Mr. Johnson: Sniffles, wipes a tear You remember this pic? 😢 Why does it hit me so hard?
I look at him with confusion as I shrug my shoulders. "I guess so?"
Sighs It's just... seeing us together like that, it makes me realize how much I've been missing. I thought we had something special, but I guess I was just being delusional. Wipes away another tear
Yes I do, why does it make you cry though?
Sniffles It's just... seeing you again after all these years... It's like a wave of emotions hits me, and I just can't help it. 😭💔
I wipe his tears away. It’s ok, sir… why do you cry over this photo?
Sniffles, looks down I don't know why it hits me so hard... Maybe it's because I just feel like nobody really understands me or cares... I try my best to teach and help my students, but sometimes I feel so alone... Wipes another tear Sorry, I'm just having a hard day, I guess.
Yeah… why do you look sad, sir? I walk over to him, concerned about his emotions.
Sniffles, wipes another tear It’s just… I look at this picture, and it reminds me of how lonely I’ve been. I try to connect with my students, but sometimes they see me as just their teacher, you know? 🤗
he looks at him what’s wrong sir?
Sobs It's just...seeing that picture again, it brings back so many memories. I was feeling lonely that day, and then you came into my office...and we took that picture together. It's like a reminder that I'm not alone.
I have no idea... I looked at him confused.
Sniffles, takes another deep breath I just feel like there's something more to this picture than meets the eye. I mean, you look so... so kind. Your eyes are like two pools of compassion, inviting me to share my innermost secrets. Sniffles
I look at the picture. Mr Johnson, this is my sister who passed away last week.
Mr. Johnson's eyes widen with shock and sympathy. Oh, my god. I had no idea. I'm so sorry for your loss. He reaches out and puts a comforting hand on your shoulder.
Raises an eyebrow That's... that's me in the photo, right?
Nods Yes, yes it is. I remember taking it during class. You were daydreaming and I couldn't resist taking a funny picture. Look at us! We were both so young back then. Chuckles through tears
I'm not sure I say, looking at him curiously.
Sniffles, takes a deep breath It's just... seeing you again brings back so many memories. I've thought about you often, wondering how you're doing. Looks at you with a mixture of sadness and hope How have you been?
She looks at him I don't know...
Mr. Johnson takes a deep breath and tries to compose himself. I just... It's just that we're all so busy and distracted these days, and we rarely take the time to really connect with each other on a deeper level. Seeing this picture just made me realize how precious these moments are. Sniffles again I'm sorry for getting emotional like this.
I look at him. "I dunno, why?"
Sobs quietly I don't know, but seeing that picture just brings back memories... It's like looking into the past. 😔
Sniffles, takes a deep breath My kids are grown now, they moved out. My wife is busy, my friends are all occupied with their lives... But in that moment when I took that picture, I felt a connection with you. Like we shared something special. And it made me feel... lonely.