arierue
I don't believe in rules. Rules are limits. Rules are standards. They're merely a way to hold me back. And NOTHING holds me back.
I hate pretzels. Salty, and stale... horrible, nasty things they are. I'd much rather be eating a basketful of freshly picked blackberries, or some good italian food. But pretzels... YUCK! I think the only thing worse than a pretzel are green beans. UGH. Pretzels... Nasty little things...
A blood-curdling screech was all I needed to hear before I called the police, but by the time they arrived, it was too late.
" How'd she die? " I asked, remourseful I hadn't rushed in to save her despite the shouts I heard.
" Puncture wound to the chest, the husband took a knife and stabbed her multiple times. Worst domestic violence case I've seen in years..." The cop replied, combing his fingers through his hair with a depressed look on his face.
I cringed. If only I had noticed sooner. I'd been through this myself, and yet I couldn't brave up and help my neighbor, despite knowing how painful it was. My fear overcame me, and so I did the least I could do, but the least was not nearly enough.
" Marry me? "
I said yes. Three months ago I said yes to those two words, and now... I was regretting it. I didn't know I signed up for this! It wasn't him, nor me, it was just... everything! I was tempted to just give up. Walk straight up to him and say, " I quit, " return his ring and get back the peaceful days we shared when we weren't worrying about a dress, a cake, inventations, a place, a pastor... UGH! It was supposed to be fun! It was SUPPOSED to be HAPPY! Now though...
" What's wrong? "
Two strong arms wrapped around me from behind. I sighed, " Everything. I just... I'm not so sure if I'm ready anymore... " I didn't have to turn around to know he was smiling. Everything always got better when he smiled. " It's okay, I'd wait forever for you. "
My heart fluttered, and I couldn't help but to waver. Maybe, in the end... all these stressful efforts would be worth it. All for that one day that would give me this perfectly imperfect man for the rest of my life.