Tonight at work was quite boring, and we all know that boring nights tend to lead to interesting conversations… At about 10PM, I was needed at the Service Desk, and I just stayed up there. Jen was there, and she made good company. I won’t get into all the details of the conversation, seeing as it would probably be boring to most everyone….
Anyway, we talked for a while about Jessalyn, an acquaintance of mine through Key Club in high school. About two years ago, (I can’t believe its been that long since we really talked.) we had a period of about a month where we talked nearly every day. It was amazing, especially after we discussed the fact that we each had a crush on the other at the same time, but we were both too shy at the time to tell the other.
As Jen and I talked tonight, I realized just how much I miss her. She looks amazing, and she is a pleasure to talk with. At one point, she sent me some of her poetry, which she indicated that she rarely shares (only with good friends). Some of it is dark and reflects the adversity she has encountered in her life, and I am honored that she decided to share it with me.
But at this point, her boyfriend Scott is keeping her away from all society, it seems. The last time I saw her was several months ago at the Wendy’s where she works. She told me then that she really couldn’t talk; she revealed that the cause was not her manager or anything, but that is was Scott keeping her from even her female friends. This goes far beyond jealousy into the realm of total control.
This situation really is not good. I’m sure Jessalyn is unhappy; I could read it in here eyes. Her two daughters (both fathered by Scott) are likely to be getting to the age when they can really understand what is going on, and it isn’t healthy for them. And, to be perfectly selfish, I wouldn’t mind being able to see her again, at least as a friend, maybe more. I only wish I had a picture of her…. I only have quiet, pleasant memories of my short time spending time with her.
I think lunch is going to be had at Wendy’s… Hopefully, I can at least say hello…. Of course, I live in the area and haven’t been there lately, so Scott will not jump the the conclusion that I would be stalking Jessalyn or anything.