It was a time of trials, a time of many doubts. Present was confused. Scared. Lost. She had to find her way to where destiny led. Alone, afraid, she did not know what to do.
She looked to Past, Past offered her the comfort of familiarity. Past offered memories of things once were; familiarity as reassuring as a much loved old blanket. Past promised to take care of Present, to make sure that everything was alright by paving the way for Present. Past said it would lead the way.
But Past could only go so far.
Past could not step into the present, although Past had affected Present so much. Moulded her, shaped her into what she was now; the Professor Higgins to her Eliza Doolittle.
Present was at loss. She longed for the solace of the known. Present was stuck on Past, clouded by the need for Past's reassuring presence. But Past remained in the past.
Future loved Present. But Present was afraid of the unknown - afraid of Future. Did she deserve all this? Future had so much to offer, anything was possible. Future could give her anything she wanted, fulfil all her fantastical dreams and whimsy wishes. Future offered possibilities, endless opportunities. All Present had to do was to accept. And believe. Future promised to take care of Present, but could only do so if she takes care of herself first.
So there it was, the fork in the road. One led to Past, the other to Future.
Present had to choose. She could choose the reassuring presence of Past… or she could choose to embrace Future with all the endless prospects.
Present looked to Past. And then to Future. She took a few steps back to Past, it was so tempting to cling on to what was familiar. But Present knew, deep down, that Future was better for her. And though uncertain of what might be, she bade farewell to Past, turned around, and ran towards Future…
But did they live happily ever after?
Who knows? Past could only do so much. It's now up to Present… and Future.
Well, if you could sneak a peek into the last chapter in the book of your life, would you?
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