Zandra* was a petite lady in her late 20s when I became aware of her presence. I was in grade school at the time. With a waistline of 23, she found herself sexy and alluring. Not only that, she also considered herself beauty and brains. For a young girl like myself, it was SOMETHING. But when I got a little older, I formed my own description of her.. a self centered skinny lady.
I know I sound biased but I had a chance to get to know a little about her. Her waistline of 23 which she was excessively proud of was matched with a flat chest. She was opinionated and wouldn’t even listen to other people’s opinion. How would she consider them if she wouldn’t even listen?
Finally, she snubbed every single guy who approached her and expressed any interest to her. She said she would only marry a guy that can afford to give her a helper that would do the household chores for her. I wanted to ask her that if she loved someone, wouldn’t it be enough reason to marry him? But of course, I was just a young and idealistic girl.
Years went by and Zandra remained the way she was, picky.It seems like no one was good enough for her. Maybe I wasn’t the only one who noticed it, but her youth was fading. Her face was starting to age and her body was starting to sag. Moreover, her suitors were starting to decrease in number until finally every guy was taken and she was left alone.
I was then at the peak of my youth. I may not be the prettiest girl in town but I had a few admirers whose attention I enjoy. But unlike Zandra, I treated them fairly. If I didn’t like a particular guy, then I refused politely telling him that I only see him as a dear friend and we end up friends. I realized that anyone has a choice to be nice so why choose otherwise?
It had been a long time. I haven’t seen Zandra for almost a decade I guess, but I heard from distant relatives that she lived with her nieces and nephews. Maybe it was her choice or maybe it wasn’t. I wouldn’t know how she feels right now but one thing I am sure of..
I learned something about her life that made me enjoy my youth to the fullest..
*not real name
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