Though an analogy is misleading, it is the least misleading thing that we have

Words can be deceiving. Sometimes you just have to read between the lines. Words may not mean what they seem to mean.

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For four and a half years, I tried to court a young girl. Finally, we met one day and I made my intentions clear. She did not answer me with a yes or no as I expected, but she suggested that we wait for a while until she finishes he studies. She said that we should see other people first before committing ourselves with each other, and that she promised that when she finishes her studies, she would get back to me on this very matter.

I accepted her decision and moved on with my life. I found another girl with whom I courted as well. The courting worked and I went on with the relationship even though I know that my commitment was temporary.

Things were all rosy at first. We had our fun, our share of laughter and I even went to her sister's wedding. But one day all hell broke loose. I did a mistake that might have hurt one of her sister. I knew I was wrong but I was too embarrassed to apologise to her sister. So I went through a person to tell her sister I was sorry and to explain to her sister of what I have done.

Maybe I've pissed off Lady Luck that day but my messenger somehow misinterpreted my words and delivered the wrong message to her sister. This got her very mad. I knew I was in so much trouble, should the second girl knew about this and that it would be unthinkable for us to stay together again. But her sister did not say a word to me on this even after I've tried to send her a apologetic note.

It came to me that maybe, just maybe, the first girl that I courted have changed her mind and would accept me now rather than in a few years time. So we went out on a date and I told her about everything, even about the other girl. She said she would give it a thought and give me and answer on June 19.

To add a twist to the plot, the first girl was caught in a busy schedule and told me that she needed more time to think about it and would get back to me on June 24. Come June 19 however, the second girl's sister sent me a message that she would never want to see me again. I knew it then that I would never have a chance with the second girl as there was no way that we could be together while I keep trying to avoid her sister at all cost without raising any suspicions.

It's very clear, I think, that I have to break up with the second girl. But I think I'll wait until the first girl gives her answer before I make my move. But I am quite sure that I will break this up.

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I may have combined some characters in my story telling as to maintain anonymity of the persons involved in this complex hullabaloo