Nothing

 I said I am single and happy.

You said I can’t remain like that always.

I said I don’t need anyone.

You said I am just lying.

I said nothing.

You took it as everything.

It was puzzling. I realised I was falling, I was retracing my steps.

You told me to come out and express openly.

I was just trying to run away, I knew it wasn’t practical.

You told me nothing about your feelings all long.

I was just pulling back. Growing sad.

You felt I was upset, and started wondering.

I said I like you finally.

You turned it into a joke and I was relieved.

I was glad you didn’t take it seriously by mistake, even if my feelings were for real.

You knew all long, you maintained your silence.

I expressed finally in riddles.

You coaxed it out of me.

I was scared of  your decision.

You were scared of the feeling.

I was scared for us.

You were scared for  me.

I said I love you.

You said you did too.

Silence comes out of me, and no words. Tears blur my vision, nothing to be said and done now.  I accepted my fate. I left my liveliness.

I lost you, only to love you more.

Silence said it all.

A tear rolled down, wiping I walked away in silence.