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Photo by Maarten Verstraete on Unsplash Michael and Grace loved lying under the big sky.  They fancied romantic stargazing together.  “I’m so glad you said ‘yes’ to me,” declared Michael.  “I’m happy to have found you.” “Look at the stars. They’re beaming for us.”  “Thank you, babe.”  “For what?”  “For showing me how lovely the world is under the stars.”  “And thank you, too.”   “For what?”  “For letting me know there are stars in heaven.”  “Someday, there will be three of us watching the stars like this.”  “Then, there will be four of us.”  “And five?”  “As many as the stars…”  They kissed and held hands.

Photo by  Ryan Holloway  on  Unsplash John didn’t believe in love. He didn’t even want to get married.  At 45, he’s still a bachelor. But everything changed when he met Xarah. She’s the blind girl who sang at his mom’s 80th birthday party. When the party ended, John had to send her home. He held her hand into the car. That’s when a spark ignited. While in the car, he looked at her, mesmerized. “Why are you so silent?” she asked. “Will you go on a date with me?”  “John, I don’t deserve that…” “But, I like you.” “That’s compassion.” “Then, teach me how to love! ” THE CUTHING EDGE     CAPTURED       THE BREADIEWER       HUBPAGES A WALK THROUGH LIFE         AMAZON     BARNES & NOBLES