Good point Alone. What do I have to lose indeed! All I needed was the smallest encouragement, hehehe. Brief. I won't give any reason for him to feel he needs to reply. But rather just acknowledge his message. Then see if he does anything. At the very least, we now know we wish each other well.
Last year when I bumped into him he seemed very happy to see me. We had a short convo and I drove off. He called a moment later and suggested I come back. At first I wasn't going to, but then I did circle back around, but alas he was gone by then. I've thought about that day - I think he wanted to talk more and just didn't know how to say he wanted that. I might've texted him then. But I decided if it was destined, I would run into him again & left it to chance. I was so dang sure I would see him again. 13 months and zero chances. Destiny does not seem to be helping me. I live a happy and full life. Although I wish he were a part of it, I am strong enough to accept that he isn't. Neither my heart nor my pride are in danger of being shattered. Maybe it will hurt a bit, but a few bruises I can manage. At this point it seems a small risk to take.
