M . S . KAYE ( Cont .) ONCE
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M . S . KAYE ( Cont .) ONCE
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Her first and also her once .
Jonathan and Rebecca ’ s paths cross at exactly the right moment , when each most needs to hear what the other has to say .
But Jonathan is three days from entering the priesthood , and Rebecca leaves him to his peace . But he is unable to find peace .
Without each other ’ s comfort and strength , they must each struggle to forge a new path , with only memories of the one day that changed everything .
But are they able to forget and let go ?
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I moved to lie facing him so I could caress him to sleep . He watched me with those piercing eyes , but I didn ’ t meet them , couldn ’ t meet them . He would see . I focused on the beautiful gold of his skin , the shine of his hair , the curve of his chest and arms , the way he let me touch him , as if his trust was perfect .
His eyes fell lower , and he drifted away . His expression was finally peaceful . I couldn ’ t pull myself away for several minutes , just touching him , my first but also my once .
I put the note I ’ d brought with me next to his hand laying on the white sheets and carefully leaned down to kiss his cheek . The tears already flowed , but I didn ’ t let them touch him as I whispered in his ear , “ I love you .” I ran down the hall . We had to be close to the next stop , wherever it was . I glanced at my watch once back in my room , just as I felt the train coming to a stop . I threw jeans on over my shorts and then put on my jacket and zipped it all the way up . The corridor had a few people in it now . They jumped back out of my way . The doors were closing when I made it to the exit .
My feet landed on solid ground , and gravity was suddenly too much .
I couldn ’ t stop and fell to my hands and knees as the train — as Jonathan — left . Sobs overwhelmed me , a complete disaster right there in the middle of the platform . Most people stared , and a few offered to help . But I was beyond help .
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