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Monday, November 22, 2004

Pt 4

The alarm clock drifts thru her dream and brings her back to reality. She jumps out of bed and calls him to wake him up. They talk as they shower and dress; this time spent just talking about mundane things treasured by both.

His words bring him closer to her. He is her lifeline, her foundation; the only person in her life.

He is her best friend.
He is her only family.
Without him she has no roots to ground her to this life.

Without him, she is lost.

On the other side of the phone he notices the change in her and sighs.

"Honey, I'll be home soon, and this is my last trip out. Our businesses are bringing in enought money... I can afford to stay home."
"That reminds me," she replies. "The contractors say the house will be reqady 2 days before you come home. So I can start setting up house before you arrive.... I was gonna wait to tell you but... Oh honey, I have even better news."

He chuckles. "And what news is that?"

A smile comes to her lips. "I'll give you one guess per phone call."

He laughs and thinks to himself "this is so like her". Outloud he says, "My guess is the new restraunt was approved, and building starts soon?"

"Nope," she giggles. "Not even close."

" I love you honey. So very much," he says. "It's time."

She sighs, and the smile fades from her face. "I can't wait for you to come home."

"I know baby."

"Have a good day, darling, and be safe," she whispers. "I love you."

They both hang up and she turns toward the door. With a heavy heart and a deep sigh she braces herself as she enters the world and travels the distance to work.

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Whispered by the fire in Miss Megumi's cave of wonders @ 10:35 PM

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Thursday, November 18, 2004

Pt 3

Somehow she makes it thru her day; mundane tasks completed without a thought. Work serves as a relief from worries. But as her work day comes to a close, she begins to dread going home to an empty house. She decides to work some overtime at the end of her shift. But that, too, is short lived, and soon she's making her way toward home.

She stops by the store to buy dinner. As she walks thru the isles, wondering what she should make, feeling more alone than ever, she desides to just grab a tv dinner for the night... no sense in cooking for one, right?

She pays the clerk for her purchases, and gets back into the car. It feels odd, driving. She hasn't driven since he's come home. She loves watching him as he drives them around, her arm resting on his thigh. She knows it's silly, but she feels as tho, letting him drive her around, is showing him she trusts him with her life. For he could easily crash them, yet never does.

She makes it home and unlocks the door. Just as she walks in to the darkened room, the phone rings. A smile comes to her face. It's him! She can't run fast enough as she makes her way to the phone.
"Hello?"
"Hi darlin'"
"oh honey!! I've missed you so much!!"

Thus begins the best time of her day. Time spent with him;his voice washing over her and soothing her fears. She gets ready for bed, feeling completely safe now that he's on the phone with her.

They talk for hours, each unwilling to let the night end, each longing to hold the other. And as she lies down in bed and closes her eyes, she can imagine she's beside him, able to reach out and touch him as he talks to her. His words carry away her stress, completely relaxing her.

She falls into a sound sleep, feeling close to him. She dreams peacefully, the phone still held in her hand.


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Whispered by the fire in Miss Megumi's cave of wonders @ 11:32 AM

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Monday, November 15, 2004

Continuing the dream

The morning comes to soon, and with it the shrill sound of the alarm clock. It pierces through their slumber and brings them once more to reality. Together they shower, tenderly washing away the worries and cares of yesterday. Her lips brush the scar on his chest, remembering the time she almost lost him. She reaches up and scratches the matching scar on her arm, smiling at the memory of jumping in the way at the last moment.

They finish their shower, and gently dry eachother, dressing one another with care. These morning rituals walked thru without a word. None is needed. They know each other well enough to know what the other is thinking.

He's thinking he doesn't want to go.

She's thinking she wants to hold him to herself, so he can't go.

The bags packed the night before, there is nothing left to do except say goodbye. No telling when he will return. No telling if he will be ok. She wants to go with him, but he won't allow her. It's too dangerous he says, ever the protector.

She clings to him, her heart begging for him to stay. He holds her tightly, not wanting to leave her alone.

With a sigh, they break apart, tears in her eyes. He pries his eyes from hers, and with a determined stride, walks to the door. Turning before he walks thru it, he turns and whispers," I love you. I WILL return." And having said that, he shuts the door tightly behind him.

She barely makes it to the door to lock it, and falls to her knees, sobbing; terrified he will not return.

She will wait. She will watch. And in her heart, she will hold to the hope of her love's return.

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Whispered by the fire in Miss Megumi's cave of wonders @ 11:26 PM

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Wednesday, November 10, 2004

A Dream of Past-times

She lies face down on the bed, her body sore and stiff from stress. The room is dark. Her mind spins, a torrent of worries and things to do serving to increase her stress. Her mind pounds in pain.

A shifting in the house reminds her of her husband's presence. She smiles at the thought of him- at least she knows, in her weakened state, she will be safe. Her body relazes a bit, and she drifts off into a light slumber.

The bed shifts as he joins her, and she wakes. He runs his fingers lightly up her scantily-clad body, gently removing her clothing. He begins to massage her shoulders and neck. Inch by inch on down her body, his strong fingers chase the tension from her. She sighs, and slips deeper into sleep.

Sensing her slumber, he wraps her in his arms and together they sleep through the night.

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Whispered by the fire in Miss Megumi's cave of wonders @ 11:01 PM

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