I remember losing hope
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She was intoxicating, a high that stirred things in him that no-one had ever, would ever,  hold a candle to. He was a ghost without her, reduced to a mere shadow as he tried to cope without his better half, the one who he’d entwined his soul with. His attraction based on their long established friendship, their love blooming as they studied into the quiet hours. There was no one else for Rene. He would take no other for his wife, even if she was currently a madmans.

[color=#c10300]“The village it’s near has a telescopic glass, to study the stars,” [/color]he explained, [color=#c10300]“Francis in Astronomy has work to be done, calculations to be made.”[/color] His forehead pressed against hers, [color=#c10300]“I could visit. I remember the gardens were always lovely this time of year. The way it flowed down to the lake and the small island in it.”[/color] Options. There were various options for them, if she could get away.

Her burrowing caused him to chuckle, deciding to shift them into a  better position. His hand slipped down, sliding under her rear while his body turned to sit on the table edge. Effortlessly he pulled her side on, into his lap, arms drawing around her tightly, but careful not to ruffle the dress too noticeably. His face tucked itself into the crook of her neck, breathing her in between soft kisses against her flesh.

[color=#c10300]“...How are your crossword skills? Do you still subscribe to Guido’s challenges?” [/color]It had been their challenge during their student days, Guido’s puzzles in the various gazettes and annals published to stimulate competition among the academics.


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I remember losing hope - by Claude Manchette - 11-05-2023, 05:20 PM
RE: I remember losing hope - by Claude Manchette - 11-10-2023, 08:51 AM
RE: I remember losing hope - by Claude Manchette - 11-17-2023, 08:26 AM
RE: I remember losing hope - by Claude Manchette - 11-20-2023, 07:12 AM
RE: I remember losing hope - by Claude Manchette - 11-23-2023, 10:22 AM
RE: I remember losing hope - by Claude Manchette - 11-25-2023, 08:25 AM
RE: I remember losing hope - by Claude Manchette - 11-29-2023, 03:59 PM
RE: I remember losing hope - by Claude Manchette - 12-01-2023, 10:35 AM
RE: I remember losing hope - by Claude Manchette - 12-09-2023, 09:07 AM
RE: I remember losing hope - by René Louis Dumont - 12-14-2023, 07:04 AM
RE: I remember losing hope - by Claude Manchette - 12-14-2023, 05:47 PM
RE: I remember losing hope - by Claude Manchette - 12-23-2023, 08:04 PM
RE: I remember losing hope - by Claude Manchette - 12-26-2023, 04:53 PM