"Lizzie, I know it's asking a lot. But we must all make sacrifices to see us through. I know you understand this."
Sacrifices... He dared to speak to her about sacrifices? As fast as the rage came, it suddenly left her, leaving nothing but frozen ice behind. Poor, dear Robert, she was sure he'd be making a lot of "sacrifices" on their behalf. Perhaps the time had come for her to do some "charity" work of her own. She'd borrow a tool or two from Robert's surgery, the most expensive and sharpest, and make a few house calls on his behalf. Those ladies would never turn a gentleman away. She already knew what to do. All the unnecessary education she'd sacrificed so much to learn would come in quite handy. Then they'd see who was willing to give up what.
She felt calm, balanced, as she lifted her face and looked upon her husband. "Of course I do, Robert."
Yes, she understood very well. And soon, very soon, so would he.
The End.
About the Author
Gloria Oliver lives in Texas, making sure to stay away from rolling tumbleweeds while bowing to the never ending wishes of her feline and canine masters. She works full time shoveling numbers around and squeezing in some writing when she can. She also writes movie reviews, which she posts to her blog (http://www.gloriaoliver.com/blog/) every Friday night.
She is the author of "In the Service of Samurai", "Vassal of El", "Cross-eyed Dragon Troubles", "Willing Sacrifice", "The Price of Mercy", "Inner Demons", and "Jewel of the Gods", all fantasy, young adult fantasy, or urban fantasy novels. Several have romantic elements.
Her short stories of speculative fiction can be found in all manner of anthologies, covering all manner of topics; from the mysterious all the way to the Bubba Apocalypse.
Gloria is a member in good standing of EPIC and BroadUniverse though she has yet to make the list for Cat Slaves R Us. In her spare time, (what's that?) she watches shows, movies, and anime, plays PC games, as well as reads, and collect BGMs.
For some free reads, novel related short stories, sample chapters, and more info, please drop by and visit her at www.gloriaoliver.com.
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