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An Unexpected Friendship On a Much Needed Vacation

laughter is a rare thing for me these days then you come along with colorful contrasts at first, i was very much reluctant then i became intrigued by your presentation of your introduction nothing was what i expected i am glad i took a road less travelled here i am somewhere on vacation a little later in the future i am making her applewood bacon and fluffy scrambled eggs then i have the urge to surprise her with some cinnamon toast the vanilla coffee is ready and so is the orange juice, freshly squeezed she comes around the corner with a smile and a bright 'good mornin' her strong southern accent defeating my serious demeanor we flirt a little bit her pine cone brown eyes are glistening in the natural light in the room though she is 15.5 years older than me, we are like kids at a makeshift breakfast buffet as we say our goodbyes, we exhale deeply and wonder a new friendship has formed, and for that we feel ThankFull and Blessed as i walk her to her navy blue SUV, we give each other a warm hug we promise to stay in touch, but respect is the nucleus of our bond as i watch her drive off, i thank God for the experience of it all sometimes it is not about the physical aspect but the Occurrence of a Blessing i hope that she finds happiness as she returns to her current chapter just as i was turning the doorknob to reenter the condo, my phone chimes....

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