BlogFlash 2012 Day Eleven: Greed
Rowland paced through his living room. The realization that Eliza had almost died pounded him in the chest.
“Everyday I’m with her I’m putting her in danger,” he thought out loud. “I can’t be greedy with her anymore.”
Rowland stopped pacing. The thought of leaving her was too much for him to even process. It was not an option. He shouldn’t be with her, but…
“I can’t be without her.”
Rowland was so deep in his thoughts, he almost didn’t hear the knock on his door.
He opened the door; rain was coming down by the bucketful. Eliza stood on his porch, drenched from head to toe.
“Hi,” she said.
“Hi,” Rowland said back. He barely got the word out when they both rushed toward each other. Rowland held his hand against her face and pulled her lips onto his.
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BlogFlash 2012 is a 30 Day challenge to write a 50-100 word post each day based on that day’s prompt. All my posts will be linked as a continuous story, a prequel to a series I’ve been writing.
Be sure to check out Terri Long’s BlogFlash 2012!
Need to catch up on the story? All my BlogFlash entries are here, or you can read the original story, The Transformation.
Absolutely gorgeous pic!!! And poor, poor Rowland . . . what is he to do? A beautiful love story so far. . . Can’t wait for tomorrow. x
I agree with Lizzie!! What a touching scene.
Oh, the romance of this is lovely!
Your story demonstrates beautifully yet another form of greed. It’s a heart wrenching scene for Rowland, but it’s obvious their love is very strong. It’s a wonderful love story and I can’t wait to read tomorrow’s one! Love the pic too!!
Great image and love the use of today’s prompt 🙂
I really like it that you went to the direction of love with the prompt. Usually greed is associated with material possessions and it was a lovely twist.
This is a great scene – I really love the idea of Rowland being so torn and Eliza so desperate to see him! This is progressing wonderfully.