The clock struck one. Between sobs she places a hand on the
empty space next to her on the bed. “I am
strong. I’ll take care of our kids and your parents. I’ll make your dreams
happen. I will.”
“My irate boss. That colleague
who waits to get into the crowded lift with me. Crowded buses with cheap guys. Lewd remarks as I pass the wine shop. Our
seemingly concerned neighbor. That aunt and her “kind” son. They don’t change, just feel worse.”
“I miss confiding and sleeping in your arms, your
reassuring hugs. If only you were here.”
100 words on Saturday at Write Tribe prompt of 'if only you were here'
The last line is so comforting
ReplyDeletenice read
ReplyDeleteOh!
ReplyDeleteA sad one. :(
Wow!!! a true woman life story
ReplyDeleteyes :) its tough on a woman..when she loses her better half
DeleteProfoundly moving piece...
ReplyDeleteNice take on the prompt...Preeti
thank you :)
DeleteAdapting to a life without the better half is a tough one. Well expressed.
ReplyDeletethanks for reading jyothi :)
DeleteReally sad story...have tears in my eyes...
ReplyDeleteCan feel the pain through your words...
Thanks anita
DeleteAbsolutely beautiful. Short and emotions well conveyed. Can feel the pain.
ReplyDeletethanks :)
DeleteIt's a beautiful story about love and you have beautifully written:)
ReplyDeleteCheerz
thanks vishal...thanks for dropping by :)
DeleteEmotion packed well written short piece.Great
ReplyDeleteThank you :)
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