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Note: I will be serving up some soon, I thought I'd just give you a prologue to chew on and keep you hungry for more. (It's a walking pun- factory!) Enjoy!
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Title: Eating Away At The Soul
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Prologue:
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"My darling,
"Let me begin by saying something I will no doubt say many more times as I write this letter. I'm so very sorry. I can't believe it happened, but it happened, how I wish it hadn't and how I wish I could turn back the clock and I'm so sorry. I can't lie to you about what happened, it wouldn't be right to keep it from you, at the end of the day I think its right to be honest with you, even after what I did. Let me explain.
"It all started when I went to Mary Travis' 40th birthday party, you know, they live across the street from us? Well, at first I was in two minds about going, but in the end I hired a sitter, put my best dress on and went, I thought it would be polite since I had been invited. Anyway, when I got there I half wished I hadn't gone, I mean most of the guests were people who work with Mary, and I really didn't know anyone, so I just stood by the punchbowl. I was just standing there when I turned around and knocked right into a man. Well, we introduced ourselves, his name is James Owen, and we got talking. James is a friend of Mary's, from High School, and like me he didn't know anyone else at the party, so we had that much in common. He's a teacher at a Junior High School just outside of town, and he likes golf. He's such a nice guy, really charming, polite, he complimented my new dress, I'm so sorry.
"The time flew by, and it was midnight by the time the party broke up. I wasn't tired, and I didn't want to offend him or anything, so when James asked me to his apartment for a drink I accepted. It was so innocent; we just sat and talked for ages. I know its inexcusable, and I'm sorry, but the alcohol must have had an effect on me, you know I'm not much of a drinker but it was a party, and with James one thing led to another. When I woke up, I was in bed with James, in his arms.
"Darling, I'm sorry, I can't believe what I did, I can't forgive myself right now, let alone let you forgive me. There you are, in a war of all places, the conditions there you've told me are awful, and I go and do this.
"Right now, I've gone to stay with a friend. You probably need your space, and I need time to think. You're probably wondering what I've got to think about, I mean, if I know you, you'll probably forgive me and pretend to play happy families again, but with it playing on your mind. For me, it's not as easy as that. I need my space too, with no calls or letters. I haven't spoken to James yet, either, like I said I need some space. I'm sorry, BJ.
"Erin loves you, I'll contact you soon, Love Peg."
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Note: I will be serving up some soon, I thought I'd just give you a prologue to chew on and keep you hungry for more. (It's a walking pun- factory!) Enjoy!
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Title: Eating Away At The Soul
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Prologue:
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"My darling,
"Let me begin by saying something I will no doubt say many more times as I write this letter. I'm so very sorry. I can't believe it happened, but it happened, how I wish it hadn't and how I wish I could turn back the clock and I'm so sorry. I can't lie to you about what happened, it wouldn't be right to keep it from you, at the end of the day I think its right to be honest with you, even after what I did. Let me explain.
"It all started when I went to Mary Travis' 40th birthday party, you know, they live across the street from us? Well, at first I was in two minds about going, but in the end I hired a sitter, put my best dress on and went, I thought it would be polite since I had been invited. Anyway, when I got there I half wished I hadn't gone, I mean most of the guests were people who work with Mary, and I really didn't know anyone, so I just stood by the punchbowl. I was just standing there when I turned around and knocked right into a man. Well, we introduced ourselves, his name is James Owen, and we got talking. James is a friend of Mary's, from High School, and like me he didn't know anyone else at the party, so we had that much in common. He's a teacher at a Junior High School just outside of town, and he likes golf. He's such a nice guy, really charming, polite, he complimented my new dress, I'm so sorry.
"The time flew by, and it was midnight by the time the party broke up. I wasn't tired, and I didn't want to offend him or anything, so when James asked me to his apartment for a drink I accepted. It was so innocent; we just sat and talked for ages. I know its inexcusable, and I'm sorry, but the alcohol must have had an effect on me, you know I'm not much of a drinker but it was a party, and with James one thing led to another. When I woke up, I was in bed with James, in his arms.
"Darling, I'm sorry, I can't believe what I did, I can't forgive myself right now, let alone let you forgive me. There you are, in a war of all places, the conditions there you've told me are awful, and I go and do this.
"Right now, I've gone to stay with a friend. You probably need your space, and I need time to think. You're probably wondering what I've got to think about, I mean, if I know you, you'll probably forgive me and pretend to play happy families again, but with it playing on your mind. For me, it's not as easy as that. I need my space too, with no calls or letters. I haven't spoken to James yet, either, like I said I need some space. I'm sorry, BJ.
"Erin loves you, I'll contact you soon, Love Peg."
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