“You can’t do this to me!” Sara screamed at him as he walked away.
She looked around the room. At the emptiness that surrounded her. At the tiny figure peering quietly from the dim bedroom. Oh, he wouldn’t see her suffer. He would see her succeed.
“Two long years,” she mumbled to herself. Stroking the little head in her lap, she looked up at the stars. There’s nobody to notice her face become startlingly beautiful in the moonlight. Images from the past flashed through her mind.
Not in her wildest dreams did she think something like that would happen. Her entire being was filled with love. She wasn’t prepared.
His words haunted her. “We’re done!”
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The first year was the worst. She buckled under the words thrown at her. She tried to reason; she was pelted with more words. Her family and friends asked her to stop trying. But she held on with all her will. Soon the missiles aimed at her became her strength. She remained positive.
Has this positivity helped her?
Was she naïve to think that being positive is what it takes to live? How could she forget that even pain has a threshold? She’s as human as anybody else, isn’t she? She has feelings too. She’s as susceptible to tears of blood as others.
She tried to turn her tears to happiness. She forced her drooping chin higher and planted a smile for the world to see. Nobody wants to go deeper. They don’t want to be burdened. They have their own lives to live.
She didn’t complain. Even when the loneliness got to her and she was breaking from the inside, she kept her smile alive.
How long did it take for the heart to break into tiny fragments that can never be rejoined? A lifetime? When does this lifetime end? Does she have the power to withstand more of this? Or is she looking forward to the finish line?
She glanced down at the little head in her lap, then bending down, she planted a kiss on the brown tresses, and drew him close to her heart. Her life is not hers, it belonged to someone else. This thought returned the glow to her face and the smile to her lips. The light at the end of the long tunnel shone brighter than ever before. She will live and succeed.
“Mummy?” Innocent brown eyes looked at her questioningly. The dark nightmare that was once her life faded away. Peace, happiness and a sense of purpose enveloped her. “Come on champ. Let’s go to bed.” She purred lovingly.
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A blend of fact and fiction. :)
Well this was sad at first but glad to see the positive beginning. I've said those words more than once and regretted it. Sometimes we don't know what we have until it's gone. Sometimes it's for the best. Who knows. Thanks for sharing. 🙏🏼
If only we knew what the future holds, we might end up with less regrets. But with no crystal ball to guide us, we do the best we can. Thanks for reading. :)
I guess that is the feeling that my parents had when I was a baby.
Strange thing I was talking to a friend at work about why should I have at least a baby. The love and feeling which can not be replaced by anything. A unique experience... someone to love you to say mommy or daddy, someone that needs you and for whom you live for.
Someone that, when you grow older, cannot wait to see or hear... Your life, your blood, your everything.
Stop crying now and post this...
Sorry for the delayed response. True, nothing compares to that feeling. It's not just the love one feels. It's also the strength and the ability to take on the world. :) I hope the reason for you getting emotional is your happiness. Following back.
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I really don't why it just did. Soul searching.
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You have a vivid writing style :) keep them coming <3
Hey thank you! :) Good to see you back.
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Wonderful to read this! I want more more more please!
Thanks a ton for dropping by and for the lovely comment. :) Will get you more, but only if you give me more. :)
Wow , hmm i even dont know what to say .....
I know what you would say, so I understand. Thanks a ton for everything. :)
Really lovely and touching story, I know that I am mirroring @mymemoir comment, but touching is the best word to describe the story.
Thank you for dropping by and for the lovely comment.:)
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STOPTouching and beautiful.
Thanks! :)
I loved your writing, you have potential to become something great in life as you know how to express the emotions through writing. Hope to read some more posts like this.
Good to see you here. Thanks for your appreciation. I'm seriously considering keeping aside some time to put up at least one post per day. Let's hope people here like what I have to say. :)
I came by to thank you personally for that kind gesture to help with my dad's situation. That truly meant a lot to me and please do not feel bad for the amount....its really the gesture that meant more than anything. I am so sorry to hear you endured a similar situation yourself. My dad is so stubborn, I sometimes think he puts this off to unburden the family so he is around to bring in the money to fix his bills but he is forgetting that in doing this he is actually getting more behind. I will take what you gave to put towards a fund I have going with my personal money and the help of many of you great people here in this community. Even if we can't raise the funds for his surgery we are at the least close to helping them get out of the financial hole where they can afford to focus and pay the coming medical bills. Thank you so much, that was one of the kindest things I seen on here from anyone and really made my day
A good man is the most difficult man. I read this somewhere and it makes so much sense. People like your dad and mine will put the needs of family before their own. You're a good son and he must be so proud of you. Please don't thank me. We all have problems in our lives, and we, as human beings, are in this together. I'm happy to hear that you're close to solving their financial problems. I pray to God that very soon your dad is out of his financial and health problems. Thank you for dropping by and letting me know what's happening. It's you who made my day! :)
*** I forgot to let you know that I read about you in a blog post by @barrydutton.
Beautiful one @knowledge1. :)
I'm glad you like it. Thanks! :)
Wow! I'm outa words really! Beautifully written @knowledge1!
Bravo!
I'm glad you liked it @progressivechef. Thanks so much for commenting! :)
Nice story...thanks for sharing !
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Another well written and heartfelt post. Feels like it's quite personally painful. Thanks for sharing.
Sad but a nice read.