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Petrichor: Chapter 11
MICHAEL Who knew we'd be attending a funeral once we got back from our honeymoon. Pablo Martin had been cutting our hair since we were kids and although I hadn't been to his shop in years, it was still sad to see one of the greats go down so early. There was also the giant elephant in the room that nobody but Freddy and I knew about. I didn't know if this was the appropriate time to talk about it, but now that the old man was dead, we didn't have to keep his secrets anymore.
By Sharlene Alba8 years ago in Humans
Petrichor: Chapter 10
SERENA The universe had a twisted sense of humor when it came to Daniel and I. We could be tied to trees in the middle of a storm and still find a way to spring ourselves loose, and find each other just in time to face the mayhem together. Substitute those trees with resentment and pain, and those ropes tied around our wrists with tenacious love and gritty passion, and you had yourself a couple of adults who loved beyond madness and sanity. None of it made sense. Maybe it wasn't supposed to. All I knew was the universe was up to its old tricks again, because I was now staring down at a pregnancy test, and the word positive kept flashing on the screen, as if I needed to be reminded over and over again I had no self-control when it came to that man.
By Sharlene Alba8 years ago in Humans
Petrichor: Chapter 9
DANIEL There were certain father and son traditions I witnessed but never experienced when I was a kid. Such as building a car from the ground up, riding your first horse, getting haircuts at the barber shop every Sunday. My mother tried to fit that role whenever she could get time off from working her two jobs. It was a rare occasion but she tried. I had to give her that.
By Sharlene Alba8 years ago in Humans
Petrichor: Chapter 7
SERENA White linen drapes served as rooftops for the wedding tents, all curved to perfection as they crossed and met in different directions. The festoon lights underneath it made it stand out much more, and also illuminated the light and airy space as the reception continued down towards the beach. The waves weren't as angry today, a neutral calm flowing through the water with ease as it crashed against the sand and against my toes. The sun was minutes away from setting and the view from here was breathtaking.
By Sharlene Alba8 years ago in Humans
Petrichor: Chapter 6
MARLEY Not a lick of nerves took over me when I finally put on my wedding dress. I was ready. Michael was ready. This was it. The longest ride down the exhilarating road of love. It's been a long time coming and I was sure nothing could ruin it at this point. I could hear everyone gathering outside for the ceremony while I finished getting ready, and I couldn't help but peak outside the second story window of the beach house. Michael hadn't arrived yet but he still time to get here. Not that I was worried he wouldn't show. Nothing short of God could stop that man from marrying me.
By Sharlene Alba8 years ago in Humans
The Approach
In the boredom of an ordinary working evening, my eyes crossed around the empty space of the reception area. All the details that made unique the hall seemed less alive in that lonely hour. The colors of the fabrics were dull, the small duplicate of a carousel between the two main chair was static in a position without any wind that made it move in the air, the elevator light was wick. The only thing which was illuminating the scenario were my thoughts. They have never been so active as in that moment, there was a strange contrast between the reality around me and the long shade that you left in my mind. I was aware to maintain the professional image that people expected from me as a receptionist but in the meantime, I couldn’t mask my thoughts. You were hitting me again.
By Martina Franco8 years ago in Humans
Petrichor: Chapter 5
SERENA "And that's all of it. Now, I need a drink. Or five," I finished with exhaustion, as Kyle smirked and set my favorite cocktail drink on the bar top. Kyle's Place was the name of his restaurant in Baytown Texas, and I was elated to find out it also included a bar. I haven't had a drink in years and now that I could afford to let loose now that Daniel was spending the majority of his time with the boys, I could finally relax. He knew the basics of their sleeping disorders just in case Zach decided to fall asleep in the middle of having one of his intellectual conversations, and he wouldn't freak out enough to end up in the hospital. Zander on the other hand would be fine until bed time came, when he tended to do the most sleep walking.
By Sharlene Alba8 years ago in Humans
Petrichor: Chapter 4
DANIEL Shit. I knew calling Michael was a bad idea. He'd be here any minute and I had to find Serena to warn her. She'd gone to get some rest in upstairs a few hours ago while I looked after the boys, who were currently kicking the soccer ball around in the backyard. She seemed different. More quiet. Less confrontational. I thought it might've been because the boys were around and she didn't want the arguing to start around them. I had a feeling she didn't say much because I wasn't going to like what she had to tell me.
By Sharlene Alba8 years ago in Humans
Life After Love: The Finale
MARLEY The thunder roared above me as I stepped outside of the courthouse to listen to Serena's voicemail, the wind claiming the ground first as the first storm of the season officially began. The rain wouldn't be too far behind now. The boys and I needed to head home soon and hibernate until it passed.
By Sharlene Alba8 years ago in Humans
Petrichor: Chapter 3
MICHAEL Doing payroll was the most boring job in the entire world besides being a librarian. Now that shit made me fall asleep just watching them give out books. But payroll was my job at Danny's shop and if he trusted me enough with all this shit, then I had to do it. I couldn't let my boy down. Lucky for me, Jesse was helping me out today so I'd be able to head to Marley's Bed and Breakfast by noon. She had a full house for the week and adding wedding planning to the mix only made her crazier, so I had no choice but to help take some of the stress off her by showing up with something nice.
By Sharlene Alba8 years ago in Humans
