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Click here"Do you mind if I come over there? I have something to show you."
"Of course not, Tom. When will you be here?"
"I'll let Mrs. Calderone know I'm out for the evening and she can leave something for the boys to eat. Undoubtedly it would be a heat-and-serve pizza. I should be at your place in a half-hour."
"I'll put something on for both of us," she said. He could hear the smile in her voice.
True to his word, Tom rolled his Audi into the visitor parking slot at Connie's townhouse half an hour later. He walked up to the front door and was about to ring the bell when it opened and a bright, cheery, Connie welcomed him.
"Hi, lover," Connie smiled, wrapping her arms around his neck and kissing him deeply.
"Hi," he managed when she finally released her lip-lock.
Once inside and sitting with her on the sofa, they exchanged kisses once again before Tom put the cream-coloured envelope on the coffee table in front of them.
"What's that?" she asked.
"I went in to see Malachi Wise today. Veronica attached that letter to her will, only to be opened upon her death. She gave it to Malachi less than a month before she disappeared. I think you ought to read it."
She nodded, noting the serious look on Tom's face. He picked it up and handed it to her.
"I'll get you a drink while you're reading," he said, rising and heading for the kitchen. He poured two glasses of wine from an open bottle and returned to the living room. When he arrived, he could see tears streaming down Connie's face, her jaw trembling as she read the letter.
When she finished, she put the letter down and pulled Tom to her and held him closely.
"I had no idea," she cried. "I didn't see any sign ... nothing."
"I know. Neither did I. She had us all fooled. I guess it explains what happened that night on the Lady."
Connie nodded, tears still trickling from her eyes.
"My poor sister. Knowing she was going to die and hiding it. She was right. She was an incredible actress. I can't quite believe it," she paused. "I guess it's a warning to me to be watchful. Cancer can run in families."
"I hadn't thought of that," Tom admitted.
"Tom, we can never tell my parents about this -- the suicide or the affair. They must never know. It would kill them."
Tom nodded agreement. "I won't tell the boys or my mother either. They don't need to know. I'd rather they have good memories of her than what's in that letter. After you've seen it, I'm going to put it in the safe deposit box. I'm the only person with access to it, but I'll probably add you to that soon. Are you okay with that, or do you want me to destroy it?"
"I don't know," she cried. "I really don't. It's too soon to decide. Why don't you put it away and we can decide later if we want to destroy it."
"Okay, I'll put it in the box tomorrow so that no one finds it accidentally."
It was a quiet meal and afterwards, they sat together on the sofa, attempting to watch some television, but finding it difficult to concentrate. Finally giving up, Connie rose and took Tom's hand, leading him to the bedroom. They would make love in silence, but with a tenderness that Connie had become accustomed to with her man. He seemed to know exactly when to comfort her this way, leaving the more aggressive and passionate love-making for another time.
He had no intention of going home that night. She needed his warmth and soothing presence to keep her calm. The letter had a profound affect on her feelings for her late sister. She almost understood why she did what she did. Almost, but not quite. The affair began before she knew of her illness. Veronica's recognition of her sister's love for Tom and her willingness to see her happy was almost as shocking. It would seem she didn't really know her sister at all.
"Connie ... I think it's time we told the boys and our parents about us. I love you and I want to marry you when we can, and I want everyone to know that," he said.
She turned to him and smiled. "Yes. I want that too. Tomorrow will be a new day, Tom. A new day for us."
END
My thanks to ErikThread and DaveT for the editing skills and helpful suggestions. Any errors are mine alone.
- COMMENTS
Phxray54about 1 month ago2nd read after a few years. 4 to a 5. Time sometimes changes one's perspective.
FlynnTaggart3 months agoLovely if sad story. Was kinda wondering "who did it", thinking maybe it was Connie hiding on the boat with her knowledge of it or one of the son's protecting their dad or even her lover. Though maybe it really was an accident too, didn't expect how things went. Man was the wife selfish even in death, could have easily gotten her husband arrested by having suspicion fall on him. 5 stars, a very well written story.
Anonymous6 months agoAgreed with the anon 9 months ago just share the info with everyone it will make things so much easier down the road. She didn’t care about you so why should you care about her
Anonymousover 1 year agoHiding information about the suicide and affair...THAT'S COWARDLY BEHAVIOR!!
THIS ISNOT ROMANCE
Anonymousover 1 year agoDealing with terminal cancer is difficult and as many people as there are in the world there are ways of dealing with it. Suicide is not uncommon. What I found amazing was the author's depth of understanding of human nature and not following the typical thinking. Tom is a good example of how a man should love. The end was satisfying. A very good read.
THC
Purplefizzalmost 2 years agoGood story, but flawed, it’s a touch contrived imho re not letting family know it was suicide, as previously commented on, protecting someone’s reputation who didn’t reciprocate that way of thinking doesn’t work.
Anonymousabout 2 years agoI liked most of this story, just not quite all of it. It was mentioned more than once that Veronica’s mother had been really cold towards Tom since Veronica’s death. Like maybe she suspected Tom of being responsible for her death. That alone should convince Tom and Connie to share the letter with Connie’s parents. Or just for spite, maybe not. Screw’em, let them think what they want. It’ll really get their goat when Tom and Connie’s relationship becomes public. I’m not usually a troublemaker but some people just need their nose tweaked a little, maybe to teach them a little humility.
Anonymousover 2 years agoI can’t believe these “bleeding hearts” who think it was ok for Veronica to have an affair! If you really love your spouse, YOU DON’T CHEAT ON THEM! As Veronica stated, she was a cheating bitch who thought that it was ok to cheat on her husband. I say that he must release the letter so everyone stops blaming Tom for Veronica’s death. Also he should go after Veronica’s lover and get him fired. He hit on Veronica even though he knew she was married.
Anonymousabout 3 years agoI fail to see why Tom would not show the letter to his sons and his in-laws. The police report on the death would be suicide. If it were murder Tom would still be in jail! So the letter confirms suicide but details the reasons behind the suicide. Many people end there lives when they are in great pain with no cure insight. There should be no stigma associated with such a death. I am sure that Veronica’s sons and parents wouldn’t want her to suffer prior to death. It is these bleeding heart religious types who stick their noses in other people’s business and say that suicide is against “their religion” so they go out of their way to stop it.
Anonymousabout 3 years agoI have problems with stories like this because they fail to develop the character of the wife. To be that selfish, narcissistic and cruel would have been well documented by the family. No one can be that good of an actress for 20 years and only on literotica does a woman get hit with a slut ray and then write a needlessly cruel and heartless letter that would serve no purpose but to emotionally cripple their husband.
It isn't realistic without the wife's development. It leaves too many plot holes and questions. She starts an affair, is diagnosed with cancer and then proceeds to poison her husband, commit suicide knowing her husband will be suspected of her death because at the same time she is having an affair. She gives no consideration of her sons but they were happy?
This is bad writing. It lacks realism because the only type of woman who would do all of this is a sociopath. She wasn't depressed. She showed now clinical signs. No, she was just a selfish (as she said) woman who gave no fuck about anyone else but herself and apparently no one ever noticed.
Bad. Writing. -starsong1977
