What Happens When You See The Guy You Least Want To See When You Least Expect It

It's been 1.5 years since the eventful breakup when i called him and asked: "i was wondering if this means we have broken up?" One word answer: "YES" me:"ok thank you" Most epic phone conversation of my life. To think two and a half years of sweat and emotions would end that way. My anger has decreased over time. With the help of alpha alignment i'm now much calmer when thinking about him. I certify that time heals all wounds for it has been the case for me. but i still wasn't prepared to see him though so much time has passed. he's still blocked on my facebook and we've yet to contact each other. Call me petty but i'm not ready to be friends with him yet. So i was sitting at Starbucks talking on the phone and there i see him crossing the road towards me. I start swearing into the phone and look away so he wouldn't notice me. I'm not looking my best as i just finished a facial. He probably didn't recognise me. He walks down past me, further down the row of tables he sits down with this young girl. She looks sweet. And then as i'm observing them from the corner of my eye, hoping she's a client or colleague of his.. he gets up from the seat, bends over for a kiss as he gets up to order a drink. (i can almost feel my heart cringing as i'm typing this) I used to tell him that i wouldn't feel sad if he left me for an 'uglier' girl (obviously i was confident of myself). I saw a picture of his new girlfriend on facebook when they first changed their relationship status and didn't think she was much of a beauty. But seeing her in person, although from a distance, she's actually pretty and sweet looking. It hurt to see he had found another nice girl and chosen her over me, though i was secretly pleased to see he had put on weight. Lucky me ! haha Now, as i spend some time to reflect... i'll type that i have moved further on from that broken relationship and learnt even more about myself from this. Though we didn't even exchange glances.. i feel something has changed in the way i feel about him. I can now say that i'm slightly happy that he has found happiness or at least more happiness. I'm glad that we were part of each other's life. Thank you WY for all the wonderful memories. Without you, I would not be who I am today. Stronger, more self loving and knowing better what i want in a partner. I post this here as evidence that it is possible to forgive someone who hurt you and love again. It took me one and a half years to muster the courage to profess my thanks to the world through the internet. He may never see it, and I may never tell it to his face but i know i have taken another small step to opening my heart. I urge anyone who is angry or hurting over an ex to consider the possibility of getting past it all. The story of what he/she did to cause you pain. Imagine a life where it doesn't bother you anymore. Imagine a life free from carrying around that history. What would your life be like if you were happier? Would it be more fun and filled with adventure? You don't have to do it all now. Heck, I didn't. It took me one and a half years, baby steps all along the way. I'm not entirely there yet but i know i'm moving forward, surely.