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The Lonely Salesman Chapter Three Part Two
Date: 3/1/2024, Categories: Love Stories, Author: JdRobbins
... kissed her again and circled her waist, leading my love across that footbridge that I'd always remember being where Connie and I had expressed our love for each other the first time. As we walked along the Path of Reflections, the shimmering of Holiday Lights mirrored in the calm waters of the stream. Mirror images that would forever be burned into our memories. We stopped many times along that path to hug and kiss each other. At one spot, Connie was standing in front of me. My arms were around her waist, and my nose was nuzzled beside her ear. She said, Tell me again. I want to hear it again." "I love you, Connie." I whispered, "I love you now and forever." She leaned against me and said, "Those words are so beautiful. Please never stop speaking them to me." "Always and forever!" I said, "I promise you that I'll love you always and forever." We reached the end of the Path of Reflections. Darkness was all that lay ahead, but as we turned to walk back toward our little footbridge, the full moon rose above the horizon and reflected its glowing light in the still waters of the stream. Connie smiled at me and said, “How much more romantic a night could you have planned, Phil? Your timing is perfect.” I took her hand and brought it to my lips to kiss the back of her soft hand. I said, "Our timing is perfect; this setting, this beautiful romantic setting, will only serve to enhance our memories of tonight. Connie and I walked back along the Path of ...
... Reflections arm in arm, basking in the glow of our newly pledged love for one another. As we strolled along the path, the Christmas lights from the other side reflected in the stream, and the moon shined brightly in the crisp winter air. Reaching the footbridge where we had promised to love each other always, I stopped another couple and asked if they could take a picture of Connie and me. We stood with the twinkling glow of Holiday lights behind us at the exact spot where we had told each other we were in love. Several poses later, I thanked the guy I'd asked to take pictures and retrieved my camera. They headed down the path, enjoying the sights. I turned to Connie and said, "I feel like the luckiest man on earth tonight. I feel so good inside.” Connie looked into my eyes and said, "Philly, I'm the lucky one here. I've fallen in love with the most romantic man on earth. I wish I could describe how safe, how complete you've made me feel tonight." I took her hand in mine, and we slowly returned toward our last stop, the big barn that served as the refreshment stand and gift shop. As we walked by Santa's workshop, the jolly old dude was standing around the side of the building, sneaking a smoke. He saw us and waved at Connie. She smiled at him and gave him the thumbs-up sign, letting him know her Christmas wish had already come true. I pulled the heavy door to the gift shop open and ushered Connie inside. "Want some hot chocolate?" I asked. Connie giggled ...