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But why, his mind screamed. Why would a woman like Alicia ever look at someone like him? That thought was better than an icy cold shower. It allowed him to step back, break the kiss, and take control.
"Why, Alicia?"
He studied her stunned features. She was breathing as erratically as he was. Those magnificent tits that he had held in the palms of his hand a moment before were heaving. Her lips were swollen. Her hair mussed, falling about her face in soft tendrils from the ponytail. He longed to touch it. To drew this woman back into his arms and never let her go. But...
"I won't be some pity fuck." The vitriol of his words shocked even him. And the look of pain that crossed her pretty face stung his soul. He wanted to reach for her, apologize, take the words back. But he could not. They were the truth. And he needed her to understand that.
He had survived his mother's social climbing, her constant diatribes reserved for her imperfect son. He had survived his wife's and best friend's betrayal. Hell, his body, if not his mind, had survived the blast that claimed six of his best men.
He could not marry her, sleep in the same bed with the woman he loved, night after night, and make love to her because she felt sorry for the poor scarred, lame Vet. He might not have much pride left. As much time as he has spent in those damned open-backed hospital gowns, his dignity was long since gone.
But he could not do what she asked. He could not live with her pity. He shook his head, "I'm sorry, Alicia. But there must be another way."
- COMMENTS
Anonymousabout 4 years agoI have been reading the story and I am impressed. This is a sad and beautiful story. You have given a lot of thought on how the characters think and react with each other. You get into the story so deep, I can almost feel Jon's pain and loss. You could have made this a quick story with a happy ending, but you decided to go another way. I applaud your decision. I gave all the chapters 5 stars. Thanks for your time and imagination.
eightytunesabout 4 years agoGreat build, to get at the truth. To repeat your story ,*the* points so needed to understand: "Jon was lost in the feel of the woman he loved. He wanted this woman. He always would"...THEN, the ah ha moment “I won't be some pity fuck”..."He could not live with her pity". Now the answers that each needs to give to the other to hear, to *want* this to happen, for Hope and for their own beliefs in making *the* commitment work.
Anonymousabout 4 years agoI totally agree. Keep up the good work.
This story, along with your others, are a pleasure to read.
Anonymousabout 4 years agoI’m the worst kind of reader!!! The kind that doesn’t usually leave a comment. But I am absolutely loving this story. You’re an amazing writer!
