Voices

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by Phyllis P. Colucci


  While sharing this moment, Rosalie suggested to Michael that if her book sells, maybe they should consider moving into a larger apartment in the city. They both adored Greenwich Village…Michael loved the idea. He commented that with her success on mystery novels and his success with children’s books, he can’t imagine them not taking the opportunity to start a new life with Edgar in the Village. The city is just waiting for them and they would fit in so well with the “artsy” types, and Edgar would make friends with all the “artsy” dogs. They both shared a laugh. Then Michael grabbed Rosalie’s hand and said, “Seriously though Rosalie, let’s not get ahead of ourselves now. One step at a time. I love the idea, but we have to take this one step at a time.” Rosalie jumped into Michael’s lap and said, “We can dream and we can plan, can’t we Michael?” Michael responded, “Of course we can. That will be our dream and that will be our plan Rosalie.” So again they tapped their glasses and sipped more wine in merriment.

  …Then Rosalie had another brainstorm to share with Michael. She suggested that they both put their heads together, share their thoughts and write a novel. Michael listened curiously as Rosalie continued. Rosalie thought they should turn their ordeal about Maria and the cellar into a mystery novel and call it “Voices”. She added that it would be fiction based on real life events that they experienced during this tragic episode in their lives. She went on to say that it would be their project and their story and they could tell it honestly and respectfully.

  At first Michael thought that reliving those horrible events that Rosalie had to endure, all over again in order to write this novel, might not be the best thing for Rosalie. Rosalie responded that it would be the best thing ever. It would be the best therapy ever. She explained that writing is her passion and what better way to heal than to put it all down on paper – with Michael by her side. She said, “You’re a writer Michael. You should understand that better than anyone. We write from experience.” Michael just shook his head and said, “You’re a brave woman Rosalie, and an awesome writer. Yes, we can do this together. It will be my honor…Now let’s seal this perfect plan, together, in the comfort of ‘our’ room before little Edgar wakes up.”

  Rosalie wrapped her legs around Michael as he carried her off to his bedroom where they would define their dreams, plan their future and create new and wonderful memories while frolicking under the pale blue bed sheets on Michael’s bed. They would find themselves making passionate love in an endless tale that would soon become their life story.

  THE END

 

 

 


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