were now right in my line of sight. I raised my head, escalating across the beautiful silk, maroon dress, up the tan neck and stopped at the turquoise eyes and lush blonde hair; it was her, Tina. "Erick, is that you?" She asked in disbelief, "T, T, Tina," I stuttered, "Oh my God, what are you doing here I haven't seen you since high school." She paused and slowly chuckled, "I'm on vacation, I've always wanted to come here." I couldn't believe this was happening, I was in my dream travel locale with the girl that I have always loved. "I am at a loss right now, I can't believe your here Tina." I decided at this point, who cares, so what if she's married, I'm sick of hiding my emotions and feelings, I'm just going to come out with it. "Tina, there's something I've always wanted you to know," I began as she looked down on me slightly confused, "Yeaaa?" She replied, "I want you to know that I always thought you were my angel, and that one day you would feel the same about me, but I guess that just isn't meant to be." I could tell by her gaze that she was in shock, but I could feel her digesting what I had spoken. "Honey, are you coming?" Off to the left I could see Chris, Tina's husband hollering for her, "Erick, its been good seeing you, I gotta go," she murmured as she stumbled away. 

As she walked away, my eyes remained elevated and in direct contact with the sun that she had been blocking. For some reason, I just couldn't close my eyes. They say you should never stare directly at the sun, but my eyes could withstand anything after seeing Tina slip away.