30 Days

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Author: K Larsen
my coffee in hand as a scan people passing by. A woman plops down at the table next to me book and coffee in hand. When our eyes meet she gives me a small smile which I return. I watch as she sips her coffee and enjoys her book completely oblivious to her surroundings. Her chin length blonde hair shines in the sun making it look like she has a halo. She periodically tucks a stray chunk of hair behind her ear as she reads.
     
    “Excuse me?” I offer softly. Her head pops up. “What are you reading?”
    “The Life List.” She holds the book up so I can see the cover.
    “Is it good?” I ask.
    “It’s very good.”
    “Why?” My question seems to confuse or startle her, I can't tell which.
    “It’s real. It’s true. It doesn't gloss over any of the harsh realities of life. I guess because it’s brutally honest.”
    “Will you tell me what it’s about?” I push.
    “It’s about a woman who thinks she has the life she’s always wanted until she meets a stranger at a bar who... sparks her life light again. But she’s married and has to make some seriously tough decisions to make. She has to find herself again. And, to do that she has to hurt people she loves and herself a bit in the process. It’s very moving.” She pauses. “But she does it. Scary or not she pushes through and takes control of her life- her happiness.”
    “It sounds fantastic. I might have to read it.” I smile.
    “I should finish it in the next few days....if you like, you could borrow it when I’m done. I come here every Friday morning.” Her offer astounds me. Pure kindness. I’m a stranger and she’s offering something to me for nothing. Simply because I took the time to indulge her.
    “I’d like that very much. Thank you. I’m Elle.”
    “Jenna. Nice to meet you.” She sets her book down to shake my hand.
    “Well Jenna, I’m off, but I’ll see you here next Friday?”
    “It’s a date.” Her smile is warm and genuine and I feel a strange sense of accomplishment for taking the time to talk to her. Such a small act that resulted in unexpected happiness and kindness.
     
    As I meander back to the cottage I wonder what my life would have been like if I hadn’t met Ryan. Would I appreciate this list and the things on it still? The small things in life that free, happy people probably experience all the time. Maybe I wouldn’t think to reach out and try these things because they would be common place, taken for granted. All I know is that this is my second chance at life and I’m living it to the fullest. I am not Ryan’s prisoner anymore. I have no one to worry about but myself and my own happiness.
     
    I walk up to the theater at six forty five and Colin is already waiting for me. He’s leaning against the brick exterior watching my approach. His gaze burns like a physical touch and my belly tightens in anticipation. Just the sight of him starts a fire blazing in the pit of my stomach. I smile lifting my hand to wave and his grin widens exposing that sexy dimple.
    “Elle.” He greets. His voice has hoarseness to it. I can feel it’s rumble vibrate through me. His arm snakes around my waist and pulls me into a hug. I can feel every rock hard inch of him pressing into me.
    “Hi Colin.” I push out of his embrace slightly and look up to his handsome face.
    “You ready?” He asks.
    “Yes. Let’s go.” A hand slips to my lower back as he guides me into the theater. I reach into my pocket pulling out the tickets and hand them to him.
     
    When we finally file into the theater he lets me pick where we sit and as we both settle into our seats he takes my hand and laces his fingers through mine. The contact seems so intimate. Gentle and kind and sweet. Emotions blow through me like a tornado. I’m not sure what I’m doing. I can't make a life with him. I’m married. I’m hiding until I can truly be free. I feel guilt for leading him on but I can't seem to tear my hand from his. I don't know why but I feel like I
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