A Love Reclaimed

ring inside of me. That was it, a very perfect day of ours. I took a deep breath and began walking down the aisle. The air around me was fi

g my own emotions. Immediately, I reached him he held onto my hand, and softly squeezed

agine after all these years, he still made me

the weight of our promises, and just immediately the officiant pronounced us husb

r eyes with a monogrammed handkerchief. I felt a bit of sadness, as my parents weren't present to share this great mome

, champagne toast, joy, and laughter, Jack was all around me, nev

on the terrace, stars twinkling above us, and the soft

being called, Mrs. Ellison." Admittedly, I said, it feels like a dream, whil

is arms with a serious growing expression. "I want you to know something, Emma, that no matter wha

." Tears prick

y want you to know, none of that matters to me. I chose you to build a life with you. We are now, just one, and equal. His words melt like a bal

neymoon." "Lead the way, Mr. Ellison." I laughed, feeling much lighter than I had in years. Like teenagers with a futu

e. For a moment, I felt disoriented, not knowing where I was, and before I kne

nt of stubble on his jaw. This time he looked much younger than the boy I had fallen in love w

ied, not able to keep the smile from my face. He pulled me closer, nuzzling his face into my neck. "I want to get used to w

ging, kissing, making love, and enjoying each other's company. And as the sun rose high in the sky, we took a walk to the beach. U

the surf, shrieking at the cold water. Jack caught hold of my waist, lifting me and spinning me aroun

nd like being intertwined together. Everything seems new

lue to orange, then to pink. Gazing into my eyes, "What are you thinking?" Jack asked, his fingers tracing lazy patterns on my arm. Leaning into him,

who can't believe got married to you. You are the most incredible and talented woman I have ever known. His words brought t

me ago. "Oh, Emma, you are more than enough, and everything," Jack, softened his expression, kissing me, then slowly and d

we head back to our room and I show you how much you

t lay ahead, or doubts about creeping in, we would have to face them together, but little did I know that those challenges were a

oice was low and urgent coming from the bathroom, I

o know that I am on my honeym

d then a heavy sigh. "Okay

regret. I felt so uneasy as my eyes met his eyes, knowing what he was about t

at work, a major client is about pulling out of business, which is not too goo

hort. "When are we going to leave?" I asked, keeping my voice steady. Jack's expression t

will be only away for a few days," Jack said quickly, moving to sit beside me on the bed. I promise

know what was happening, this time was supposed to be for us, our perfect beginning

what importance his career meant to him, the pressure chasing him, and how he must have to pro

d was guilt. "I love you," he said, pulling me tightly

I sat on the bed, feeling numb, when I realized what I just signed

prepare to leave. Is this just the beginning?

d at the door, and leaned in for a quick

nd then all of a sudden, he was gone, lea

Tears quickly welled up in my eyes, and a sob escaped my throat. I

gotten my