They had a history of twisting words.
So, when one of the two girls told me that she was worried about a rumour doing the rounds, I was sceptical.
But, I chose to listen. Simply listen and make no comment.
Then, the other girl mentioned the same thing to me two weeks later. She actually called me and said that she “didn’t mean to cause any trouble”. She also told me that she “didn’t like to get involved in other people’s business”.
Both statements were lies.
But again, I chose to listen. Simply listen and make no comment.
It only occurred to me AFTER the final version of the story was told, how in fact, I had actually entered the plot.
Yes, there were many versions of the “truth” now doing the rounds and yes, I was one of the main characters in the movie. ME!? The one who had said nothing? Yes, me!
The thing is, whether I liked it or not, I had entered their story. I engaged. I participated. Simply by listening.
Once I accepted that I was part of the plot, I needed to strategise. The way I saw things, I had two choices:
- Ignore(and continue to be an UNOFFICIAL cast member in a story where my name was being dragged through the mud)
- Confront(and become an OFFICIAL cast member in a story where my name was being dragged through the mud)
I chose to ignore it.
And yes, perhaps I have no balls.
Perhaps I am just wise.
Perhaps I know how to pick my battles.
I guess the jury is still out. Maybe one day I will be able to say with certainty WHY I made the decision I did.
Until then, Aluta Continua, as they say. The road is still long (for me)
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