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This had been her fifth rejection letter. Samantha sighed and felt herself reflexively tearing up and as quickly tried to brush the teardrops away. She prided herself as someone emotionally strong and didn’t want Jerry seeing her at her weakest.
When he entered the room Samantha was her usual cheery self but after seven years of marriage, Jerry could always tell. He knew when to give her space and now was not that time.
“You don’t need to cry alone honey,” he said softly, putting his arms around her.
Her instinct was to bury her face in his shoulders but she feigned an angry glare to control herself breaking down.
“So you’re fine with me crying?!” she snapped.
Jerry smiled and kissed her on the forehead.
“Only when you really feel like, but always with me to help carry the weight of your emotions.”
Gratefully melting into his warm embrace, Samantha gladly pushed her ego aside and let the man she had rightly chosen to spend the rest of her life with, alleviate her sorrow.
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Awww, this is so sweet! I love it! Great story!
🙂 Thank you so much!
Awww, I’ve been there. As a writer, you learn to get used to rejection, but every once and a while it breaks you. So important to have a good support system.
Very true! No matter the situation, a strong support system will make a world of a difference! 🙂
This is lovely.
Thank you so much! 🙂
That’s the definition of a lasting marriage 🙂 I hope the main character hangs in there and I hope her husband will always be there to wipe away the tears.
Yes! One should not fear an ‘I told you so’ in marriage and feel comfortable enough to be yourself without having to put up a front! 🙂
Great symbolic use of the prompt picture. Nice she has adependable guy who doesn’t mind her crying sometimes.
Thank you! She’s certainly one of the lucky ones! 😊
True companionship. Delightful.
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Thank you so much for reading! 😊
What a beautiful place to be in knowing there was someone to alleviate your sorrow, excellent piece SW….
Thank you so much! Yes, truly fortunate to have such a dependable person in your life!
Awweee!! She doesn’t have to face her troubles alone… Such a sweet take, S! ❤
Thank you! Yes! I hope she realizes how lucky she is to have such a dependable person in her life! 😊
I’m sure she does now.. 🙂 🙂
Loved this. So beautiful. Egos sometimes need to be pushed aside.
Yes, we all need a break from our egos! Thank you so much for reading! 🙂
What a lovely interpretation of the prompt!
Thank you so much! 😊
Beautiful love story. She is fortunate to have his support and understanding and knows when to be there for her. And, it’s wonderful that she recognizes that and loves him for it.
Thank you so much! She’s very fortunate to have such a dependable guy in her life! 😊
Sweet, she has a good ‘un there!
An extremely lucky gal!😊 Thank you for reading!
This was lovely and uplifting!
Thank you so much for reading! 🙂
Having someone to share the burden is the most important thing in a relationship. 🙂 A lovely story.
That’s very true! 🙂 Thank you so much for reading! 🙂
There’s nothing like having someone to share a burden with. Definitely lightens the bearer.
You’re right! Thank you so much for reading! 🙂
It’s a pleasure 🙂