1. Into the Abyss--Chapter 11


    Date: 1/19/2016, Categories: Love Stories, Author: prairiedogg, Rating: 28, Source: LushStories

    helped her from the car. I held her hand as we walked up the sidewalk to her porch. Jan stopped and turned to me. "I can't tell you what this evening meant to me, Frank. I feel like a woman again, thanks to you. You know, I meant what I said earlier. I do love you. It's been a long time since anyone has meant enough to me to say those words, so you'd better believe it when I say it to you." "And I love you, Jan. You are one in a million and I'm the one you want. How do you think that makes me feel?" We stood near the door and embraced. I tilted Jan's head up toward me and kissed her. Not a smoldering, passionate kiss, but one that told her that I would be there for her. Strong enough to get her attention, yet tender enough to let her know that I would treat her the way a woman should be treated. We broke the kiss and said goodnight to each other. I stood there until she was safely inside before I walked to my car. It was a special evening indeed. After a very peaceful night of sleep I woke up on Sunday morning totally refreshed. The sun was shining and it reflected my disposition. For the first time in a very long time I had good reason for optimism. I had the love of a good woman, my sham of a marriage was one step closer to ending and the future was free of uncertainty. The only thing that needed to be done was arranging a meeting with Lucy. I had to let her know that it was over between us, and I had to do it as soon as possible. I reached for my phone, only to realize ...
    that I never turned it on after getting all of those text messages from Lucy last night. Once it powered on I was stunned to find that there were at least 20 more texts from Lucy. She seemed very desperate to speak with me, so I called her number. She must have had it in her hand, because she answered it immediately. "Frank, thank God you called. I'm so sorry for what I did. Please forgive me!" Dear God, she was nearly hysterical. I had to project calm so that she wouldn't get her hopes up. "Hello, Lucy," I said. "I'm sorry I didn't return your texts, but it was very late and I was busy. I would really like to see you, though. What do you say we meet at Dobby's Place around noon? We need to have a long talk about everything." "Of course, Frank. Oh, I'm so happy you called me. I'll be there, don't you worry about it. Thank you, Frank. You won't regret this, I promise you." "Okay, Lucy, I'll see you then. Bye, bye." I clicked the red button, ending the call. The poor woman thought that there was still a chance. I would have to give serious thought about what I would say to her. Her spirits were so high that any rejection might throw her into a rage. Now it was time for a good phone call. I needed to talk to Jan and tell her what a wonderful evening it was. Her phone rang two or three times and Jennifer answered it. "Hello Mr. Beddoes, how are you doing today?" "Now Jennifer, what did I tell you to call me yesterday?" "I'm sorry," she giggled. "How are you Frank? I hope you're in ...
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