This one's from the heart...
Even though the morning sun was shining, there was still a
nip in the air. Somehow, the chill creeping in through Jasmine's sweater was
fitting. How many times had they come here when the wind was howling, and the
rain pouring? It hadn't once dampened their enthusiasm.
"Put this around your shoulders." Ryan wrapped a
blanket around her and spread another out on the frost-tipped grass.
"Thanks." She smiled as she took up her seat.
This was their special spot, perched high on the hill
overlooking the beach. The place where the stresses of reality were carried
away on crashing waves. Even now, when happiness seemed impossible, it soothed
her.
"I know it's not quite the same-" Ryan shrugged
apologetically and poured two cups of hot chocolate from his flask.
"It's perfect." She kissed him on the cheek as the
warmth of the cup spread through her cold hands.
It wasn't quite the same, but it never would be. Not without
the one person she wanted to be with more than anything. But she had to move
on. Sharing this place with Ryan would become her new birthday tradition.
"Miss you, mum," she said and raised a toast to
heaven.
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ReplyDeleteWow. A lovely, melancholy piece that brought a tear to my eye. Excellent writing and very emotional. Loved it Jorja.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Jorja. Such a beautiful piece. x
ReplyDeleteThat last line really got to me. A wonderful teaser. So beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis was warm and heartfelt yet raw and painful. This was an emotional piece for me. I loved it through my tears. I love you, Mum <3 xo
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful and too painful as well...It is filled with love, acceptance and longing for what was but has changed forever...thank you for sharing this with us...
ReplyDeleteSo bittersweet and, for me, memory inducing. Beautiful piece.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sensitive, fitting memorial and remembrance. The weather and scene was appropriate.It's good Ryan is there with her.
ReplyDeleteAw, that was lovely, beautifully written.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written, Jorja - very moving and very clearly from the heart.
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