Thank You for Love

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John set silently in his car waiting for his ex-wife to appear with their son. He was trembling inside for he had not seen them for quite awhile. She was too busy abroad making films, for she was an actress with a blooming career and he was so happy to see them both again. When he saw them coming through the iron gate of her house's garden, he jumped out, opened his arms and the child, all so excited with joy, jumped into his arms, putting his head on his father's sholder. John hugged the child thightly and cuddled his head, kissing him and whispering sweet names. He looked at his wife with wide opened eyes full of love and gratefulness. She smiled and nodded her head, then turned back quickly and disappeared among the trees of the garden.

On Mondy John walked into his office, shining unusually, what was noticed by his two female colleagues with whom he was sharing the office.

- Good morning, girls. Nice day for work, eh?

- Mhm... Confirmed one of them, obviously not very interested to continue such an ironic suggestion.

After some time, he was called to his manager's office, and when they were alone, the two women looked at each other making funny faces.

- What's wrong with him? - Asked one. - Radiating like a sun. Must have been some good sex last night...

The other woman turned her head left and right, denying her colleague's impression.

- No way! He spent the weekend with his son. That's why he is so happy.

- Oh! - Exclamed her friend. - The princess is visiting our small country. How exciting!

- Yeah... she doesn't do it very often, nowadays. Too busy...

They returned to their works with no more comments.

After the working hours John went to his car where his ex was standing to say goodbye for she was going back abroad. He took her home with not much words said, but he was obviously happy for her letting him drive her. When they were at her place, she gave him her hand which he took with his both and when she noticed his warmth and slight trembling, she swiftly gave him her smile and went out, almost running through the garden and sighing something like 'Oh, god...'

Her mother was inside playing with her grandchild. The daughter set beside her and put her head on her mother's sholder, like a child, her eyes were wet with tears.

- If only he could show some anger, some rage, some disrespect...

Her mother put her hand and cuddled her daughter's long, shining, wavy, beautiful hair.

[Steven Hunley]

Over all I liked the tone of this piece. You matched the subdued state of the protagonist with the overall writing tone.

Check for spelling errors more rigorously. Some word programs do it for you. They were the only distractions I suffered.

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Thank you, Steven, for reading and commenting. Oh, I am so sorry I haven't checked my spelling. But I was so much obsessed with the subject and wanted to break free from it, that I had to post it as soon as I had written it. :)

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Kate went out of bathroom and her son's nanny smiled at her and whispered:

- Leo has fallen asleep, finally.... Haha... I had to tell him two stories instead of only a half of one. He was really excited with your travel home and back....

Nanny hesitated for awhile, watching Kate busy with her hair in front of a mirror in her bedroom.

- Oh, Cecie, it was so painful for us both with John so soft and obviously still in love with me. Her eyes filled with tears and she was about to start crying. Seeing this Cecilia took her hand and squeezed it firmly to offer her some comfort.

- I think it is more like adoration, Kate, than loving what he feels for you...

She said, looking at Kate's eyes trying to minimize her pain.

Kate looked at her amazed.

- You think so?

When Cecilia nodded assuredly, Kate seemed a bit easier. Then she smiled and continued drying her hair.

- Thank you, Cecie. You might be right. Then I can just classify him as my fan and not feel so guilty at all.

She laughed loudly.

- Finally, I am an actress and I shouldn't feel bad about people who adore me, should I?

She asked more rhetorically, not expecting any answer. So, this conversation ended and Cecilia said:

- OK, my darling, I am off. Going home.

- Do you have any nice date tonight?

Asked Katherine with a loutish shine in her eyes.

Cecilia laughed, for she was an older woman.

- Why, yes, of course. You know me... haha...

She waved and went out leaving Kate laughing, too, very pleased for leaving her mistress in a better mood.

The air outside was warm, the night was soft and pleasant, so she decided to walk home, instead of taking a taxi. The city was quiet in that part and she enjoyed every moment of it.