It was only a matter of time….
That is what you said to me as you stood in line behind me. I had no idea you were there. I had no idea you worked at the same company so you can imagine my surprise when I heard my name, “It was only a matter of time….”, turned around and saw you standing there. “Oh! Hi!” I said and then turned to order my coffee. Then I heard you mumbling under your breathe, something derogatory, ending with the word disappointed. And that characterized the whole interaction for me. I felt as though someone had squirted a coating of slime on me and I should get away as fast as possible.
I want you to know that it was your behavior that caused me to react the way I did. I was trying to make it to an early meeting, had not eaten or drank anything and then you were there with your negative energy, trying to engage me for what? To make me feel bad?
You are the one who chose not to have any more interaction with me three years ago. I told you my perspective, how I felt and opened the door for dialogue but you did not want that. You made your judgement long before that. And it seems that you are harboring a grudge. I’m sorry. I’m sorry for you. And I am finally done. I understand that this is how it will always be with us. Goodbye.
