she tip-toed into his thoughts and lingered there, despite his every effort otherwise.

he remembered those late nights, when they dug deep into each other's souls. he could almost hear her laughter crackling and feel his own lips curling into a grin. he knew by heart her phone number and work schedule and birthday. and he certainly had not forgotten the plans they'd made together: the movies they'd see, the places they'd go, the days and nights they'd spend.

but he was married now. that was a long time ago.

still, he could not help but wonder what his life might have been like had he married her instead.

he would never know.