To Pursue or Not #2

[Arcola]

This morning I had an encounter with OM at D9's school since it was Donuts with Dad. D9 chose where her and I sat, which happened to be just some open spot at one of the cafeteria tables. OM was about 6 bodies down from us. Our encounter came when I was about to walk D9 out to the playground. His kids and mine met at the door and he commented on how S1 (had him with me) had grown. I simply said Yes, he's growing.

One of OM's kids isn't special needs but is hyper and has some minor disorder. He attends class with all the other students. This son of his however has always when I've been in his presence came up to me to give me hugs and say hi. Due to how I feel about OM, it affects how I feel about his kids. I don't have any direct feelings towards his kids, but when I'm in their presence it just feels awkward talking with them or whatever.

My last encounter with OM this morning was him holding the door open for me as I walked into the front office. He was going out and I was coming in. I said, hi again and then said thank you since he held the door.

I sometimes feel like I'm past OM and what he's done, but seeing him just reignites some anger I still have.