Past Life

Tina Kennard sat a table alone in the Planet Caf. She arrived earlier then the rest of the gang. She did that often to think things over without interruption. As much as she loved her friends she enjoyed this time to herself. It was a brief escape from life. Sometimes being at work or even at home seemed overwhelming. It wasn’t the quietest place but for what ever reason she wasn’t quite sure the Planet always helped clear her head. 

Tina sat quietly not really paying much attention to her surroundings. She was just letting her mind wonder letting the random thoughts enter her head. She was brought out of her reverie by the tinkling of the welcome bells as the door opened. She wasn’t sure what made her look up but when did it sent her world a drift. She was in total shock from seeing the woman who had walked in. Tina recognized the person now entering. She had not seen this woman in close to a decade but she still looked the same tall, dark haired, gray eyes with the body and build of an athlete.

The woman looked over her shoulder and locked eyes with Tina as she places an order at the counter. After paying the cashier she made her way over to the table and sits with being invited, “hello, Kristen.”

Tina looked up slowly shaking her head, “Kristenyou know that isn’t who am now. I don’t even think I know who she is anymore.”

“It happens.”

“What brings you here? It can’t be good what ever it is.”

“I’ve got some bad news and we need to talk. I know you won’t be alone for much longer. I’ll be in touch when you have more time.”

Tina didn’t know what to say but she could feel her own breathing grow labored. She needed to get it under control before she hyperventilated. Desperately trying to calm herself down she was able to ask, “Are you watching me?”

“Yes. You’ll be safe for now but we do have to talk. I’m thinking the best time would be an appointment at the Center. I’m going to go for now but don’t be surprised if you see me around.”

The stranger reached across the table to give Tina’s arm a reassuring squeeze then just like that she disappeared out the door. Tina was left there with her head reeling. She didn’t know what to think or what to do. All she could do at that very moment was to trust the woman now leaving her sight to keep everything under control. She couldn’t believe her past could come back. There had been no warning with the exception of a mysterious woman Tina had not seen since her past life.