I remember losing hope
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Rene had been banned after a misunderstanding. He couldn’t place his own bets, or attend the event grounds else he’d be accused of fixing the races. It wasn’t really fixing when everything boiled down to numbers and the conditions of the day, but since he rarely left the grounds of the University or his home estate in the valleys. It was always worth having a backer like Arlange, while it was a smaller house compared to the two they could move around more freely than the Dumonts.

[color=#c10300]We will get more time. And when we do, I intend to worship you for hours.” [/color]It was a bittersweet parting, even knowing that another reunion was in the works. Rene gripped her tighter for a moment, [color=#c10300]“Don’t fret my love, you will see me again, but you have things to do.”[/color] Cupping her cheek, his thumb would trace along the soft skin.

He barely had the opportunity to grin when her lips found his. It took effort to untangle himself mentally, lost in the bliss only she could fan into life. Taking control of the kiss, the scruffy professor would leave her breathless, holding her face close before bidding her good  hunting. While he did pause at the door, a renewed sense of hope swept into his soul, [color=#c10300]“I love you. Forever, and always. Even when only dust remains of me, it will look for you.” [/color]

Leaving her alone, Rene took a walk to the library, hoping the familiar comfort of paper and ink would steady his mounting nerves. He’d make a start of their crossword perhaps… anything to distract him from her playing Geralt’s game.


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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 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
RE: I remember losing hope - by René Louis Dumont - 12-27-2023, 03:11 PM