Damilarree

Chapter 2 — Joke Went Too Far

It started as a joke.

“You’re lucky I don’t fall for my friends.”

He didn’t laugh.

He tilted his head.

“Who said I was lucky?”

So now I’m lying awake, replaying a sentence that was supposed to be harmless.

Because jokes are funny.

Until they aren’t.

Whilst you’re here, would you like popcorn and a seat?

“Don’t Look At Me Like That”

We were friends.
Then one day… the air shifted.

Nobody touched.
Nobody confessed.

But something definitely happened.

And now I’m pretending I didn’t feel it.

Tell me
have you ever watched a friendship turn into a problem in real time?

Or were you the problem?

True.
Forgiveness is freeing.

But let’s be honest, “move on” sounds simple until you realize your brain likes reruns.

We’re getting there though.

Ignoring bait texts should count as community service😂

The self-restraint?? Olympic level.
May their souls reboot soon.

Day 7

Turns out heartbreak doesn’t end you.

Update:
I did not die.
I did not text them.
I did not lose my mind.

Character development is crazy.

What arc are you currently in?

Should we retire the Diaries… or are we starting Season 2 on another development?

Day 6

I used to think closure was a conversation.

Turns out it’s just you waking up one day and not checking their page.

Growth is quiet.
My ego is not.

What’s your pettiest healing milestone?

Day 5

Why does healing feel suspicious?

I laughed today and immediately thought,
“Oh… so we’re moving on?”

Anyway.
What was your first “I’m back” moment?

Day 4

I’m not sad anymore.
I’m just… auditing the relationship.

Interesting how I was over-explaining basic needs like it was a TED Talk.

Anyway.

What’s something you normalized that absolutely did not deserve normalization?

Day 3.

I’ve reached the “I’m not texting them” Olympics.

Gold medal in self-restraint.
Silver medal in opening the chat and closing it dramatically.

Bronze medal in typing… deleting… typing… deleting.

Be honest, what medal are you currently winning?

Damn! Have you stopped staring?

I hope you’re fine luv

Not asking for solutions btw. Just comparing notes.

Day 2

I keep having moments where I’m completely fine.
Like… impressively fine.

Then my brain casually goes,
“Hey. Remember that one very specific thing?”

And suddenly I’m staring at the wall like it owes me an explanation. Gaddamn!

Please tell me your brain does this too.

This felt harder to admit than I expected.
If you’re awake too… what’s keeping you up?

Day 1

Catching myself reaching for my phone like there’s still something to check.

Or is there?

Maybe it’s muscle memory mixed with hope, which is indeed a combo.

I’m quiet! Like the world forgot to add background music today.

Be honest, what’s the one thing your brain won’t stop replaying?

Ta da!!!
I’m a vampire… oops! I said it out loud.
I owe you content.
Life owed me clarity.
We’re negotiating.

Anyways starting today: Heartbreak Diaries (7 days).
No wisdom. Just truth and mild sarcasm.

Pull up a chair, and just pour your heart out too. I could do with company.

Elaborate please

What space are you making for yourself in this AI world?

It really is

The hardest job on earth has to be thinking of what to eat, especially if you have to think for two people 😫

😂😂

Hi Down South…. Watchu doing Up North today?

Ooh… I love you already. Hi back at ya hun

It’s the beginning of a new week. Let’s get to know each other. I’d go first, My name is “up there” and I’m a whole bag of fun and unfiltered thoughts 😂
Your turn👇🏾

Oh! I heard it helps kids tho

Make your side of the bed then

😂😂

😂your excuse got me rolling