Money & Doubts

Two things that can destroy....

Well if you are under the impression that Jim is a hunk, then you got it wrong.

He was plain ordinary but what made him stand out is his Heart.

A golden one he had.

The one that I broke into a million little pieces.

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Jim had been in my life for a brief two years but his memories have been with me all these years.

I tried to forget. To start afresh. But every time I do so, with startling intensity, memories rush back to me.

Memories I would rather not forget………

 

The District Central Park was buzzing with people.

And everybody seemed to be happy. Except me. I just failed another interview. And we badly needed money. I was crying my heart out holding Jim close.

“I am…. so….sorry” I whispered between a deluge of sobs. “I tried…..I tried my best….you know….. And I was so close……”

“Its okay sweetie……..It’s okay……..We will find a way……We will” Jim tried his best to console me.

I was shaking violently with blood shot eyes. Jim held my face up, wiped my tears and whispered softly.

“There is always a way out. We just need to find it. Crying won’t get us anywhere.We will make it work”

Saying this he planted a warm kiss on my forehead. Somehow that oozed out all my worries.

“I have you and you are way more precious than money.” Jim said with a wink.

 These words are etched in my heart forever.

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I was never satisfied with anything. I always grumbled about how Jim failed to give me a good life. 

And all these coupled with the doubts surging through my veins, I blindly believed that Jim was living his heart out while leaving me in the dark. 

Now I scream with shame every time I think about the pain I have inflicted on Jim. He slogged and slaved just to see me smile.

Walking out of his life I made money, the one thing I didn’t have, but lost Love, the only thing I truly owned.

Author's Note

Never let money & doubts rule you.
Please say how you feel about this

Reviews

[Hebe]

Your story conveys strong imagery and a powerful message. Great writing.
You are the only one that can make you happy.... exterior possessions and relationships that rely on other people for happiness are always temporary.

[Anjali]

Neetha, you have a way to churn out emotions through your words.

[Zephyr]

Thank you so much Anjali:)
Am happy to hear your words.

[Farhan Shaikh]

I forgot to review this, though it is emotional and powerful..very well penned

[Zephyr]

Thank you so much Farhan:)
Am glad you did!

[pia]

Ahhhhh i love this !!
Love reading your work neetha

[Zephyr]

Thank you so much Pia;)
happy to read the review!

[Wajiha Nayeem]

so much emotion and power i can feel in the story,nicely penned!

[Zephyr]

Thank you so much dear:)
Always happy to read your reviews.

[Rassoul]

this story holds so much power, wonderfully written

[Zephyr]

Thank you so much, Rassoul:)
Glad to read the review!

[Abhishek Asthana]

this story has imparted a great learning... we need to distinguish between right and wrong at the very appropriate time...otherwise things will get slipped from your hand.. I enjoyed reading this.. great work neetha... keep it up :)

[Zephyr]

Thank you so much:)
Am glad you enjoyed!

[Joey Nizz]

This was a very good writing, it reminds me of the message I always tell anybody about this issue.

Thank you for sharing this eye opening piece.

[Zephyr]

You are welcome:)
Happy you enjoyed!

[Surya]

Never let them rule....
Many spoil their relations on doubts but after the damage had done no use in sobbing....
Over all it portrayed the feeling of loss of a beloved person...I enjoyed it...:)

[Zephyr]

Thank you so much Surya:)
Glad you enjoyed!

[Najam Us Saher]

We realises a person's value only after we lose them...that's what you have portrayed very beautifully here. She is recollecting her memories spent with Jim and also at the same time misses his presence and realises her mistake.

[Zephyr]

Yeah you are right:)
Thank you so much Najam!

[Najam Us Saher]

You're welcome.