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True Romance

Note from the author (that's me):  I used to write a little blog for several years called Fresh Unders.  I really missed writing it and decided (after a lot of encouragement from my 5 readers) that I would bring it back.  What better way to bring it back than with some fan favorites.  This post was originally published on August 29, 2012.  In honor of Valentine's Day, a little belated, here you go.


True Romance 

It was just the four of us last Monday night.  We were tucked into a wooden booth at one of our favorite seafood restaurants on Long Beach Island.  One of those great places where there's a bucket of oyster crackers and a big sheet of paper over the tablecloth.  The kids were occupied with their coloring and Brian and I were sharing a bottle of white wine.

So I picked up a marker and I drew a little boat at Aidan's spot.  I wrote, "Aidan is a dreamboat." At Norah's place I drew a cute little ghost with a bow on her head.  Norah is BOO-tiful.  The kids got into the act and took a break from their tic-tac-toe.  Norah drew a big green heart and wrote, "Aidan is my best friend.  I love Mommy.  I love Daddy so much." 

I said, "No, I love Daddy so much."  And I drew a big red heart with "Alicia Loves Brian" in it.

Brian smiled and took a sip of his wine.  He picked up a green marker and wrote the following message.  "Go Birds.  Beat the Pats."  Straight from his heart.

It was just a few nights later and we're sitting at a pizza place with a bottle of red.  We're at a table and I'm sitting against the wall looking out at the restaurant.  Brian is facing me.  We raise our glasses and the kids raise their cups.  We share a toast to family and a great beach day.  Then Brian says, "You have a great seat to people-watch.  All I get to look at is the wall." 

Or me babe.  Or you could look at me, your lovely wife, sitting right across from you. 

That, ladies and gentlemen, is true romance.  Take notes. 

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  1. Leslie BFebruary 17, 2021 at 9:08 AM

    If I ever compile a list of my favorite short stories I am including this. I laughed for a solid 60 seconds at the end.

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    1. AliciaFebruary 18, 2021 at 11:07 AM

      I'm so glad!! Laughs are the goal :)

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