Welcome! Sorry, but I'm unable to access the logo for Tuesday Tales. So please pretend you see it. This week we have more of Robbie and Dale's story. Looks like Dale and her family are having an effect on Robbie, don't you think??
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A bad dream woke Robbie early. He eased out of bed, careful not to disturb Dale, and slipped his robe on. He yawned and glanced at his watch. No sense getting dressed at five in the morning. No one else would be up.
He padded silently to the kitchen and
started coffee. He filled a mug and plopped down at the table. His brows
knitted. Upsetting thoughts about last night swirled through his brain. He was
a master of sex, but he’d never had sex before like he had had last night.
In fact, this whole trip had shaken
his entire belief system. No longer grounded in the certainty that the bachelor
life was his best path, he floated, cut loose by his emotional response to the
sweet kindness of Dale and the acceptance by her family.
Convinced from childhood he didn’t deserve
true love, he’d grabbed bits and pieces of affection where he could. The
glitter of greed in the hard eyes of the women he’d dated and slept with put
him off marriage. They’d used him as much as he had used them. It was quid pro
quo. When they became too demanding, he’d leave, unwilling to be sucked dry
financially. Dale was different.
As he sipped the hot beverage, he examined his feelings. He and Dale were leaving
Saturday afternoon. In the past, he’d be champing at the bit to get home in the safe solitude
of his apartment. Instead, being alone no longer appeared safe. He’d leave this warm home
reluctantly. He’d had a taste of happy family life and it only whetted his appetite.
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That's all until next week. Thanks for stopping by.
Great scene. Introspection is always a plus for me.
ReplyDeleteAww I love his tender thoughts and feelings and hope he is able to act on them back home. He and Dale have something good together. Great image-- glitter of greed.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet. His whole world is turned on end. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteOh the poor guy! Having to let go of his prior life. Of course, WE all knew it was going to happen. He just didn't. I love the way you conveyed the emotional upheaval he's going through.
ReplyDeleteI love the look into his heart and the change he is feeling. My heart breaks for him a little. I can’t wait to see where this goes. Great job!
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