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With that, I swung my club, sending the ball soaring down the fairway. It was a decent shot, and I couldn't help but feel a twinge of satisfaction as it landed in the middle of the fairway.
Jon followed suit, his ball joining mine. We began our slow march toward our golf balls, the game gradually washing away the tension between us.
As we walked, Jon continued our conversation.
"So, what's been on your mind lately, Alex? You've been distant, and it's not just about golf. Is something bothering you?"
I hesitated for a moment, considering how much I wanted to share. But Jon had always been there for me, through thick and thin, and he deserved to know.
"It's work, Jon," I confessed, my voice carrying the weight of the recent challenges. "The business has been consuming me, and I've been neglecting everything else, including golf Sundays."
Jon nodded in understanding, his expression sympathetic.
"I get it, Alex. We've both poured our hearts and souls into the company. But remember, it's not just about work. You need to have balance in your life."
He was right, of course. I’d allowed my obsession with the business to overshadow everything else, including the simple joys of a round of golf with a good friend.
We reached our golf balls, and I took a moment to line up my shot, trying to focus on the game instead of my worries.
As I swung the club, I thought about the countless hours Jon and I spent on this course, sharing stories, celebrating victories, and consoling each other in defeat.
Those Sunday golf sessions had become a sanctuary where we’d escape the pressures of our professional lives and be ourselves.
Jon swung, and his ball sailed gracefully through the air, landing closer to the green than mine. He flashed me a triumphant grin.
We continued our game for a few more minutes before I felt the need to unburden myself, to share the secret that had been weighing me down for far too long.
It was as if the lush greens of the golf course had become a confessional, and Jon, my closest friend, was the only person I could trust.
I cleared my throat as I prepared to tee off on the next hole. The golf club felt heavier in my grip, and I knew there was no turning back. I had to tell Jon about Elizabeth.
"You know, Jon," I began, my voice hesitant, "there's something I've been meaning to talk to you about." I looked over at him, his eyes focused on the fairway ahead.
Jon turned to me, curiosity etching lines on his face.
"What's going on, Alex? You know you can always talk to me. We’ve been friends for a long time. Our friendship and conversations have always been a non-judgment zone. That hasn’t changed.”
I took a deep breath, trying to find the right words.
"It's about Elizabeth. She's Allan's best friend, and she's someone that I've been seeing." I shared, the confession hanging heavy in the air.
Jon's response was unexpected — a loud, hearty laugh echoed across the golf course. He doubled over, clutching his side like I'd just told him the world's funniest joke.
I frowned, hurt by his reaction. I’d expected shock, maybe even disapproval, but not laughter.
"Jon, I’m serious," I said, my voice tinged with frustration.
Jon finally straightened up, wiping a tear from the corner of his eye.
"I'm sorry," he managed to say between fits of laughter. "I just knew a woman had to be in the middle of all your problems."
I couldn't help but laugh despite being a little irritated. Jon had a knack for lightening the mood, even in the most unexpected moments.
"Well, yes. You’re right then; I have woman trouble." I replied, a mocking smile creeping onto my face.
As Jon's laughter faded, I knew the moment had come to be vulnerable and confide in him about my struggles.
I started with our first meeting and how she'd come to my house to interview me for her magazine. My voice softened as I described how her eyes sparkled when she smiled, her laughter filling the room like a sweet melody.
