Borrowed Courage_Reality..._A Sure Sign of Spring_Just What I Wanted
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Borrowed Courage
Pellets of rain pound the storm door. I know that once I make a run for it, my white Vans will be ruined. I map the least destructive path – down the three steps, over the puddle forming in the center of the walk, past my overly affectionate lab that will appear out of nowhere to greet me before I touch the door of my car. What’s the use? This outfit and hair that I spent the last two hours assembling will never survive to impress anyone. Why even bother?The invitation was basically an accident anyway. Charlotte was just tryingwww.onedoor.cc to impress Lance – make him think she is really nice, and forgivi...
Reality...
“Can I go outside?” Anna asked. “If you want to suffocate and die you can but I recommend you don’t because I don’t want to get in trouble by mom and dad.” I scolded. “Bu-,” “No buts. We’ve already gone over this a billion times.” I said. “Look, everybody would like to go outside to see the sun and the trees but the things in the past. Okay? I’m sorry you’ve been born in this hideous time, but you’ve got to get over this. This will end soon. Please. Let’s get over this together. Just hold on a bit longer” I whispered starting to tear up. Anna was speechless. It's not every day you could see me...
A Sure Sign of Spring
“I saw a Robin!” Elle shouted as she looked out the window. Her kids had heard this explanation before and knew it was a sure sign of spring.Tommy loved his mom’s excitement but felt compelled to ask, “Mom, you say that once each year. Why do you know it is spring when you see a Robin?”Spring was Elle’s favorite season, and it was always a pure joy when she saw that first Robin each year. She had heard birds singing for a couple of weeks, but this was the first time she actually saw a Robin this year.With a twinkle in her eyes, she excitedly replied, “Boys, come sit down here in fro...
Just What I Wanted
TW:// Mention of SuicideAnd we fell in love, got married, and lived a perfect life.I finally got what I wanted.To say goodbye to her one last time.I kiss him, such a perfect bride.He takes his hand in mine.I wed the one I love.He's practically beaming, and so am I.I walk down the aisle, my father on my arm.And his heartbroken face can't say no.I give one week before I propose.To seal a life, which I've always wanted.I prepare my final plan.At the lowest in his life is when I target.I acknowledge that I couldn't ever fill that role.For she was his best friend, his "whole reason of purpose."I mo...