Hello?

There was a time when the phone was constantly ringing. You kept saying that you'd pick it up, thinking that the person wouldnt mind. After all, if you knew each other well enough, both of you should be able to understand how demanding life can be. A missed call or two would not be an issue. You kept reminding yourself to catch up when you had more time.

Days became weeks. Weeks became months. Eventually, the phone stopped ringing.

It wouldn’t be a surprise if you only realised it six months down the line.

Little did you know that the person had stopped calling knowing it’d never be answered. It seemed pointless to be dialling the number. The person had stopped having expectations, thinking that perhaps the focus should be on people who seemed to appreciate them more. They would probably have hectic lifestyle as well yet they still made time. Even when they were miles away or juggling with kids, they could still drop a line.

When you suddenly noticed the absence of the tone, you began to think that something must be wrong. Your mind started to wonder of what could be the cause. You chose to ignore that things were doing pretty well for that person based simply on your new revelation.

I dont see anything wrong in the picture. Both of them prioritised their life. One chose the busy-bee diary whilst the other wanted to appreciate life with people who were willing to spare time for them. It should never be an issue as long as both of them learnt to accept the change.

However, it seems it always does, especially for those who are used to the phone calls. Maybe the silence has become overbearing.