Nely Cab

“Careful," he smiled, "I'm lethal.”

“Give me agony or give me death,I'll take thy heart as eternal breath”

“The irony of life is to realize that you live only to die.”

“It is as forbidden as is the illicit fruit of Hades, and yet, even he has eaten from it.”

“Will you be mine forever?” The words escaped my lips. “And evermore.” He replied kissing my forehead.”

“I’ll not tire until I’ve claimed your heart,” he whispered into my hair. “And that is both a promise and a threat.” I could feel his warm breath against my cheek as he spoke.”

“I tried opening the door to the car again, forgetting the darned thing would not open. “You need to get this door fixed,” I nagged. “It’s not broken, my lovely,” David grinned. “Then why won’t it open?” “Child locks to keep the princess from opening the door herself.” He gave me a crooked smile. “Oh,” I blushed.”

“My blood boils for you. Stop this, at once. I know you are not playing.”

“Oh, be still my beating heart. I offer no contest to your words.”

“My Dearest Love, As I sit here writing, I wish nothing more than to have you with me. The days have gone slowly without your tender gaze upon mine. I am weak without you and do not know how I can survive in this state. The scent of your hair, the touch of your lip, the rose of your cheek all lay engraved in my touch, my sight, my scent, my mind and my heart. I am committed to you with all that I am, and I am nothing without you. Tonight I lay awake recounting our lover’s meets and I agonize over the insignificant distance between us. Yet, it so pains me to have you this short distance away. Might I be a fool to feel this way? And if a fool I am, then it is for you; for you would make any man a king’s fool, my queen. I pray thee sleep well, with dreams of your one true love and may he be me, for the love of my eternal life is the one that breathes life into my soul and that is you and only you. I bid thee sweet dreams and sweet kisses on thy cheek and thy lip and thine eyes, that I should be so fortunate to keep them on mine lip every night. Ceaselessly Yours, David Chios”

“You women have tender points we men do not and never will understand.”

“I’ll bring you a special tea . . . to soothe your nerves, my dear. Is that fine?” Nyx spoke softly to Andy. Andy nodded, “Yes, thank you.” Galen handed Andy a box of tissues. “I think she needs something stronger; vodka, perhaps?”

“David gave me the Hope Diamond gaze. “Will you be mine forever?” The words escaped my lips.”

“Mrs. Martin,” he started, “I would like to ask your permission to court your daughter.”

“I would have been embarrassed to have been caught in such a compromising situation. Promise me you won’t ever kiss me like that again.” He tittered.”

“I love you, David. I’m sorry for not telling you, but I’ve loved you since the first time I saw you. I’m sorry I hurt you when all you ever did was love me. I need you to forgive me before . . .” I reached out for David with my left hand, “before it’s over.”

“Mom, I have to tell you something,”...... “Oh my God, you’re pregnant.”

“You're my undeniable truth—my destiny,” he murmured, reaching for my lips.”

“My heart will not beat again until my sight rests upon your emerald eyes,” he whispered into my ear.”

“I want you wholly, incessantly and exclusively for me,”

“Let your heart be the victor,”

“I gasped as he tightened his embrace around me.“I’m afraid I’ll never have the opportunity to hold you like this again.” His voice was soft and vulnerable. “You don’t have to let me go . . . ever." David shook his head in denial. “My mind refuses your words, yet my vacant chest welcomes them,” he argued, his face buried in my neck.”

“Why are you toying with me?” His breath was unstable. “You’re driving me mad.”

“Beseech me; I require no contest Embrace me; I shall not wince away Proclaim me; I will forever stay”

“The first consequence of love is pain—whether it is the fascinating jovial pain of love or the excruciating pain of a torn and tormented heart; it is pain, nonetheless.”

“Her soft pink lips, her sweet breath . . . oh, how my soul beckons hers.”

“A tearing thrusts this vacant heart Brutal agony does prevail. Incessantly battling for Victory’s love, Its resolute intents to no avail . . . But this singular army will not retreat, It is obligated by penance- Ravenous for Her emotional defeat.”

“I beg you to abnegate me because, I don’t have the strength to renounce you.”

