When The Past Meets The Present

October 13, it had been a long while since Ah L met up with Ah M and Ah C. Since Ah L left the group, they have been the only two who kept in touch. Each time they meet, Ah L is always thankful to God for them. They are the ones, who keep God close to Ah L. They are the ones, who stayed and let Ah L know, God may seem far, but He is here for Ah L.
As the chat continued through the night, a figure from the distance, made Ah L pause. Ah L's heart almost stopped. Making all attempt not to have any eye contact with that figure, Ah L's eyes darted; holding her breath, Ah L tried to ascertain the identity of the figure.
"Thud thud, thud thud," fast and loud, Ah L could almost hear her heart, . Ah L clenched her fists and immediately switched her eye contact, focusing on M. L. Oblivious to what was happening, the group continued to chat.
"Hey, you... " Ah L could hear the familiar voice from that figure, few steps behind M. L. An obvious attempt to catch the attention of Ah L.
Facing M. L who was speaking, Ah L lowered her head, with great effort, listening intently to what M. L was saying. Making all attempt not to look at that figure.
The figure continued to shout. Seemed like s/he already noticed Ah L. But no, Ah L, refused to have anything to do with that person anymore.
Heart racing, palms sweating... Ah L could only make all effort not to establish any eye contact with that figure........
--------------------------------(to be continued) --------------------------------------------
when the past meets the present (part II): "why do Ah L behave this way? what would Ah L, or, what should Ah L do? face it? or, run away?"