The Girl From Fresno

“THE GIRL FROM FRESNO” HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I HOPE YOUR DAY IS ONE TO REMEMBER. 12:02pm my message goes out. 12:03pm her message comes in. I HAVEN'T HEARD FROM YOU IN OVER A YEAR. HOW ARE YOU? I'm honest with no hesitation. YEAH... I KNOW. I'M ALRIGHT. I'M ALIVE. EDDIE JUST KEEPS IT MOVING, YA KNOW? she updates me. YEAH... WELL SINCE WE SPOKE LAST, I FINISHED HIGH SCHOOL AND NOW I'M IN COLLEGE. I gave a little back. THAT'S GREAT. I'M HAPPY YOU'RE HAPPY. she returns with a surprise. THANK YOU, I'VE MISSED YOU. how could anyone miss me? I thought to myself. ME? I THOUGHT YOU WOULD'VE FORGOTTEN ME BY NOW. she tells me of her attempts. I COULD NEVER FORGET YOU. I'VE REQUESTED YOU SEVERAL TIMES ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM. I didn't mind her honesty, so why would she mind mine? FORGIVE ME. I WAS LIVING ON SORROW STREET ACROSS FROM PAIN AVENUE. I'VE MISSED YOU TOO. she held no grudge. I'M HAPPY YOU MESSAGED ME, EVEN THOUGH MY BIRTHDAY IS TOMORROW. I drop my head. "Damn!" I MESSED THAT UP DIDN'T I? ****, I THOUGHT MY LATE ENTRANCE WOULD BE ROMANTIC AS HELL. NOW IT'S JUST AWKWARDLY ROMANTIC. she laughs with a heart of innocence and I continue. 1997 RIGHT? I GOT THAT RIGHT, DIDN'T I? she was quick with a smile. YES! I close it. IT'S GREAT TO SEE YOUR NAME BACK IN MY MESSAGES. I KNOW WE'LL CONTINUE FROM HERE. REACH OUT WHENEVER FOR WHATEVER. she gives a feeling with no words. she sends me three hearts. By: Chicano Eddie 7-17-2016