Anne-Lynn stood with her forehead on the glass; the bells
rang in her ears as she watched the rain pour down on the other side. She bounced her ring finger on the glass and
smiled each time it made the bells chime.
“Miss you. Miss you
so much.” She whispered as she closed
her eyes. Again she bounced the ring against
the glass and smiled through the tears.
It had been years since the car accident, she still remembered his
mother’s voice filled with hesitation, dread, and sorrow. The accident was two days after he
proposed.
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Steven, sorry I didn't read this until tonight. Heartbreaking, well told story. The tapping of her finger and the little mantra. SO beautiful. I hope there is romance in steampunk!
ReplyDeleteso lovely! Loved the tapping of the ring to chime the bells.
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