Time passes and with it so does the pain and heartbreak. I never thought that I would get past my love for Glorfindel, but I did. It happened slowly and without me even realizing. One day I just woke up and realized that I didn't hurt anymore. My thoughts were not centered on Glorfindel anymore and how I was going to avoid him that day. I simply woke up and saw everything around me more clearly. I took the time to look and observe my surroundings. I heard the bird's song for the first time in almost two centuries and smelt the blooming roses of Elrond's gardens. For the first time in two centuries I felt happy, content even.
What I do know is that I never could have done it without Elrond. He is without a doubt the best friend anyone could ask for. He didn't even say 'I told you so'. He is as loyal a friend as ever. I know he didn't pick sides in Glorfindel and mine's breakup but it wasn't hard to tell that he was not all that happy with him, straining their relationship somewhat. At least we were all able to be professional when needed or Imladris would have suffered greatly.
"Good morning Elrond," I say walking into his office.
"Morning, Erestor," he says looking shocked.
"It's beautiful today, isn't," I ask while taking a seat across from him.
"Yes, it is," he manages to answer smiling brilliantly. Glorfindel walks into the office then with a stack of parchment. "Here are the reports you asked for my Lord," Glorfindel says placing the stack on Elrond's desk and making for the exit quickly.
"Good morning Glorfindel," I say cheerfully interrupting his swift exit.
"I…um Good Morning Erestor," he answers nervously before continuing out the door.
"That went well didn't it Elrond. What's wrong with you today," I ask concern evident in my voice.
"I… it's just… you haven't been this happy in centuries," he finally answers unsure.
"I know and I am sorry. But I just woke up this morning and felt happy, like before everything with Glorfindel happened. I don't know how to explain it. It's like I had an epiphany of sorts. I just woke up and realized that I didn't hurt anymore. I don't love him anymore, Elrond."
Before I know it Elrond is beside me taking my hands in his. "Oh Erestor, I am glad. You deserve to be happy."
"Thank you, Elrond. I am happy," I say smiling up at him.
"Come my friend there is much to get done this day," he says after a while.
"Aye, there is," I agree gathering all the correspondence.