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Taking Chances Pt. 2
Date: 5/24/2017, Categories: Mature Author: Sisyphus, Source: LushStories
... grief and guilt she was feeling for the way her husband’s life had ended. He knew how hard it must be to see a part of her life being buried, while the man she now loved was waiting for her. After the ceremony, she hugged friends and neighbors, knowing all of them were shocked and dismayed at the break-up of their marriage, yet still they offered their condolences. The people Martin had worked with at Gregory and Associates for so many years hugged her, saying what a good man he had been, and she nodded and smiled, thanking them. Melissa glanced at Tom by the tree, remembering the one time she’d met him. She kissed her mother goodbye and whispered in her ear, “Tom is a lovely man.” When everyone left, Catherine stood by the graveside for a few more minutes, looking at the shiny wooden coffin, covered with flowers and dirt. Tom could probably tell she wanted to be alone, but after a few minutes came to her and put his arms around her shoulders. She leaned into his chest, feeling his warmth and comfort. When they walked back to her car, she glanced back at the grave, holding Tom’s hand, squeezing it, feeling his strong loving hand. In the car, she was quiet, but loved the way he looked at her from time to time as they drove back to their apartment for lunch and the happy years ahead of them.