I’ve only every really loved 3 people in my life, my 2 boys and Justin. That may seem weird since I’m married to Henry. Though there is a story behind all of it. See my parents are what you would call “Wealthy”. They wanted me to get married with someone who is also wealthy so that I was never poor and I’d always be taken care of. They never listen to when I said I didn’t want to get married though. Next thing I knew Henry was around the house all the time and my parents adored him. He asked me on a date I said yes to make everyone happy. Later came a weeding and my 2 boys. I was perfectly content. I wasn’t in love, but I was happy most times. Henry’s job moved him over to a new location in Texas, which I where I met Justin. When I got to our new house Henry bought in Texas the boys and I went shopping for dinner. When I got to the register there he was. He was cute and nice to everyone in front of me. Then it was time for him to ring my items.
“These your boys?” he asked with a hard Texas accent.
“Yeah, this is Jordan and James. Say Hi boys!” I reply.
“Hi” they replied in unison, while they continued exploring.
“Um yeah we just moved her from Georgia.” I said nervously.
“Well, Welcome to Texas! I’m Justin by the way” he spoke.
“I’m Claire,” I responded as I headed out the door with our groceries. A huge smile remained on my face the whole day.
The days past and I went to the store more and more, for stupid reasons. Like getting tissue when there was already a pack left. Each day he was there he did a cute side smile to me and he’d ask about the boys.
One day while the boys and Henry were sleeping. I went to the store again. Though for a good reason this time, I had a cough. I made it to the store just before they closed. The cute bagboy was closing the store tonight. As I handed him the medicine a conversation started.
“You’re sick, huh? That’s weird because we don’t get a lot of sick people here.”
“Oh, I think it’s the weather change from Georgia to here, its way hotter here.” I answered trying to hold back a cough, but having to let it out.
“Come on. I’ll get you some water, you can take your medicine here.” He spoke so kindly.
“Thanks!” As I slipped the medicine down my throat and gulped. I quickly began to feel better. Though I forgot medicine makes you drowsy.
I ended up staying at the store pass closing time, and we just talked. He told me about his families’ old ranch not too far away. Apparently they have an endless supply of pigs. I told him about my family back home and our old house.
I quickly realized how late it was and knew it was time for me to go.
“I think I should head out!” I conversed as I got up and started forward the door. He got up and grabbed my wrist.
He whispered in my ear, “Please don’t go!” His cool breathe to linger on my right ear. We remained like that in a daze. A car passes by snapping me out of it. I started packing up my things and opened the door, while he remained in the same spot. As one of my left foot stepped outside, I quickly ran back to kiss him. He quickly responded by pressing his lips against mine. Not wanting to pull away I knew I had to before anyone woke up.
He whispered in my ear again, but this time he said “Meet me in alley between this store and the flower shop tomorrow at noon.”
“Ok,” I whispered back and I ran out the door. When I got home the house was still and quiet. The maids have gone home already and the boys and Henry remained asleep. I slipped back into bed with Henry without waking him up.
