Better For Tara
The conversation was interrupted by a customer’s call for service. Luke excused himself and went back to work, his mind a chaotic mess of emotions. Throughout the day, he couldn’t shake the image of Tara and David, happy and in love. It was a stark reminder of what he had lost. As he served tables, Luke kept glancing at Tara. She seemed genuinely happy, her laughter ringing through the diner like a melody he could no longer enjoy.
David was attentive, always making her smile. Luke felt like an outsider, peering into a life that was no longer his. He was the loser.