“texting sends notifications” you said
“so how about we chat on here instead”
and then we carried on through WhatsApp
but there was something I struggled to grasp
maybe I was oblivious to your intentions
we’ve all been guilty of seeking extra attention
you always seemed happily married to me
this was something I just didn’t foresee
then you said there’s a disturbance in the force
right when you decided to veer off the course
with a brisk transition from innocent banter
to a mix of past lives and flirtatious laughter
now I know why you said good morning all week
your ulterior motives and flawless technique
“but we can’t be seen in public” you said
“don’t want rumors flying over our heads”
co-workers go out after work all the time
my friendship wasn’t meant to be a crime
I see now that I misread your kindness
so let’s leave what never was behind us
