Seasons In The Sun

Chapter 21: Mark

Some find it in the face of their children, some find it in their lover's eyes.

Nicola looked at me sternly. "I know it hurts Mark, believe me I know, but please darling get a hold of yourself. I'll still be around, I'll be there to watch Michelle Melissa grow up. And she's going to need you. Come here. She took me into her arms and held me tight. I felt the doom gathering, and knew she was leaving me.

I followed her to the bathroom, to where Missy was brushing her teeth, more toothpaste on her face than in her mouth. We cleaned her up, then she told me to go away, she just wanted her mommy. I was surprised, Missy was my girl, and normally she wanted me tuck her in, unless she needed to talk to Nicola. Maybe she knew, I don't know. I went into the kitchen for a while, then into the living room. The sight of our wedding portrait reduced me to tears. It also drove it home.

I'm going to be on my own from now on. It's just me and Missy.

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