The Umbrella Decision_Thorns of Roses_Knit One, Pearl Two_Selfless Love
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The Umbrella Decision
John sat in the car watching the wipers swish back and forth to their own rhythm. He had helped the last of his family to enter the building without getting wet. His mother and aunts appreciated his chivalry. Good thing he'd remembered his umbrella. He always kept it in his car now. It hadn't always been that way. He'd made plenty of "rain runs" as he called them. You know the type. You try to dodge the downpour because you didn't expect the sudden storm that came out of nowhere. He was never prepared before...before her. This was her umbrella and that made it special. In fact, you could say t...
Thorns of Roses
"Auntiee," Maria whined, wiping her forehead as sweat dripped down her neck. "It's too hot, can we take a break. Please?""Hush child, we're almost home." Her aunt chided, braided black hair swinging with every step she took. "Be thankful for the clear skies Mother gifted us today."Maria made a face, tugging at her own braids with a huff. Mud squished between her toes, making her shudder as she looked around to distract herself from the heat.Sunlight poked through the trees, reflecting off the rain-soaked grass. The way it shined reminded her of glittering jewelsIt was then Maria decided she ...
Knit One, Pearl Two
Virginia sat on the chair looking out the window, knitting needles in her hands. Knit one pearl two she thought to herself as she mindlessly wrapped the yarn around the needle and then pulled it through. Knit one pearl two, she continued. Sighing, she thought, has it been a year already? Will things ever get back to normal?Knitting had always been a relaxing activity for Virginia, and she had knit more blankets, scarves and hats that she could count. This year, though, knitting had taken on a whole new meaning. It had become her world. It was a life saver.Knit one pearl two, as she stared ou...
Selfless Love
Mary was looking very beautiful. She looked like a princess in her elegant looking white gown. It was her wedding. Mary and John would get married in the church. At two in the afternoon, they had to go to the Marriage Registrar’s office to get their marriage registered. In the evening there was a party to celebrate the beginning of their togetherness. All her family members, friends and cousins were ready to go to the church. They were waiting for John to arrive. A white, decorated Mercedes entered the gate. Everyone clapped to see John arrive. The car stopped and out came Mary’s grandparents....