“I crave your lips.” His breath was sweet. “Give me but one taste and I shall ask no more.”

“I’ll count the very seconds until I see you again.”

“My heart’s beat thy sight stole, Taking mine unruly soul. My pulse at rates of abrupt speed; I proclaimed love before my creed. Blooming flowers hold no compare To thy blissful beauty, oh so rare. Give me agony or give me death, I’ll take thy heart as eternal breath. Ceaselessly Yours, David Chios”

“I promise I won’t behave.”

“He cupped my face and closed the gap between us nestling his nose next to mine. I felt my heart in my throat, beating at full speed. “No.” I restrained him, raising my right arm against his chest. David moved slightly back, staring deep into my eyes. “You’ll be the death of me. I swear it.”

“Why didn’t you do something about it the first time you found me there?” “Isis, have you ever looked at yourself?” He intently looked into my eyes. I kept silent, listening for the rest of his explanation. “You’re gorgeous. Fit for the god of gods. You are unending beauty to the tips of your fingers.”

“Will I be allowed to drive you this afternoon?” David picked at his salad. “Oh, about that . . . I have a doctor’s appointment. I’m riding with Bill and Andy.” David’s eyes narrowed. “Are you ill?” “No.” I was hesitant to tell him I was seeing a psychiatrist. I didn’t want him to think I was a nut job.”

“What’s up with you and that new guy anyway?” Simon watched David leaving the room with contempt on his face. “Nothing.” “Nothing or none of my business?” “Both.” I placed my hand on my chin over the table and pretended he wasn’t talking to me.”

“I shall tell you a truth . . . your lips taste of sweet ripened berries. I should be so forward as to take them in degust. And if it cannot be so, then I shall kneel until that day in purgatory.”

“It’s sweet. Passionate. Appealing to the senses.” Andy sounded serious, like a true critic. “Have you thought of majoring in literature?”

“When we got to class, Andy reached in to my tote and set the rose on my desk. I didn’t understand why she had pulled it out. I had been very careful in making sure it wouldn’t get crushed. It wasn’t until I saw Jean tighten her brows when Andy said in a really loud voice, “David, that rose you gave Isis is beautiful,” that I understood Andy’s reason for putting the flower on display.”

“I wouldn’t have waited,” Galen muttered. “Yes, but, then again, you’re no gentleman, brother,” Eryx laughed.”

“What were you guys doing in there?” Bill sounded perturbed. “We’ve been waiting for you forever.” “William,” David hung his arm over Bill’s shoulder, “A man always waits patiently for his ladylove.” “Are you for real?” Bill’s eyes narrowed. “What black and white movie did you pop out of?”

“All’s fair in love and war’.” I could hear the vain grin on his lip as he recited the idiom.”

“My Lovely, Your guise is unparalleled, Your touch entices my thirst,Your presence thaws my soul, My torso threatens to burst. Awaiting your requited love, Forevermore I shall remain. Never exhausting of time, But enduring its tribunal pain.Ceaselessly Yours, David Chios”

“Isis, I am not one to act out with such posture. Please accept my sincere apology, as I have nothing else to offer.”

“Galen poked Eryx on the shoulder three times. “Brother, if you feed the cats, they’ll keep coming back. Please. I beg you. Stop.” Bill and Andy broke out in laughter. I bit my bottom lip to keep from smiling at Galen’s rude, yet humorous remark. Jean and Marie took half a turn and walked away.”

“Isis, I am envious of every male that sets his sight on you, and if I could, I would tear out their eyes.”

“Say you forgive me and I will take my leave. I promise I will pester you no more . . . for about the next hour . . . or for as long it is that you will be in this library.”

“You look a little flushed,” he expressed in a pompous tone. I couldn’t believe he called me on it. “Do you need me to pull over?” What a pretentious ass! He knew exactly why I was red in the face. I was from embarrassment. I clenched my jaw trying to keep my composure.”

“David caught me as my legs gave out from under me. “Careful,” he smiled, “I’m lethal.”

“The streams of salt water continued to flow freely from my eyes and over my cheeks. “There’s a female approaching,” David warned.“Stop crying.” “I can’t,” I whimpered.”