When the Goddess of Discord fell in love.

      WHEN THE GODDESS OF DISCORD FELL IN LOVE

                                 

I am Eris, known to be the Goddess of Discord in Greek Mythology. But in reality, I am the contrast of what you think about this goddess. It was first day of school when I accidentally met Eros. What a nice name, right? Eros in Greek Mythology stands for love. He was also looking for his section at that time. Unexpected to the unexpected, I found out that we're classmates. I immediately entered the room and sat on the front row. I was shocked when he sat beside me. Deep inside, I was so happy for I was fortunate to have him as my seatmate. Several months passed and we became best friends. We were always partners when there were groupings and we ate lunch together. At that point, I learned to like him. Every time I see his charming face smiling at me, I got distracted. At the pit of my stomach, I felt butterflies fluttering about. Frightened and shy, I hid my feelings for him for almost three years.

                                   

It was when we were fourth year that I had the guts to confess. But it was also during this time when he was already linked by our classmates to Jane. Well, I couldn't blame my classmates. They were really a perfect match. They were like the prince and princess in the fairy-tales I am reading. Due to insisting public demand, they started to become partners every time there was a party to be held in school.

                                   
During that time, my guts turned to be frail. So I hid it for the fourth time. Then the most excruciating day turned to my life. Eros confessed that he loves Jane and he wanted me to help him. Although against to my will, I helped him. It was February 14 of 2003 when Eros surprised Jane through a serenade. Everyone in the campus witnessed that romantic scene, even me. That was hard for me. I ran. At the deepest corner of the campus, I cried.

Several weeks passed, and I found out that they were "on". While I was walking along the corridor, Eros talked to me. Eros expressed how happy he was to have Jane. At the middle of his stories, he opened up a shocking revelation--a revelation which turned my world to broken pieces of glass. He said that I was his first crush--that he was about to say it but he hesitated for he thought that I didn't like him even a little. I hugged him very tight and said, "You didn't even try so how will you know? But don't worry, you already have Jane." With a smile, I left him.

                                                     
How idiot I was that I did not sense his feelings for me. I cried all day but the pain remained so harsh, grating my heart evenly. My heart was totally tormented.

It was ten years ago when that happened yet I cannot move on. I am still motionless.

Editor's Note:  All the characters are just pieces of the writer's imagination