promise fulfilled

she fought to hold back the tears and failed miserably at her attempt. he was leaving and she could not bear the thought. she tried to remember their happiest times in an effort at relief, but only increased her pain.

she touched his hand, laid her face next to his, and felt the warmth of his cheek next to hers. she lightly kissed his lips, slowly mouthed those three little words they often shared, and mustered a smile as he gazed sweetly at her through the windows of his soul before closing them for all eternity.

[Meet Me There - Richard A. Nichols]