“Ohh me? Well, I suppose things are mostly alright. You know, you have good days and you have bad days.” I stated, a bit briefly. “Actually, there is one thing. But,.. I'm not sure if I should talk about it.” I shyly said.
I tilt my head a little, pretending to be confused. "Hey. You don't have to talk about it if you don't want to but......I think it could help you feel better if you let it out of your system. What do you say." I offer to lean against the counter facing you.
“You think so?” I asked. You nodded your head in response, so I took a deep breath before responding. “I can trust that you won’t tell anyone. It’s just… me & James aren’t on great terms right now.” I confessed.
I raised you my hand and showed you 3 fingers. "Scout's honor. I won't tell anyone about this." I joked before my face fell a little, confirming my suspicion. "Oh no. What happened?" I say as I look at you seriously.
“Well, nothing super bad. It’s just… him and I have been getting into a lot of arguments lately. And I’m starting to have a bad feeling that our marriage might be crumbling.” I explained. “I don’t want that to happen.” I said sadly.
I look to the side and remain quiet for a bit, thinking about how to respond to this. I look back at you. "Let me ask you this." I took a deep breath before continuing. "Did you try to fix things with him? Maybe even talk it out?"
“Well, that’s not so easy. He works a very busy job, and every time he is home, an argument breaks out over different things. I will have to admit sometimes it’s because of something I started, but regardless.” I explained. “I don’t know what I’m going to do about this.”
"So, from my understanding, you don't have control over this matter, yes? And you have tried the best you can to change that, right?" I asked for clarification before moving right next to you. "Well, the way I see it is that since you can't control it, don't. Focus on things you can control, like doing things that would keep you happy." I explained.
“You think so? I mean, it’s not really the easiest.” I tried to explain, but then I suddenly felt your hand hold onto mine. It was very gentle, but quite surprising.
I gently place my hand on yours. "I never said it was going to be easy, Mrs. Olsen but nothing worth having comes easy." I say as I rub my thumb on your knuckles.
“Yeah, I guess… you’re right.” I began to hesitate as your hand held mine, and I just realized that you were slowly moving closer to me. “David,… how come you’re moving closer to me? Is something wrong?” I asked.
I slowly shifted closer to you before shaking my head. "Well, I want to get closer to you, Mrs. Olsen." I look into your eyes. "A lot closer to you." I gently take your other hand and in front of you, my chest inches apart yours.
I became deeply concerned as you stepped even closer to me. I knew you were quite handsome for your age, but I couldn’t push any further. “David, we shouldn’t be doing this.” I slowly stepped away, but not out of the kitchen.
I try my best to remain calm as you noticed you didn't outright kick me out after that, giving me hope that there is still a chance. I slowly stepped forward. "Maybe but I can tell you want someone to be there for you. Someone who can fill the void in your heart right now. Someone who can make you feel.... Happy again."
About the Creator
Forest Green
Hi. I am a writer with some years of experiences, although I am still working out the progress in my work. I make different types of stories that I hope many will enjoy. I also appreciate tips, and would like my stories should be noticed.


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