Disclaimer: I don't own Lurlene's wonderful story, but this one is mine.

The sun was setting, and the orange, pink, and yellow hues were shining upon the slightly wet grass, upon which Leah was walking.

She decided to take a walk in the park that evening, for she wanted to extricate a conclusion of what she was feeling.

Ethan's voice constantly echoed in her head, and every night, she dreamed of the same episode; of when he left her.

I must go on with my life, Leah thought as she sat down on a bench and closed her eyes.

He's probably engaged to Martha Dewberry, happy, blissful…tears began to stream onto her face, and she hastily wiped them off.

Why should I continue crying when he has probably stopped; that is, if he ever began.

Eyes still closed, Leah got up and slammed into somebody, knocking her down onto the floor.

"I'm very sorry," a deep male voice said.

Leah, while slowly opening her eyes, thought: I should keep my eyes open more often!

Suddenly she perceived the being she slammed into.

Quite a handsome 'being'- thought Leah.

"It's alright- really- I'm at fault, my eyes were closed." Leah said.

"No, I insist," A tall, brown haired, blue eyed man.

"I'm really sorry if I hurt you in any way- really" said Leah.

"I said before- it wasn't your fault. Are YOU okay?" the man sounded concerned.

"Yes," Leah said.

"All right then," he said, "I'll be on my way- have a good day- and sorry about the inconvenience."

Leah smiled, wished him the same and headed home.

Leah pictured the face of the man she, literally, bumped into. Trudging down the sidewalk, she studied the image of his face in her mind.

I can't deny it- he is handsome! Yet, I miss Ethan…

NO Leah! - another voice in her mind said. You have got to move on with your life. Forget about Ethan. You will never pass college if you keep on dreaming about a man that has left your life!

Silently agreeing with the new thought- she opened the door to her house and made her way inside.

"MOM! Are you home?" Leah shouted.

There was no reply.

"Mom! Hello?" Leah called out again to confirm the situation.

Again, there was no reply.

Leah went through the stack of mail- half expecting a letter from Ethan, half feeling ashamed of forsaking her plan to forget about him.

Oh well, Leah thought. I know that he won't write ever again- there's no use.

She was just about to drop the stack of letters when she noticed a small envelope at the bottom of the stack- addressed to her.

Her heart beating frantically, she took it and looked at the return address.

It was a reminder of the up coming orientation for the college freshmen.

"I better start preparing for this new year," Leah said to herself- out loud.

She looked outside- the sky was darkening.

The colors are beautiful, Leah thought, just like Ethan….

"Ugh! Stop it!" Leah said to herself. Yet, in spite of herself, she felt a tear slide down her cheek.

She glanced at the clock- 9:00 pm.

A good time to watch a movie, she thought. She quickly wrote a note to her mother, explaining where she had gone.

She climbed up the stairs- and quickly got dressed.

"Why am I so perky all of a sudden?" she asked herself. She felt a curious sensation rush up and down her spine- as is she felt fate push her along her intended destiny. It certainly felt strange- one moment she was gazing at the sky feeling melancholy, and the next, she was, just, energetic, sprightly!

She lightly adjusted her make-up and took a glimpse of her entire reflection in the mirror.

Tonight- I am free of the Leah I was, tonight, I am reborn! Leah thought as the backed out of the drive-way in her red convertible and drove onto the road.

"Could I have an adult ticket to the 9:30 show of…?"

Leah quickly bought her ticket and entered the theatre.

Walking to the refreshment stand, she noticed a young couple talking to a group of other people.

Maybe they're friends, Leah thought.

The couple, married or not, were holding hands, and every so often were looking at each other and smiling- not paying too much attention to the conversation their

friends were having.

I would have never stayed long enough with Ethan- we were two different people. These two are practically engaged!

Leah quickly looked away and decided to dedicate her mind to relaxation and fun only- no depressed thoughts. She purchased her popcorn, and was going to find a seat when she bumped into somebody- somebody strangely familiar.

A/N: Sorry- a cliff-hanger! I know, I know, but I have to- or I wouldn't have a story! (Or it's ore like that I like to keep my readers debating a mystery). Who will it be? Read, review and see! (It rhymes!)

Love you all- and thanks to my very first reviewer… (Drum roll-) Kristin Milly