Is that it? Really? I was expecting more…
ByIt was a relationship just like any other in some ways. At the beginning there was desire bordering on obsession. I was like a teenager. Any time I saw her, I just knew one day she had be mine. She was aloof though, ignoring all the longing glances I gave her. This only made the desire grow. I dreamed of what life would be like with her and how much fun we would have together. She truly was a beauty, a princess in a world of troglodytes. I only had eyes for her. I waited and waited. I made the decision to make a move on her. A benefactor helped me along the way.
3 months later I brought her to see the family. They were shocked. “You never said anything, how did you keep it a secret for so long?”. But they should know me. I’m good at keeping things to myself. A bit too good some would say – I should share my feelings more. Hard to teach an old dog new tricks though.
We had a great honeymoon period. She was everything I expected her to be. Responsive, attentive, athletic – always drawing admiring glances. There was never a point when silences were awkward, even at the very beginning.
Months together turned into years. The attraction never faded though. We had a few bumpy times of course. She suffered a couple of breakdowns which I nursed her through. It made her stronger I think and it taught me a few things as well.
I spent thousands a year on her to keep her happy. I did this through difficult financial times. In hindsight, this was very foolish of me.I should have called a halt to all the spending. The relationship was, in truth, a bit one sided but I couldn’t let go. A lot of my own identity (as I thought) was wrapped up in her. Losing her would be like losing a limb.
And then yesterday I got a letter. It was one I was expecting for some time. I opened the envelope and took a deep breath..It drew the line under our long relationship. It was a relief to read those words:
“ACCOUNT CLOSED”
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Yes, after 5 years I finally paid the last instalment on my car. The bank sent the closing balance letter. I was expecting fanfare, a golden envelope or a “Thanks for the business”.. Stupid bankers.
No matter – I’ll have a few extra bob in my pocket now and hopefully I’ll spend it on people rather than things.
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6 Comments
January 16th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
So bank accounts are ’she’ as well as cars!
MEN!
January 16th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
It was all about the car – cars are always she. The bank account bit was just the end of the whole affair if you will. Would never give a bank account, let alone a loan, a title of ’she’
January 17th, 2009 at 1:24 am
I still have a while to go before I experience that anti climax.
January 17th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
Grannymar, calm yourself: In French the moon is female, in German male; vice versa with the sun which rarely shines on these isles. Does it matter?
AJ, I hope you’ll be happy in a continuing relationship with your car and may SHE not collapse any time soon.
My seventeen year love affair with my Citroen Diesel Estate (gender male or neutral: der Citroen, das Auto) was severed last Saturday midnight when some bastard smashed into my stationary vehicle (don’t laugh: It was parked at my garage, serviced, repaired and MOT’d – ready for me to pick up for at least another year’s happy cruising) only now to be beyond redemption and ready for the knacker’s yard. It’s quite phantastic. Needless to say that garage has no insurance (where do I find these people). I take it, AJ, since you seem a kind hearted and generous person, that you will give me a lift any time soon. Particularly this coming Thursday when I’ll be moving house.
Don’t keep me in suspense – what’s the make and colour? Please don’t say a green Skoda. Or do.
U
January 19th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
You could spend the spare monies on me, if you like? I’m lovely!
January 19th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
@Ursula – oh dear, sounds like you had an emotional attachment to the Citroen. My chariot is an Audi A4, Dolphin Grey metallic – but I haven’t driven it in months. I walk nearly everywhere now.
@Darren – you’re too late for this month – already spent it on a bit of a day out shopping on Sat with my sis and niece. Next month though – I’ll take you shopping – Milan i’m thinking as I reckon you’re a man that likes to dress in the finest!