Friday, August 17, 2012

Life Long Love Affair

Sometimes things can be fixed. And all consuming, passionate, can’t breathe without you love can last. Forever. Eyes tearing, Gabby said, “I’m so sorry if I lead you on. I can’t do this.” 

33 word ending sentence to a story, which started a long time ago.

26 comments:

lumdog2012 said...

Wow, this was powerful. And, I think sad for both of them.

Gina said...

Thanks. I know. Sad, right?

Lance said...

Oh wow. This seems like a beginning or middle. For you to craft it as an end it excellent writing.

Gina said...

It's a firm ending to a very long and complicated story. Thanks, Lance.

OldDogNewTits said...

Totally what I thought, too, Lance. I could see it placed anywhere in a story. I sort of like that it's an end. :)

According to Mags... said...

Such a sad ending. But I agree with the other kids in the pool, it can really be placed anywhere! Nice work.

Jeanna said...

Very nicely done.

Kenya G. Johnson said...

Awww, I read the posts backwards and had to read this one again. No kept reservations? :-( Too be continued I guess.

Gina said...

Thanks, Mags. It could be the beginning but it really is The End.

Gina said...

Thanks ODNT!

Gina said...

I appreciate it, Jeanna!

Gina said...

Nope, cancelled the reservations! Not to be continued, at least not this story. Maybe there's a sequel to this drama for her.

Anonymous said...

Sad ending. It feels like they tried, but couldn't find or keep the passion.

Gina said...

Believe me. These two never had a shortage of passion and it oozed out of every pore of their bodies. People noticed them. They were hot for each other for over 30 years. Life decisions and timing got in the way of this fictional couple... or so the story goes.

Whispering Thoughts said...

A sad but beautifully crafted end

Anonymous said...

Ah! I think this really is the end. This time I think she means it. :D

Tessa said...

Second thoughts? Good job!

Gina said...

Thanks, BA!

Gina said...

She does mean it. Exclamation point!

Gina said...

I'm sure the character has thoughts and strong feelings about the decision. She made the right one and knows it or at least that's what the author of the story thinks and knows.

Trifecta said...

It's sad, for sure, but true to life. Sometimes things just end. Thanks for linking up with us again. Please come on back tomorrow for the new prompt.

The Gal Herself said...

Aw ... I like to think Gabby is deciding *against* an affair and choosing to fix her marriage. And I think it's always more interesting why people stay together than why they break up.

susanwritesprecise said...

I like this a lot! Would love to read the whole story.

Gina said...

You are right. It is true life and some things are meant to last. Others aren't. Hopefully we can tell the difference between the ones that should and shouldn't.

Gina said...

Gal, you are very perceptive and right. It is more interesting why people stay together. You know why I think so? It's much harder work.

Gina said...

Thanks bunches, Susan!