Ten Years

We were so young then. We were in our seventeens, and we were so very in love. We believed that nothing could get in our way, and we were so sure of ourselves. Everyone else had no confidence in our relationship whatsoever, but we were determined to prove them wrong.
  It wasn't until I had to leave that we decided to put our love to the test. I was going to Australia to complete my studies, and you decided to stay in our home country. We were reluctant to part, but you told me to go, as I had a bright future ahead of me, as you put it. Looking into each others' eyes, we believed that our love would never change. In the end we told each other two words, "Ten years."
  We weren't allowed to contact each other, nor think about each other. However, I did not manage to stop myself from thinking about you; I loved you so much. Ten years finally passed, and I was still single, though I was a famous doctor with lots of 'secret admirers'. I finally returned to our home country, and I took in all the changes slowly.
  Clutching the key you gave me ten years ago, I arrived at your house. I turned the key in the lock, half surprised that after so many years, it was still the same lock. I quickly lock the door and rushed up the stairs. I checked my reflection in the mirror on the hallway and found a huge grin on my face; yes, I was very eager to meet you again. Crossing my fingers, I turned the knob to your room... and stopped dead in my steps.
  Who was that little girl in your arms? And why was she calling you 'daddy'? How could you, while I was waiting, letting so many perfect chances pass by? You turned around, and your face became as white as paper. "Rachel..." you started to call my name, but I thrashed my head around in frustration, covering my ears. I did not want to hear anything. I ran out of the house until I reached the airport. There I met my old friend, Matthew, and he showed me kindness.
  Ten years passed yet once again. I still remember 20 years ago...