Arthur was a hard working man most of his life; he didn’t have much time with his family; this was his sacrifice. He learned from his own father that to be a man means you protect and provide; feelings were irrelevant; they were put to the side. Agnes(the apple of his eye) has always supported him. Right by his side she has always been. The vows “for better or worse.” “In sickness and in health.” She took quiet seriously. Without her Arthur wouldn’t know unconditional love and loyalty. They always work through any issue that may arise. Divorce is never an option; there’s been much compromise. Arthur’s family has no idea how he’s replayed the accident over and over in his mind. The many nightmares he’s had; and the many nights he’s cried. The anger inside him for how life is now. Fully like a burden to his son; there’s no easy way out. Arthur doesn’t know it but Asher has been awake for many of his nightmares; he’d give anything to help his pop the right way; to show how much he cares. Asher loves his dad more than anything. He’s got his plate stacked high and could use a miracle; a blessing. Arthur wonders how life would be had he left work that night a little early. There’s no use in replaying the past. How he wishes he could confide in Agnes. Is there hope for this family? There always is; come back and see what happens next!
- Author: GenXer Shamrocker ☘️ ( Offline)
- Published: November 8th, 2023 06:18
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- Category: Short story
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Good write GS.
Thank you
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