Sonia- a short story written by Berni Albrighton

It's been a long time since we embraced. Too many arguments stood in the way. We couldn't get past the words. Like shields in battle. They dented us. They became part of who we were to each other. Vicious accusations and behaviours, acts of spite. All designed to maim. And then, you took to your bed. I didn't understand the magnitude of it. I didn't feel the tremors beneath my feet. I saw you give up and I resented you for it. Until the pains came and you could no longer cope. You made the decision that you'd had enough. You chose the date and the place. Today, in your bed, in my arms. Those that mattered stood and sat in sorrow and support. I held you until your last breath. You were brave. I am left heartbroken for the relationship we never had. In memory ...