The One That Got Away…. Part 5
Terry Ann’s name flashed across Britney’s WhatsApp. The moment she answered, her sister’s voice came through sharp and urgent.
“Wah gwaan wid yuh and Jah? Yuh know seh him ova yah?”
Britney froze.
For a second, she couldn’t even form words. Her mind scrambled, trying to catch up with what she had just heard.
“Him a chat bout seh him a come a foreign fi find yuh,” Terry Ann continued.
Silence.
“Hello?” she pressed, her accent thick, her words rolling together.
Britney blinked, still trying to make sense of it. Why was he even there? They hadn’t been together in so long. Not after everything.
“Unu still deh deh?” Terry Ann asked.
Britney finally found her voice, quick and firm.
“No. Mi nuh deh wid him. Mi nah know why him deh yah. Mi an him done long time… from mi find out seh him have a next ooman.”
The words sat heavy in the air.
But even as she said it, something didn’t feel right.
Because if Jah really came all this way… it meant he wasn’t as done as she thought.
Jah didn’t leave Jamaica to start over.
Jamaica was home—everything he knew, everything he built. Him nah lef that fi nobody.
But Britney?
That was different.
The moment he heard she was in America, living her life like nothing ever happened, it didn’t sit right with him. Not after everything they’d been through. Not after how it ended.
So he booked the flight.
Not to stay.
Not to settle.
Just to see.
Just to know where she really stood.
⸻
Back in Jamaica, Terry Ann leaned against the wall, phone pressed to her ear.
“Him nuh come fi live, yuh know,” she said. “A fi you him come fi see.”
Britney’s chest tightened.
“Mi nuh care,” she replied quickly, but her voice betrayed her. “Mi done wid that.”
Terry Ann sucked her teeth softly.
“Yuh sure? Cause a man nuh just jump pon plane fi nothing, Britney. Him waan answers.”
Britney stared off into the distance, her mind racing.
Because deep down… she knew Terry Ann was right.
And Jah showing up?
That wasn’t closure.
That was the beginning of something she thought she already ended.
#jamaicajamaica #goodreads #apowellbooks #caribbean #goodreads📖
Reading 'The One That Got Away…. Part 5' truly resonates with me as it explores the intricate emotions involved when past relationships unexpectedly resurface. Britney's struggle with Jah’s sudden visit after her discovery of his next woman highlights the complex dynamics that often accompany breakups and the difficulty of finding closure. In many ways, the story reflects real-life situations where one partner tries to reconnect despite previous hurts and betrayals. Jah’s journey from Jamaica to America symbolizes the desire to bridge a gap that’s both physical and emotional. I’ve personally experienced a situation where an ex-partner reached out after a long silence, stirring mixed feelings similar to Britney's—part confusion, part unresolved hope. The use of Jamaican Patois dialogue adds authenticity, grounding the story’s cultural context and evoking a vivid sense of place and identity. The dialogue between Britney and Terry Ann reveals the tension between denial and acceptance, showing how family support can be both a comfort and a confrontation. What stands out is the theme that closure isn’t always clean or final—sometimes, it’s messy and ongoing. Jah’s visit is not just a physical journey but a metaphor for facing unfinished business and emotional reckonings. It serves as a reminder that healing from past love often requires confronting difficult truths rather than simply moving on. If you’re someone who has wondered about the lingering ties that remain after relationships end, this story speaks directly to those moments of uncertainty and introspection. It captures the bittersweet reality that some things thought to be over may only be beginning anew, urging readers to reflect on their experiences and the complexities of human connection.
