if only they knew

It was a night of deep contemplation. The papers had been signed...the final goodbyes had been said. A numbness had set in. All of a sudden the deadening silence too quiet.


The freedom gained daunting...what to do with it.


A new beginning. A new set of rules. A new lifestyle.


Rising from the sofa, the choice of music exactly that which had grated the nerves of the other....the volume dial higher than it had been in years.


The feet resting on the coffee table....scatter cushions sat on and no harm done to them, contrary to belief.


A gust of wind raced through the home.....no care that the draft may result in a stiff neck.


The empty plate with the remnants of a pizza eaten on the floor...to be put into the sink....but not immediately.


Beginning to breath. Beginning to realise how the tiniest , the silliest if things had led to the demise of their 15 year relationship.


If only they had both known how to keep things in perspective.


Anyway.


They papers had been signed. The final goodbyes had been said....the kids would be home soon.


She missed the security provided when they were two.


They were back....the kids rushing in....happy.


Their love instant....she knew they had had a good day.


As he drove away, he missed the security provided when they were two....if only he had known to relate to her better.


He picked up the phone.....confirmed the 10am the next morning....she looked sexy....a new woman on the site. She reminded him of his ex.


After frenzied hugs and kisses, the kids had rushed off to get ready for school the following day. She answered the sms...


"Looking forward to loving you gentle. 10am confirmed".

If only they knew...

Note: some resort to that which may be taboo seeking the comfort of another human being while others resort to that which may be taboo as a matter of survival.....it doesn't change the people they may be.


RB.