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"Thank you. You cannot imagine how grateful I am that you tell me this."
"And one more thing. Today, finally, is the first time I can stand here with my spirits more or less intact. And I owe this, like so many other things, to you, Bev. And I want you to know whatever the future brings I will be eternally grateful for this."
I took the few steps to where she was standing, took her face in my hands and kissed her. It was a soft, caring kiss and I put all the love and gratitude I felt into it.
And then, finally, after more than four years, the monster broke down and the tears started flowing down my face. I cried. I cried for Sandra. I cried for Cecile. I cried for Matthew. I cried for the lives they wouldn't live. I cried for the love they wouldn't give. I cried for all the emotions they wouldn't feel. I cried for the successes they wouldn't achieve. I cried for the failures they wouldn't suffer.
The entire time Beverly just stood there, holding me tight, letting me cry out my sorrow. After a few eternities my tears finally dried up. I slowly rose; I seemed to have dropped on my knees while crying, dried my face with my sleeves and cleaned my nose with a tissue that Bev had magically made appear in her hand.
"Thank you Bev. Thank you for standing by side. Thank you for supporting me."
"It's no less than you deserve, my love."
"I love you, Beverly." I pulled her in an embrace and held her tight. She returned the embrace and we quietly stood there, lost in our thoughts, basking in our emotions.
End of Part IV - to be continued
- COMMENTS
Ravey19over 3 years agoI love the way you seem to get inside the heads of both Bev and Stan in such a way that their thoughts are so lifelike.
5 stars
Anonymousalmost 7 years agoI've read all the chapters so far and enjoyed it greatly. Don't worry about English; you are better than many English speakers. I find your narritive a bit too stark at places; too kind, too nice, too understanding, too introspective, but it remain enjoyable all the time! Please keep honing your skills and keep writing.
stattionabout 7 years agoAnother great chapter. Can't believe there's only one more to go! Really looking forward to it.
Anonymousabout 7 years agoI'm enjoying this series very much. Thank you for writing and sharing it! Your English is excellent and is easy to read.
I hesitate to add a petty criticism. Thrice you've used the word "quite," when I think you mean "quiet." It's a minor point, and doesn't detract from my enjoyment of your work.
WhoGivesAShitabout 7 years agoYou really nailed this chapter. The emotion is there, Stan finally begins to heal. It clearly took a lot to even consider telling Patrick that he might share his darkness someday. I sense that Bev has a somewhat dark secret, she hasn't tipped her hand yet. Looking forward to your next (final?) installment.
